‘Light diyas, but don’t...’: Here’s how PM Modi wants India to celebrate Ram temple inauguration
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at programme in Ayodhya.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the people to avoid visiting the temple city of Ayodhya on January 22 when the grand Ram temple will be inaugurated in order to prevent rush and crowding.
"As bhakts, we would not like to cause any problems to Lord Ram. You all can come starting January 23 till eternity... Ram Mandir is now there forever and ever," said PM Modi. The prime minister also appealed to every Indian to light a diya in their homes to mark the temple's inauguration on January 22.
The remarks were made by PM Modi while speaking at a public meeting after the inauguration of the newly built airport and renovated railway station in the temple city. He added that the strength of "vikas" (development) and "viraasat" (heritage) will take the nation forward.
The Ram Temple's much-awaited inauguration in Ayodhya is likely to be a grand affair on January 22 and devotees from across the nation have already started gathering to witness the final phase of the temple complex's construction.
The construction activities are being carried out in full swing in Ayodhya and the Ram Temple is likely to be completed in a few days. Thereafter,the decoration work of the temple will start.
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At present, the site is filled with mounds of Makrana Marble brought from Rajasthan's Bharatpur district and stones from other places for the construction of the grand temple.
Almost 8,000 dignitaries have beeninvited to attend the consecration ceremony on January 22 and 15 per cent of the peopleworking at the site of the temple have also receivedinvites.
PM Modi's Ayodhya visit
Prime minister's visit toAyodhya on Saturday (Dec 30) started with the commencement of an 8 km-long road show during which enthusiastic people made a bee-line on thesides of the streets and showered flowers on him while chanting "Jai Shri Ram".
Watch:PM Modi in Ayodhya: Indian pilgrim town in focus ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration
The official proceedings of PM Modi included the inauguration of the newly constructed Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station and flagging off Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains. After this, the prime minister inspected the trains and held discussions with schoolchildren.
The prime minister He also inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport which will further improve connectivity and boost tourism in thecity.
(With inputs from agencies)