Members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and its affiliated organisations in Mangaluru on Monday, December 4, started the process of handing over “Mantrakshate” which is brought from Ayodhya, to every Hindu household in Dakshina Kannada district, and invited them for the religious congregation at local temples on January 22 when Lord Ram statue will be consecrated in Ayodhya.

At a function organised by the Manglauru unit of Shrirama Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust at Balambhat hall in Mangaluru, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Karnataka Pranata Saha Karyavahak P.S. Prakash said all activists should start visiting every Hindu house in the region between January 1, 2024 and January 15, 2024 to give “Mantrakshata” sent from Ayodhya. Every member of these families should be called to the temple in the vicinity on January 22, when Bhajans and other religious activities will be held all through the day to mark the consecration ceremony. In the evening, oil lamps will be lit outside the houses and arati will be done, Mr. Prakash.

“Consecration of Lord Ram’s statute in Ayodhya a momentous occasion for all the devotees,” Mr. Prakash said.

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