"Mesmerized...": Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria after visiting Ram Temple
Mar 19, 2024
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 19 : Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday visited Ayodhya's Ram Temple and said that he feels "fortunate" and "extremely happy" to visit the temple.
Speaking to ANI, the Assam Governor said that he feels fortunate and extremely happy to visit the temple.
"I am fortunate and extremely happy. Lord Ram has returned to his home after almost 500 years. Lord Ram's face has a certain attraction which leaves you mesmerised. India is moving towards Ram Rajya," he said.
Earlier on March 13, the temple trust said that the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir at Ayodhya is witnessing an average of 1 to 1.5 lakh pilgrims daily,
The temple trust advised devotees to leave their mobile phones, footwear, purses and other personal items outside the Mandir premises for their convenience and to save time.
Giving directions to devotees for Aarti, the temple trust said, "Entry for Mangala Aarti at 4 AM, Shringar Aarti at 6:15 AM, and Shayan Aarti at 10 PM is possible only with an entry pass. No entry passes required for other Aartis."
The 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's historic temple was held on January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the Vedic rituals, led by a group of priests.
The ceremonial journey leading up to the Pran Pratishtha included a seven-day ritual that commenced on January 16, 2024.
The Ram temple is constructed in the traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width is 250 feet and height is 161 feet; and is supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors.
The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, Gods, and Goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor, the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ram Lalla) has been placed.
