India Observers

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, unveiled the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol in a grand ceremony at the Ram Mandir in  Ayodhya . The idol, made from a single block of stone, depicts Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus. The Ram Mandir, built in Nagara architecture, is a large compound that spans 380 feet from east to west and 250 feet wide. The ceremony was attended by many famous people from various fields, including temples, religious organizations, industrialists, and actors. The ceremony was also celebrated globally, with the Indian diaspora lighting up  New York Times Square  with images of the Ram Mandir and Lord Ram. In Mexico, the first temple dedicated to Lord Ram was built in Queretaro. Prime Minister Modi followed a strict spiritual practice for 11 days before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, sleeping on the floor and drinking coconut water. He visited various temples across the country and took a holy dip at a beach called Rameswaram ‘Angi theerth’...

  India is undergoing a transformational phase, reclaiming its ancient heritage under the leadership of the BJP government.  The inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya  on January 22, 2024, is a pivotal event in this civilizational revival. Critics often view this as an attempt to impose Hindu dominance over the nation, overlooking the inherent secularism in Hinduism. However, the BJP government has prioritized the revival of Indian heritage, including the religious aspect, since 2014. The Ram Mandir inauguration is planned as a mega event across the nation, symbolizing the resurgence of a vital part of India’s civilization. Political parties, despite minor dissent, stand united on this historic occasion. Muslims believe that everyone owns a Ram and that Ram belongs to everyone, and the majority were happy with this construction. As a result, it is imperative to respond appropriately to those disruptive forces attempting to destroy the nation’s atmosphere in the name o...