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Lucknow, October 18 (IANS). Addressing the Diwali Worker-Family Meet function at City Montessori School, Lucknow, the Chief Minister said that this program reflects the age-old cultural traditions of Sanatan Dharma.
“Our festivals and celebrations are associated with transformative events that have given new direction to the society,” he said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Ayodhya Deepotsav has realized the long-standing resolve for the construction of Ram temple.
The resolution taken amidst the light of lakhs of lamps has manifested today in the form of a grand Ram Temple, which has now become a global symbol of pride for the Sanatanis.
He said that the temple has been constructed with the blessings of saints and perseverance of the devotees, which will be unveiled in a more grand form after November 25.
CM Yogi reminded that before 2014 and 2017, celebrations like Eid Milan were common, while gatherings on Sanatani festivals were rare.
He said, “Today Holi and Diwali gatherings have become a symbol of social harmony and unity.”
Recalling the beginning of the Ayodhya Deepotsav, the Chief Minister said, “When I proposed the first Deepotsav in 2017, many people questioned its purpose, asking what difference lighting a lamp would make. I said, each lamp represents the resolve of Sanatan Dharma.”
He said that the same collective resolve, which is symbolized by those lamps, has now taken shape in the grand Ram temple.
He said, “We changed the name of Faizabad, which was a reminder of our past slavery, to Ayodhya. This was also the strength of our resolve.”
Emphasizing the importance of unity for a developed India, CM Yogi said, “Prime Minister Modi’s centenary resolution is taking the country towards security, prosperity and self-reliance. Events like Diwali Milan strengthen our social fabric.”
Urging people to adopt Swadeshi, he said, “Buy Swadeshi utensils, gold and silver on Dhanteras. Just as our Defense Minister is empowering the army with indigenous weapons, we should also support goods made in India.”
Concluding his address, CM Yogi appealed to every citizen to share the joy of Diwali with the underprivileged by gifting sweets, cow dung lamps and idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha to at least one poor family, to ensure that every household can celebrate the festival of lights.
–IANS
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