Temples across US prepare for Ram Mandir festivities
Ram Temple in Ayodhya next week. Thousands of Indian Americans are expected to participate in a series of events commencing this week to mark the occasion. “Ayodhya is re-emerging from destruction and neglect, epitomising the eternal nature of Sanātana Dharma.
The upcoming consecration at Ram Lalla Mandir after 550 years is bringing immense joy to the city and nearly a billion Hindus across the world," Kalyan Viswanathan, president of the Hindu University of America said in a blog post, PTI reported. Also Read: Ayodhya Ram Mandir News Live Updates The consecration ceremony for the Ayodhya temple is scheduled for January 22. Kapil Sharma, representing the Shri Sita Ram Foundation in Texas, emphasized the significance of this event for Hindus globally, as the construction of Lord Ram's temple in Ayodhya after a five-century-long wait marks a momentous day of faith and celebration.
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Pran Pratishtha celebration is being organized at the foundation's temple in Houston. The festivities are set to commence with the Sundarkand, leading into cultural performances featuring dance, singing, and music. Subsequently, a havan and the ceremonial Pattabhishek of Lord Ram will take place, concluding with a procession of Lord Ram and the distribution of prasad (food).
Also Read: Ayodhya Ram Mandir: PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamps; half day in all central govt offices on 22 Jan “We are also honoured to distribute prasad and raj (holy dust) from Ayodhya Dham, which is being flown in especially for our event," Sharma said. Maryland Governor Wes Moore is scheduled to attend a Ram Mandir celebration event in a suburb of Washington DC on Saturday. A few Pakistani Americans are also joining festivities in the
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