Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, on Friday, said the Ram temple in Ayodhya had re-established the cultural pride of India.
“Establishment of ‘Rashtra Mandir’ in the form of the magnificent Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple stands as a profound realisation of the unwavering resolve and deep-seated faith of the Indian people. It represents further affirmation of India’s cultural pride,” Governor Anandiben Patel said, addressing the joint sitting of the UP legislature on the first day of the Budget session on Friday.
Reflecting on the recently concluded Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the governor said, “The year 2024 has etched an indelible mark on the history of India. After a wait spanning almost five centuries, on January 22, the soul of Sanatan culture, our ideal Prabhu Shri Ram Lalla has been enshrined in his navya (new), bhavya (grand) and divya (divine) temple in his birth place Ayodhya. This divine event was witnessed by the entire world.”
“We all have entered into the ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Kaal’. In this extraordinary period, the divine representation of our cultural heritage will serve as a perennial source of inspiration for us and future generations to embrace and uphold the noble ideals of Prabhu Shri Ram,” Governor Anandiben Patel said.
Discussing the state government’s efforts to enhance the convenience and seamless pilgrimage experience for Ram devotees in Ayodhya, the governor emphasised the completion of numerous infrastructure development projects in the city. “Today, Ayodhya is blessed with excellent water, land and air connectivity. Development projects worth about Rs 31,000 crore are in progress there,” the governor said.
She also said the enshrinement of Prabhu Shri Ram Lalla in the new temple was poised to strengthen the concept of ‘Ram Rajya’.
“Embracing this profound ideal, my government is consistently making planned efforts. Currently, the auspicious Magh Mela is going on in Prayagraj. Viewing this year’s Magh Mela as a preparatory event for Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025, the government has made meticulous arrangements for the safety, service and convenience of saints, bathers, devotees, kalpvasis, as well as tourists, researchers and inquisitive individuals coming from various parts of the world. I am fully confident that Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 will set a new global record in terms of effective management and widespread public participation,” the governor said.