A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
A replica of the Ram Mandir will be part of the annual ‘India Day Parade’ on August 18 in New York, US. This would be the first time a replica of the Ram Mandir would be displayed in the United States, PTI reported.
This replica will be 18 feet long and nine feet wide, and its height will be eight feet, according to Amitabh Mittal, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
The Indian Day Parade is the largest celebration of Indian Independence outside of the country. Usually, around 150,000 people watch the parade, which goes from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in Midtown New York. According to a PTI report, thousands of Indian Americans flock to the city to witness the parade, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The parade features numerous floats, representing various Indian American communities.
The VHPA recently organised a Ram Mandir Rath Yatra that visited 851 temples in 48 states over a period of 60 days.
Ram Mandir
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi started an 11-day special ritual in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. During these days, he slept on the floor and consumed only coconut water. The PM broke his 11-day ‘Anushthan’ on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha.
Following the ceremony, the temple was opened to about 8,000 invitees, including sadhus, Ram Janmabhoomi movement participants, and notable figures from entertainment, sports, and industry.
The Ayodhya temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, is adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its 392 pillars and walls. The temple stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
It was built after a decades-long legal battle over the land where it stands. The land is believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram.
