
Indians residing in the United States, the United Kingdom, and various other nations united to express boundless excitement and reverence as the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya openedto devotees on Monday (Jan 22).
Devotees of Lord Ram from Nepal to Mauritius to Australia were seen celebrating this historic occasion in anticipation of the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The ‘pran-pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at thetemple in Ayodhyawas held on Monday (Jan 22).
Devotees of Lord Ram overseas transformed this momentous occasion into a worldwide celebration that touches the hearts of millions globally. Let's explore how Indians residing abroad commemoratedthe grand inauguration of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir:
The 'Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir' group distributed 'Laddoos' at Times Square in observance of the consecration ceremony at the temple.
Apart from New York Times Square, numerous gatherings are scheduled in Boston, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. In San Francisco, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) members in the US arranged a car rally at the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Om Sri Sai Balaji Temple and Cultural Center in Monroe, New Jersey, is now home to a 25-foot single-stone statue of Lord Hanuman.
Devotees also offered prayers at the Shree Siddhi Vinayak temple in New Jersey.
In London, worshippers gathered at the Brahmrishi Mission Ashram to organise prayers, joining together to commemorate the inauguration of the Ayodhya temple dedicated to Lord Ram.
Several events tookplace in the UK, including car rallies, and a special 'aarti' to 'Akhanda Ramayan' recitation.
Similarly, in Nepal, various activities were undertakento celebrate the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
In Janakpur, the Janaki Temple hadbeen adorned with lights as peoplewatchedthe consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.
The city of Queretaro in Mexico witnessed the inauguration of its first Lord Ram temple on Sunday (Jan 21). The consecration ceremony at the temple was conducted by an American priest, and the idols were specially imported from India.
Numerous events were orchestrated at hundreds of temples throughout Australia to commemorate the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
In Sydney, the Indian diaspora organised a car rally on Saturday, attracting 'Ram Bhakts' and onlookers.
The Indian Association of Taiwan arrangedlive streaming of the 'pran-pratishtha' ceremony.
In Mauritius, the Indian diaspora came together to celebrate the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla. Devotees lighted 'diyas' at various temples and organised 'Ramayan Path.' Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth called for a joyous nationwide celebration, expressing wishes for peace and prosperity with the return of Shri Ram to Ayodhya.
(With inputs from agencies)