Feb 1-15, 2024 - Vol 4, Issue 13
INDIA NEWS
RAM MANDIR PRAN PRATISHTHA
Melbourne celebrates historic Ayodhya Temple consecration Melbourne, January 23 (Australia India News Newsdesk) Consul General Dr Sushil Kumar, accompanied by a multitude of members from the Indian community, gathered at Sri Durga Temple, Melbourne, on
January 22, to witness the live streaming of the consecration ceremony at Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Bedecked in traditional attire, some attendees adorned themselves with bows and arrows, paying homage to the revered occasion. The ambiance
at Sri Durga Temple brimmed with festivity and reverence. The auspicious date of January 22, 2024, marked a historic milestone for Indians in India and across the globe as they tuned in to witness the consecration of the Shri Ram
Temple in Ayodhya. Following years of fervent devotion and struggle, devotees now have the opportunity to visit the sacred temple and offer their prayers. The momentous occasion resonated deeply with devotees, symbolizing a triumph of faith
and resilience. The live streaming of the consecration ceremony at Sri Durga Temple provided a spiritual connection for the Indian diaspora in Melbourne, fostering a sense of unity and reverence across continents.
Ramajanmabhumi Pranpratishtha celebrations held in Sunshine Coast History was made on 22 January 2024, when Srirama returned to his home and temple after 496 years. Aditya Mandal Sunshine Coast, along with HSS Bhaskar Shakha, was the medium through which Hindu families in the Sunshine Coast came together to witness the event online.
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The venue was the picturesque Bellvista Meeting Place, where 104 people, children and adults, rejoiced alike and celebrated Diwali on this monumental day. "From our distant corner, we joined the chorus of millions in a global prayer by reciting Ramaraksha Stotram and
Hanuman Chalisa. A thousand miles away, our hearts beat in sync with the chanting throngs in Ayodhya. Though oceans separated us from the Janmabhoomi, the day felt electric," read a statement by Aditya Mandal Sunshine Coast.
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It read further: "On the screen, the magnificent temple gleamed, a beacon of hope. "And minutes later when Sriram’s divine murti appeared before us, there was not a single dry eye in that hall. Tears streamed down our faces, washing away generations of collective sorrow.
"We, the children of a fractured past, stood united, energised and enlivened by the energy that is Sriram, ready to contribute in every way possible to rebuild the civilisation of Bharat. It is great to be a part of history and witness Sanatan dharma renaissance." By Yogesh Apte
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