Inauguration of Ram Temple: 'It is a matter of great pride,' says Sonowal

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the installation of Lord Ram's idol at Ayodhya's Ram Temple on January 22, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said it is a matter of great pride for the country.

Speaking to ANI in Guwahati about the inauguration of the temple, Union Minister Sonowal said, “It is a matter of self-esteem for the country. We always seek blessings from Lord Ram. It is a matter of pride for the people that a temple for Lord Ram will be inaugurated…”

“Today, the country continues its development under the leadership of Lord Ram,” he added.

The ceremony scheduled for January 22 will witness the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla in the grand temple. The meeting is expected to be attended by hundreds of officials, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trust has also invited 4,000 saints from all sects for the ceremony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the installation of Lord Ram's idol at the grand temple on January 22.

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, has great spiritual, historical and cultural significance for the people of India.

The trust has also invited 4,000 saints from all sects for the ceremony.

According to the Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust, arrangements will be made for 10,000 to 15,000 people.

On January 22, 2024, one of the three idols, made of two stones brought from Karnataka and one from Rajasthan, will be placed in the sanctum of the grand temple. The best three-stone idol will be selected for the consecration ceremony in the first week of January.

Meanwhile, the BJP has decided to campaign for the Ram Mandir celebrations from January 1, wherein BJP workers will go door to door in all villages across the country and encourage families of ten crore to participate in Diya Lightning programs for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

First print: December 24, 2023 | 9:47 am IST