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Ayodhya, Nov 25 (IANS) Ahead of the flag hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, devotees and priests on Tuesday expressed deep excitement and emotion, describing the day as historic and deeply meaningful.
Speaking to IANS, many devotees shared a feeling of pride and happiness.
A devotee said, “It is a wonderful event and a moment of pride for our India. People have reached here with great enthusiasm and happiness. Earlier it did not seem that Shri Ram was present here, but today, being here fills us with immense pride and energy as citizens of India. This happiness cannot be expressed in words.”
Another devotee said, “Today, our long-term aspiration for a Hindu nation feels close to being fulfilled with the inauguration under the leadership of our Prime Minister. We are witnessing a moment that will be remembered in history. Devotees and workers from Kashi and other areas have already started traveling to the temple, and once reached, they will take their places at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple to witness and celebrate this grand occasion.”
Priests also shared the emotional significance of this moment. Priest Bhola Patwa recalled a prayer from decades ago: “I want to tell everyone that in 1971, I prayed to Maharaj, Guru Maharaj Anant Shri Devrabhavji Maharaj, Jogi Sambaradh and Swami Devrabhavji Maharaj as to when people would be able to see the temple, the deity and the holy site of Ram Janmabhoomi. Today, that vision has become reality.”
Another priest said, “Today is a very exciting day, now that the Ram temple has been constructed. We express our gratitude to Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Modi. The temple has been constructed with great dedication, which has brought about remarkable changes. It stands as a magnificent and inspiring structure, reflecting the devotion and tireless efforts of everyone involved in it.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ayodhya for the ceremony. They are expected to arrive around 9:30 am and locals say the moment marks the fulfillment of an age-old dream.
The flag specially designed for the temple, measuring 22 feet by 11 feet, marks the completion of the construction of the temple. Designed by a parachute expert from Ahmedabad, it weighs between two to three kilograms and is designed to match the 161-foot-high spire and 42-foot-high flagpole. The flag will have the symbol of Surya, representing the Suryavanshi lineage and divine energy of Lord Rama.
Additionally, guests attending the function will not be allowed to carry mobile phones inside the temple premises.
–IANS
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