New Delhi:
In a momentous declaration, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Alok Kumar revealed plans for a grand initiative spanning 56 countries, as dignitaries come together to extend invitations to 10 crore homes for ‘Pran Pratistha’ of Ram Temple.
“We will go to 10 crore households across 56 countries of the world and invite them…that they will have to come together at their nearby temple to watch this event,” said VHP International Working President Alok Kumar on the ‘Pran Pratishta’ of Ram Temple.
Pran Pratistha, also known as Murthi Sthapana, is a Hindu and Jain ritual that involves consecrating a deity idol (Murti) in a temple. The ritual involves reciting hymns and mantras to invite the deity to be a resident guest, and then opening the Murti’s eyes for the first time.
The initiative, set to culminate on January 22, 2024, involves presenting consecrated rice at Ayodhya’s Ramlala temple. The event aims not only for individual observation but collective participation, symbolizing the readiness of the Hindu community to embrace global responsibilities.
Alok Kumar, joined by Duta President Ajay Bhagi Ji and DUSU President Tushar Dedha Ji, emphasized the significance of this initiative.
“This event is not just for individual viewing but is meant for collective participation. So When people gather at neighbourhood temples, witnessing and participating in aarti, standing united, it will convey to the entire world that the Hindu community is now ready to uphold its responsibilities towards the global Hindu family” VHP leader Alok Kumar said.
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