Published 19:16 IST, August 5th 2020
Ravi Shankar Prasad shares sketch of Lord Ram, Mata Sita, Laxman on Indian Constitution
On the occasion of Ayodhya Bhumi Pujan, Ravi Shankar Prasad shared image of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Lord Laxman sketched in original Indian constitution.
On the occasion of Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad shared the image of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Lord Laxman when they returned to Ayodhya after defeating Raavan, that is sketched on the original document of the Indian constitution which was adopted on January 26, 1950. Stating in the caption that he simply “felt like sharing” on August 5, it coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya to perform the Bhumi Pujan. Law Minister also elaborated that the sketch is available at the start of the chapter that talks about Fundamental Rights and concluded by saying ‘Jai Shree Ram’.
‘Big Day’ for Indians
Several internet users agreed with one another that is truly a ‘big day’ for all Indians who were even seen sharing congratulatory messages. Many commented ‘Jai Shree Ram’ and celebrated the occasion and the post has garnered over 22.8k likes and several thousand retweeted or commented.
PM Modi lays foundation stone at Ram Janmabhoomi
Putting an end to a three-decade-long Ram Janmabhoomi movement, PM Narendra Modi performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony at the Lord Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya, placing a metallic plaque at the base of the temple site on August 5. The ceremony was performed in the presence of at least 135 saints including UP CM Yogi Adityanath, UP Governor Anandiben Patel, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and other eminent dignitaries.
The PM also visited Hanumangarhi prior to the ceremony, planted a 'Parijat sapling' and then addressed the venue before leaving for Delhi. The temple which will be constructed on Ram Janmabhoomi will consist of two floors comprising of Sompura Marbles - spanning 161ft in length, 140ft in width, and 128 ft in height, having of 5 domes. The trust has estimated that construction of the temple will be completed in 3-3.5 years i.e by 2023.
Updated 19:16 IST, August 5th 2020