Ayodhya reflection of great cultural heritage of India: PM Modi

Vibha Sharma

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New Delhi, October 23

Calling Ayodhya a “reflection of the great cultural heritage of India”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that in the past eight years, India broke “the shackles of inferiority complex and followed a holistic view of the development of its centres of faith”.

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Speaking on the occasion of the “Deepotsav” celebrations in the holy city, the PM cited the examples of Ram temple, Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath and Mahakal Lok to state that his government rejuvenated the places of worship—a part of India’s pride.

“There was a time when people questioned the existence of Lord Ram and hesitated to talk about it. We have broken the shackles and overcome the feeling of inferiority complex, putting forward a holistic view of development of India’s pilgrimages in the past eight years,” he said.

The PM said the identity of Ayodhya should develop as a “Kartavya Nagari” (city of duty)”.

“The values inculcated by Lord Ram through his words, thoughts and rules are the inspiration behind ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’ (collective effort, inclusive growth),” he noted.

“One can find the inspiration of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas and the principles of ‘sabka vishwas’ and ‘sabka prayas’ in Lord Rama’s words and thoughts,” he said, adding that the image of Shri Ram on the Fundamental Rights page of the original copy of the Constitution indicated an eternal cultural understanding of duties.

PM Modi inspected the site of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra where the grand Ram temple is coming up, performed puja of Shri Ramlala Virajman and witnessed a 3-D holographic projection mapping show at ‘Ram ki Paidi’ on the banks of the Saryu river.

Projects worth thousands of crores are underway in Ayodhya, he said, adding the entire region would reap the benefits from the increased connectivity and international tourism.

Reminding the people of Ayodhya about their dual duties of welcoming everyone to this sacred city and keeping it clean, he said the identity of Ayodhya should develop as a ‘Kartavya Nagari’ (city of duty),” he said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and Mahant Nritya Gopaldasji Maharaj were among those present during the celebrations, in which more than 15 lakh diyas (lamps) were lit.