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PM Modi starts unique 11-day rites and fasting in advance of the dedication of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.


By Kajal Sharma - 25 Jan 2024 06:35 PM
The Prime Minister began an unusual 11-day fast last week in anticipation of the pran pratishtha of the Ram Temple. He followed a strict schedule that involved giving up solid meals and only consuming water.On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would perform a series of rites that are necessary before the statues at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya are dedicated on January 22.On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would perform a series of rites that are necessary before the statues at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya are dedicated on January 22. He will fast for eleven days in addition to rising at the Brahamamahurata and visiting Panchavati in Nashik, where Lord Ram spent a large portion of his banishment.Modi claimed in an audio message that the consecration had brought forth emotions he had never experienced before.
"I am fortunate to be present for this important event as well. During the consecration, I am an instrument of the Lord to represent all of India's people, he declared.According to Modi, people have been waiting a long time for the temple to be built and have asked for their blessings in advance of the opening ceremony.Despite his busy schedule and obligations, Modi pledged to adhere to all the regulations on the day of the inauguration and in the lead-up to it with the rigor required by the scriptures.As per an informed source, he has commenced the 11-day pre-consecration practice of adhering to Yama-Niyam. "In his daily routine, the Prime Minister consistently adheres to the Brahmamuhurta Jagran, Sadhana, and Satvik diet.
"The scriptures stipulate that a thorough and elaborate procedure must be followed in order to consecrate a deity's idol. "...certain guidelines that must be adhered to for a few days before to the consecration have been provided. The Prime Minister is committed to building and dedicating the Ram temple in the spirit of spiritual practice since he is a devotee of Ram, the source stated.The prime minister also said prayers on Friday at the Shree Kala Ram Mandir, which is located in Nashik's Panchavati neighbourhood near the banks of the Godavari. According to the scriptures, Lord Ram lived for several years in the Dandakaranya jungle, which is located in the Panchavati district, with Sita and Lakshman. "The land of five banyan trees" is the meaning of the name Panchavati.The prime minister also said prayers on Friday at the Shree Kala Ram Mandir, which is located in Nashik's Panchavati neighbourhood near the banks of the Godavari. According to the scriptures, Lord Ram lived for several years in the Dandakaranya jungle, which is located in the Panchavati district, with Sita and Lakshman. "The land of five banyan trees" is the meaning of the name Panchavati.