From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, over one lakh Jai Shri Ram programmes were held on the day of the consecration of Ram Mandir on Monday as per a data shared by the traders' bodies. More than 30,000 business organizations across the country organized over 50,000 programs in their respective markets to express joy and enthusiasm for the consecration of the Shri Ram Mandir. These events involve the recitation of Shri Sundarkand to the singing of Shri Hanuman Chalisa to live telecast of the consecration of ram mandir ceremony from Ayodhya.
According to Praveen Khandelwal, secretary general of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), as per initial reports, more than one lakh programmes were held in the cpuntry, involving the recitation of Shri Sundarkand to the singing of Shri Hanuman Chalisa to live telecast of the consecration of ram mandir ceremony from Ayodhya. " It is estimated that 10,000 LED screens were set up by business organizations across the country. Moreover, more than 50,000 locations organized recitations of Sundarkand, Hanuman Chalisa, and kirtans. Around 10,000 musical events featuring Shri Ram songs and bhajans took place, along with 5,000 Shri Ram processions and 25,000 bhandaras organized by traders nationwide", Khandelwal said.
“From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, every city has been colored in the hue of Ayodhya. The entire country, by lighting millions of lamps, celebrated Diwali and expressed faith and devotion towards Lord Ram,” he added.
In Delhi alone, all major markets and bazaars were illuminated. Over 2,000 bhandaras are set up in Delhi today, and more than 500 markets have installed LED screens to broadcast live coverage from Ayodhya, connecting traders and citizens directly with the proceedings. In Connaught Place, the New Delhi Traders Association illuminated one lakh twenty-five thousand diyas together, while elaborate arrangements for lighting lamps on a large scale are in place across all markets in Delhi to celebrate a grand Diwali. According to traders' a total business is estimated over Rs 1.25 lakh crore so far.
Leading multiplex chain PVR INOX on Monday said the live broadcast of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in its theatres had over 70 per cent occupancy. "The live broadcast in cinemas conducted in association with Aaj Tak received an overwhelming response with over 70 percent occupancy with people across all age groups and communities choosing to witness the auspicious occasion on the big screen. We are glad that audiences appreciated our endeavour coming out in huge numbers to be part of the celebration inside our cinemas," Gautam Dutta, Co-CEO, PVR INOX Ltd, said in a statement.
