00:00 Preparations are underway for the upcoming Prana Prathishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir
00:05 at Ayodhya in India.
00:07 However, the impact of this monumental event is not confined to the Indian subcontinent
00:12 alone.
00:14 In a symbolic gesture, the Canadian towns of Oakville and Brampton in Ontario have officially
00:19 declared January 22, 2024 as Ayodhya Ram Mandir Day.
00:24 Mayors Rob Burton of Oakville and Patrick Brown of Brampton have recognised the profound
00:29 significance of this event for the Hindu community.
00:33 With a focus on the cultural, religious and historical importance of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir
00:37 inauguration, they have deemed January 22 as a special day, resonating with the reverence
00:43 of Lord Ram by the Hindu population in these two towns.
00:48 The inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is scheduled for January 22, with Prime Minister
00:53 Narendra Modi set to lead the Prana Prathishtha ceremony.
00:57 The significance of this occasion has not only reverberated across India but also reached
01:01 the shores of the United States.
01:05 Temples across the country are gearing up for celebrations in honour of the consecration
01:08 of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
01:11 In a week-long series of events, including the recitation of holy scriptures such as
01:15 Sundarakanda and Ramcharitmanas, the Hindu community in the US, especially Indian Americans,
01:21 is actively participating in these festivities.
01:24 Sundarakanda, focusing on the protagonist Hanuman, is believed to ward off ailments,
01:28 anxieties and mental sufferings, while Ramcharitmanas, a simplified narrative of the Ramayana, adds
01:34 a devotional touch to the celebrations.
01:37 Approximately 1,000 temples across the United States are organising events, including car
01:42 rallies, cultural programmes and religious ceremonies, to commemorate this historic occasion.
01:47 The festivities promise a rich tapestry of music, dance and the distribution of divine
01:51 offerings.
01:52 As India eagerly awaits the Pran Prathishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, these
01:56 global celebrations underscore the universal significance of this cultural and religious
02:01 milestone.
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