Hummingbird News Desk
NEW DELHI, 15 APRIL: The reconstruction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya is a moment of spiritual renaissance in India. This Temple will continue to inspire the coming generations to respect our rich cultural heritage and show them the path of truth, justice and brotherhood, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday.
Naidu’s statement came after he along with his spouse Usha Naidu visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple site in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, where he performed puja at Ram Janmabhoomi Sthal and famous Hanuman Garhi temple. They were accompanied by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.
“Spiritual tourism is a major employment generator in India and Ayodhya, one of the most ancient cities of the world, which is fast emerging as a preferred destination for national as well as international devotees,” Naidu further said.
“I am pleased to note that to meet the increasing requirements of surging tourist inflows, the Central and State governments have started many infrastructural works.”
A new International Airport is being constructed and redevelopment of Ayodhya Railway Station is also underway, said the Vice President.
“The private sector is also investing in hotels, medical sector and food chains. All in all, this sacred region is witnessing an unprecedented scale of development and Ram Nagari is on course to regain its ancient glory.”
“My visit to Ayodhya and Darshan of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi today was the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream, one which, I am sure I share with millions of my countrymen,” Naidu said.
“The rebuilding of Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya symbolises India’s cultural renaissance and our renewed commitment to the principles of Ram Rajya – a vision of democratic and righteous governance which ensures peace, justice and equality for all,” he added.
The Vice President said the message of the Ramayana has universal significance and transcends geographical boundaries, and that different adaptations of this timeless epic are hugely popular across various South East Asian countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.
Soon after, Naidu and his wife visited Ram Janmabhoomi Sthal where the members of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Trust made a detailed presentation through a short film showcasing the 3-D model of the upcoming Ram temple. Subsequently, Naidu performed puja at the Garbha Griha site of the under construction Ram Temple, and also offered prayers to the Ram Lalla. In the visitors book at Ram Janmabhoomi, he wrote –
“Blessed to have visited Ram Janmabhoomi today. Lord Rama is a symbol of our culture, our values and our glorious history. The life of Maryada Purushottam has always inspired the people of India and shown them the righteous path. The reconstruction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya is a moment of spiritual renaissance in India. I am sure that this Temple will continue to inspire the coming generations to respect our rich cultural heritage and show them the path of truth, justice and brotherhood.”
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