'Indore to witness Diwali-like celebration on Ram Temple bhoomi pujan day': Vijayvargiya

Residents of Indore, Madhya Pradesh will witness a Diwali-like celebration on August 5, day foundation stone will be laid for much-awaited Ram Temple in Ayodha. BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday revealed that nearly 10,000 earn lamps (diyas) will be lit at Pitra Parvat to celebrate 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony. Vijayvargiya furr said that y will appeal to people to light diyas at ir home on and clang thalis (plates) on auspicious occasion.

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BJP leader has also facilitated transport of 11 kg silver to Ayodhya by cyclist Neeraj Yagnik. Yagnik will carry sacred water and soil from Janapav pilgrim centre to Ayodhya. 54-year-old cyclist has claimed that he will cover 960 km to Ayodhya in a span of 72 hours.

Meanwhile, Vijayvargiya slammed former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, who hailed construction of Ram Temple, and said, "When a man's last time comes, he starts remembering God."

"Congress expresses happiness and we welcome m...because Congress leaders used to say that Lord Ram is imaginary but w that y have got wisdom, we welcome ir decision," he added.

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Ayodhya illuminated

Meanwhile, several areas of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh were also illuminated with earn lamps (diyas) and colourful lights on Saturday ahead of foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple. preparation for grand ceremony is going on in full swing and to take stock of preparation Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit venue once again on Sunday. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stone of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5 after which construction of temple will commence in Ayodhya. Several or dignitaries are expected to be present. Covid-19 protocols have also been put in place ahead of ceremony.

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(With ANI inputs)