Union Minister Nitin Gadkari conducted a spiritual ceremony at Nagpur’s ancient Poddareshwar Ram Temple on Monday, coinciding with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Rama’s idol at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. Accompanied by family members and students from the Karna Badhir School, Gadkari recited the Ramraksha and performed the aarti of Lord Rama.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi actively participated in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shri Ramlalla at the newly-built Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on the same day. The Prime Minister, who arrived in Ayodhya earlier, marked his presence in this auspicious event.
“The divine moment of Pran Prathishta of Shri Ram Lala in Ayodhya Dham is an emotional moment for everyone. It is my good fortune to be part of this unique programme. Jai Siyaram,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from the state are present at the ceremony taking place at the main area of the temple..
More than 8,000 guests have received invitations to the grand temple ceremony. Representatives from all significant spiritual and religious groups across the country are participating in the historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony. People from various walks of life, including representatives of different tribal communities, are also part of the event.