"No decline in devotees visiting Ram Temple," says trustee Mahant Dinendra Das
Ayodhya, July 11
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple trustee Mahant Dinendra Das on Saturday said there has been no decline in the number of devotees visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, asserting that darshan and aarti are continuing smoothly as per schedule.
After attending the morning aarti at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, Das told ANI, "There is no decline in the number of devotees coming for darshan. In fact, the numbers are increasing. People are visiting and offering prayers to Lord Ram with faith."
He added that there were no issues in conducting darshan and that all arrangements were in place despite the ongoing monsoon season.
"Even during the rainy season, large crowds continue to visit, and all arrangements are in place," he said.
Meanwhile, reacting sharply to allegations of embezzlement of donations meant for the Ayodhya Ram Temple, Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Khanna launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress, alleging that the Opposition parties have "no faith" in Lord Ram.
Khanna dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and recalled the firing on kar sevaks during previous governments.
"They (SP and Congress) have no faith. The entire country witnessed their true character in the past when they ordered firing on 'kar sevaks'..." Khanna told reporters in Lucknow.
The minister's remarks came amid allegations by Opposition leaders over the transparency of donations collected by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the construction of the Ram Temple.
BJP has routinely rejected these allegations, accusing the opposition of attempting to diminish the cultural and religious significance of the Ram Temple project, which recently entered its final phase of core structure construction.
Hanuman Garhi Temple priest Mahant Raju Das also criticised the Opposition over its remarks on the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. He said the present government has consistently worked for Sanatan Dharma, Hindus and Lord Ram.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Mahant ji's statement is reassuring but why do politicians always drag religion into their fights? The donation issue should be investigated independently, not used as a political football. Let the temple remain a place of faith, not a battlefield for parties. 🙏
100% support for the temple trust! The opposition is just jealous of the massive public support. Remember when SP and Congress suppressed the Ram Janmabhoomi movement? Now they can't digest that the temple is finally being built. Bhakti is beyond politics! 🔱
Love seeing the crowds in Ayodhya! But I wish the temple trust would release a proper financial audit voluntarily. Transparency would shut up the critics and let devotees focus on what matters - the divine darshan. Just a suggestion from a concerned believer. 🕉️
As someone who visited Ayodhya last month, I can confirm the energy there is unmatched. Monsoon or not, people's devotion doesn't wane. The temple management is doing a great job handling the crowds. The opposition should focus on real issues, not spread baseless allegations.
Every time I see news about Ram Temple, my heart fills with pride. This is not just a building - it's the resurrection of our heritage. Those who question donations should first ask why they never built it when they had the chance. Jai Shri Ram! 🌺🙏
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