'Soul Of Civilisation': Jaishankar, Nadda, Other BJP Leaders Laud Ayodhya Temple Inauguration
The mega ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries.
New Delhi: BJP leaders hailed the grand inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Temple and the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday stated that through the Pran Pratishtha ceremony the "soul of a civilisation" has found its expression once again. Taking to X, Jaishankar stated: "At the Pran Pratishtha ceremony today, the soul of a civilisation finds expression once again. And the message of virtue, honour, justice and commitment reverberates around the world."
At the Pran Pratishtha ceremony today, the soul of a civilisation finds expression once again.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 22, 2024
And the message of virtue, honour, justice and commitment reverberates around the world.
Calling it a "historic day", BJP National President JP Nadda stated: "The whole nation is celebrating."
#WATCH | Delhi: After the conclusion of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, BJP National President JP Nadda says, "Today is a very historic day. The whole nation is celebrating..." pic.twitter.com/INaXb9Neur
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region G Kishan Reddy stated that such a big spiritual event "hasn't happened since India gained Independence."
"This (Pran Pratishtha) is the biggest spiritual ceremony in history. Crores of people have joined this event in person and virtually. Lord Ram's Pran Pratishtha is one of the biggest live events happening. From celebrities to industrialists, saints and leaders, all of them are present in Ayodhya today," Reddy stated.
VIDEO | "This (Pran Pratishtha) is the biggest spiritual ceremony in history. Crores of people have joined this event in person and virtually. Lord Ram's Pran Pratishtha is one of the biggest live events happening. From celebrities to industrialists, saints and leaders, all of… pic.twitter.com/XQWPhVH7SH
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2024
After the ceremony, Tripura CM Manik Saha said: "This day was awaited for the last 500 years. This became possible due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The entire country is 'Ram may'. I thank PM Modi on behalf of everyone in Tripura."
#WATCH | Agartala | Tripura CM Manik Saha says, "This day was awaited for the last 500 years...This became possible due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi...The entire country is 'Ram may'. I thank PM Modi on behalf of everyone in Tripura..."#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/MAzKeem1fk
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Lakhs of people and families have sacrificed. We are blessed to have witnessed the arrival of Ram Lalla back in Ayodhya," said BJP leader Arvind Bellad on Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
VIDEO | "Lakhs of people and families have sacrificed. We are blessed to have witnessed the arrival of Ram Lalla back in Ayodhya," says BJP leader @BelladArvind on Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.#RamMandirPranPratishtha #AyodhyaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/rhKZD7cqYE
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2024
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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.
At the consecration event, the prime minister, RSS president Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh president Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Governor Ananadiben Patel all prayed to Ram Lalla. The idol was revealed in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as part of the pranpratishtha ritual.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi unveils the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#RamMandirAyodhya pic.twitter.com/D4OJ5bPuNw
The 'Pran Pratisha' ritual of the idol of Ram Lalla amid chanting of Vedic verses took place around 12:30 pm as lakhs of people watched the event live on television and online platforms.
Meanwhile, a multi-layer security cover was put in place with installation of 10,000 CCTVs and drones equipped with artificial intelligence to keep an eye on the movement of people. Police personnel in plain clothes were also deployed at the venue.
Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) personnel had also conducted patrolling in the temple town two days prior to the event.
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