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The countdown for Lord Ram’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’ has started.
A day before the consecration, a Rath Yatra will be taken out in Paris.
Ram Temple Ayodhya: As the countdown for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Lord Ram begins in the Ram temple of Ayodhya on January 22, there is an atmosphere of celebration not only in Ayodhya but all over India. From the markets of posh areas of Delhi like Khan Market to the housing societies of Mumbai, Mithila of Bihar – the birthplace of Sita – Ramnagar district of Karnataka – where Lord Ram visited during his exile – all are preparing for this day with great pomp.
But Paris, more than 7,000 kilometers away from Ayodhya, has also become Rammay. Let us tell you that Paris is widely known as the city of love. A yatra will be taken out here a day before the consecration. Indians living in Paris have organized two events to celebrate the glory of Lord Ram under the ‘Ayodhya Temple Mahotsav’ on January 21. Organizers told News18 that the program has been organized on Sunday so that more and more people can participate in it.
What is the programme?
First, there will be a ‘Ram Rath Yatra’ where Lord Ram’s chariot will be taken to key points of the French capital. There will be elaborate puja and aarti, distribution of prasad followed by a brief cultural exhibition. The ‘Ram Rath Yatra’ will start at 12 noon from Place de la Chapelle and end at 3 pm at Place de Trocadero – home to the iconic Eiffel Tower.
Organizers told News18 that the yatra will begin at 10.30 am with prayers and ‘Vishwa Kalyan Yagya’ at the Ganesh temple in La Chapelle. After that, the tour will pass through the Place de la Republique, the Musée de Louvre (Louvre Museum), the iconic Arc de Triomphe and finally reach the Place de Trocadero.
Pooja, Aarti and poset-banners of Lord Ram on the Eiffel Tower
Speaking exclusively to News18, Avinash Mishra who is the main organizer and also the President of Overseas Friends of BJP in France said, ‘After the completion of ‘Ram Rath Yatra’ at Place de Trocadero, the event will be shifted to the Eiffel Tower. . There will be puja and aarti also. An order has been placed for huge posters and banners of Lord Ram.
He further said that ‘huge posters and banners of Lord Ram will beautify the areas around the Eiffel Tower. We will also organize a cultural program where songs of Lord Ram will be presented. We have also invited saints who will give speeches there. We will also distribute Prasad.