According to NDTV PM Modi, During his two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Veerabhadra Temple in Lepakshi. The site holds deep significance in the Hindu epic Ramayana, it is believed that it was here that the giant Garuda Jatayu pursued Ravana after his abduction of Goddess Sita.
Legend has it that Lepakshi is the same place where the brave Jatayu attained divine liberation or ‘Moksha’ from Lord Rama, after providing vital information about the captivity of Goddess Sita. The visit adds a cultural and historical dimension to the Prime Minister’s itinerary.
The Prime Minister embarks on a two-day journey across Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, initiating key development projects like the New Dry Dock and International Ship Repair Facility at Cochin Shipyard Limited. On Wednesday, PM Modi will partake in prayers at Guruvayur and Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami temples in Kerala, as per the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir 22 January:
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: With lakhs of pilgrims expected in Ayodhya for the placement of Lord Ram’s idol on January 22, local authorities are diligently preparing for the surge. Enhanced security measures and logistical arrangements are underway to accommodate all attendees.
The revered idol of ‘Ram Lalla,’ crafted by Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, has been chosen for the Ram temple after a unanimous vote by a panel. The black stone depiction of Ram Lalla emerged as the unanimous choice from three sculptors, announced Ram Temple trust’s general secretary Champat Rai on Monday.
