Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of Deepavali visited Ayodhya and offered prayers to lord Ram at Ram Janmbhoomi. This is Mr. Modi’s first visit to the city after the bhoomi pujan for the construction of a grand Ram temple on August 5, 2020.
In his speech at the Ram Katha park on the occasion of historic Deepotsav, the Prime Minister said that the values of Lord Ram’s life is the guide to achieve India’s aspirations for the next 25 years even in difficult times. “To fulfil the vision of a developed India in the centenary year of its Independence, we must look up to Lord Ram’s whose entire life is a teaching in itself. Lord Ram is the living embodiment of true religion and duty; in every role, he emphasised the most on duties,” Mr. Modi said.
Beginning his speech with ‘Jai Shri Ram’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi added that Lord Ram doesn’t leave anyone behind, doesn’t turn away from anyone.
Mr. Modi was also informed by the U.P. government officials about the ongoing progress in the construction of the grand Ram temple.
Mr. Modi said that there was a time when questions were raised about Lord Rama’s existence but today not only Ayodhya’s glorious tradition has been revived but also the city is being developed with new infrastructure, roads, intersections, and redevelopment and beautification of the Ghats. “In the past eight years, the country has broken the shackles of inferiority complex. Our pilgrim sites are witnessing holistic development, while projects worth thousands of crores are underway in Ayodhya.” said Mr. Modi.
The PM urged citizens to take pride in country’s heritage and set ourselves free from any kind of slavery. “As Lord Ram saw Lanka, he did not feel any inferiority complex but took pride in his traditions, customs, countrymen and motherland. For Lord Ram, Ayodhya was his Swarg; we also need to take pride in India’s culture and heritage,” added the PM.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Modi performed the Rajyabhishek (symbolic coronation) of Lord Ram and offered prayers to Ram Lalla at Ram Janmbhoomi. Deepotsav was celebrated in Ayodhya with over 17 lakh earthen lamps in the presence of the PM. U.P. Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, and many other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Apart from Ayodhya, Mr. Modi also visited Uttarakhand’s religious places on the eve of Deepavali and laid foundation stone of various connectivity projects worth nearly ₹3,000 crores, including the Kedarnath to Gaurikund Ropeway that will reduce travel time from nine hours to only about 30-45 mins.
On Friday, Mr. Modi offered prayers at the Kedarnath temple and reviewed the temples development work. On Saturday, he went to Badrinath temple and also reviewed the projects taken up under the Badrinath master plan.
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