Sharad Pawar declines Ram Mandir invitation, to visit Ayodhya after Jan 22; know why

Sharad Pawar declines Ram Mandir invitation: Amid the festive air in Ayodhya and the euphoria around the consecration of the grand Ram Temple on January 22, volunteers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliates, including the VHP, have been reaching out to people, personalities and celebrities across the country and inviting them to join the consecration ceremony. 

Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar turned down the invitation to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22 and said that he will visit for darshan after the event and once the construction is complete.

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"I'm very happy on receiving the invitation for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony to held in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024," Pawar stated in his letter.

In the letter, Pawar acknowledged the devotion of crores of devotees across the country and said, "'Maryada Purushottam Sri Ram' is a symbol of worship and devotion of crores of devotees in and across India. The devotees across the country are excited about the ceremony and are reaching the temple in large numbers. The joy of the historic celebrations will reach me through them."

The NCP supremo said that he will visit the temple during his scheduled visit to Ayodhya after January 22 adding that by then the construction of the temple will also be completed.

"The darshan of Shri Ram Lalla can be done peacefully and with devotion after the ceremonies are over on January 22. I have a scheduled visit to Ayodhya, and at that time I will have the darshan of Shri Ram Lalla, by then the construction of the temple will also be completed," Pawar said.

"I once again express my gratitude for the invitation and convey my best wishes for the success of the ceremony," he added.

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Apart from political leaders, several famous personalities, high-profile people and celebrities such as Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Rajnikanth, Alia Bhatt, Virat Kohli, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, Yash, Arun Govil, Sachin Tendulkar have also received an invitation for the much-awaited inauguration of the Ram Mandir.

The preparations for the occasion are underway, with many prominent luminaries invited. It is expected to be a prestigious meeting of political leaders, athletes, and celebrities, among others. 

About Ram Mandir Inauguration

• The consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmobhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya will be held over a span of seven days starting from January 16 to January 22, 2024. 
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Lalla's idol at the grand temple.
• The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has decided to enthrone Ram Lalla at the sanctum-sanctorum of the shrine at noon on January 22.
• A priest from Varanasi, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, will perform the main rituals of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22

• Ayodhya will mark the Amrit Mahotsa from January 14 to January 22. 
• Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust plans to accommodate 10,000-15,000 individuals
• Preparations are underway for the anticipated surge in visitors around the grand ceremony 
• The ceremony is expected to draw leaders from various walks of life, marking a significant milestone in the culmination of efforts spanning centuries for the construction of the Ram Temple.

 Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, holds great spiritual, historical, and cultural significance for the people of India
 

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