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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, performing significant religious rituals. She offered aarti to Lord Ram Lalla and explored various sacred spaces within the temple complex. Her visit highlighted the spiritual and cultural importance of Ayodhya in contemporary India. The temple's construction and growing devotee numbers symbolize a powerful intersection of traditional faith and modern national identity.

Key Points: Sitharaman Performs Ram Lalla Aarti in Sacred Ayodhya Temple

  • Finance Minister performs sacred aarti with her family
  • Visits Shri Ram Darbar and offers prayers to Goddess Durga
  • Accompanies Champat Rai during temple construction review
  • Reviews preparations for upcoming flag-hoisting ceremony
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Sitharaman performs aarti of Lord Ram Lalla with family in Ayodhya

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, highlighting spiritual significance of Ayodhya's divine landscape

"Ayodhya represents the living spirit of India's faith, culture, and civilization - Nirmala Sitharaman"

Ayodhya, Oct 9

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her family, performed the aarti of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday.

She also visited the Shri Ram Darbar and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, revered as the Mother of the Universe.

During her visit, Sitharaman performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Mahadev at Kuber Tila.

Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accompanied the Finance Minister and briefed her on the ongoing and completed aspects of temple construction.

Expressing her faith and pride in witnessing the grandeur of the newly built temple, Sitharaman said Ayodhya represents the living spirit of India's faith, culture, and civilization.

The temple courtyard resonated with hymns as devotees chanted "Jai Shri Ram," while a gentle breeze from the Saryu River added to the divine atmosphere.

The Trust welcomed the Finance Minister with a bouquet and held discussions on temple security, darshan arrangements, and upcoming development plans.

Sitharaman also reviewed preparations for the forthcoming flag-hoisting ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and Agriculture Minister and Ayodhya district in-charge Surya Pratap Shahi were present on the occasion.

Sitharaman arrived in Ayodhya on Wednesday for a two-day visit, during which she unveiled statues of three revered South Indian musical saints -- Tyagaraja Swamigal, Purandara Dasa, and Arunachala Kavi -- at Brihaspati Kund. State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also accompanying her.

Ayodhya today stands not merely as a city, but as a living embodiment of India's eternal faith, culture, and civilization.

Since the completion of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the number of devotees from across India and the world has continued to grow. Each visitor experiences a sacred confluence of the timeless heritage of the Ramayana era and the splendor of modern India.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I respect everyone's religious beliefs, I hope such visits don't overshadow the pressing economic issues facing our country. The government should maintain a balance between spiritual and developmental priorities.
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Ananya R
The description of the gentle breeze from Saryu River and chants of Jai Shri Ram gives me goosebumps! 🕉️ Planning my visit to Ayodhya next month. Can't wait to experience this divine atmosphere myself.
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Vikram M
Good to see the inclusion of South Indian musical saints in Ayodhya's development. This shows the pan-Indian character of our cultural revival. More such initiatives that unite all regions of India are welcome.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Ayodhya last month, I can confirm the spiritual energy there is incredible. The temple construction is magnificent and the arrangements for devotees are quite organized. Worth the visit!
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Karthik V
The transformation of Ayodhya is remarkable. From discussing temple security to development plans - it's good to see comprehensive planning. Hope this boosts religious tourism and local economy significantly.

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