‘Lord Ram At His Ayodhya Temple After 500 Years’: PM Modi Terms This Diwali ‘Special’

Last Updated:October 29, 2024, 13:58 IST

PM Modi has termed this Diwali as special due to Lord Ram’s incarceration in the newly built Ayodhya temple. He also extended Dhanteras greetings to the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said this year’s Diwali is special as Lord Ram is seated in his grand temple, the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. Speaking via video conferencing after distributing appointment letters under the Rozgar Mela, the Prime Minister also extended Dhanteras wishes to the country.

“I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the citizens on Dhanteras. In just two days, we will also celebrate Diwali, and this year’s Diwali is particularly special. After 500 years, Lord Ram is seated in his grand temple in Ayodhya, and this will be the first Diwali celebrated with him in his magnificent temple,” PM Modi said.

“We are all very fortunate to witness such a special and grand Diwali. Today, on this auspicious day, we are distributing appointment letters to 51,000 youths during the Rozgar Mela. I congratulate you all,” the Prime Minister said.

“The process of providing permanent government jobs to lakhs of youth of the country under the government of India is continuing. Appointment letters have been given to lakhs of youth even in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-ruled states,” he said, also congratulating those who received appointment letters in the Haryana government.

“The sale of Khadi has increased by 400 per cent compared to the UPA government. This clearly indicates that the Khadi industry is growing, benefiting artisans, weavers, and traders alike. This growth is beneficial not only for the Khadi industry but also for various sections of society. It leads to increased employment opportunities and boosts economic development,” the Prime Minister said.

AYODHYA GEARS UP FOR GRAND ‘DEEPOTSAV’

Preparations for the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya are in their final stages with plans afoot to illuminate the city with 25 lakh earthen lamps on October 30.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s office, in a social media post, said, “The preparations for Deepotsav are in the final stages… the work of placing lamps is ongoing… trials for laser, sound, and drone shows are in progress.” The event this year holds special significance since this is the first Deepotsav since the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the temple.

The Deepotsav aims to showcase the spiritual, traditional, and cultural essence of the holy city, with performances by artists from six countries — Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia — along with a Ram Leela presentation from Uttarakhand.

Additionally, various artists from different states will stage their performances at the event.

To ensure cleanliness and environmental awareness, special lamps that minimize soot and pollution will be used at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. More than 30,000 volunteers will assist in decorating the ghats on October 30.

The state government’s spokesperson emphasised that these specially designed lamps will protect the temple structure from stains and will provide long-lasting illumination.

The entire temple complex will be adorned with flowers, and efforts will be made to convey a message of environmental protection during this year’s Deepotsav.