Published 19:20 IST, August 5th 2020
Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan: Union Ministers commemorate 'historic' ceremony, laud PM Modi
As the nation watched PM Modi and other dignitaries carry out the Bhumi Pujan for Ayodhya's grand Ram Mandir, Union Ministers shared their thoughts on Twitter
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Fulfilling 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. The ceremony was done in the presence of 135 saints, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, UP Governor Anandiben Patel, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and other eminent dignitaries.
Here's how Union Ministers commemorate 'historic' event:
Unable to attend the Bhumi Pujan due to the pandemic, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari held prayers at his residence in Nagpur, Maharashtra with his family. "There is a feeling of pride, reverence, and thrill all together," he said on Twitter.
गर्व, श्रद्धा और रोमांच की अनुभूति एक साथ हो रही है। कोरोना महामारी के कारण देश में जो असामान्य स्थिति उत्पन्न हुई है,उस वजह से हम सब इच्छा होते हुए भी अयोध्या नहीं जा पाये, लेकिन मैंने आज नागपुर में अपने निवास पर परिवार के साथ सामूहिक राम नाम पाठ कर प्रभु श्रीराम जी की पूजा की। pic.twitter.com/XyS6MpdFip
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 5, 2020
"Every Indian cherished the dream of having a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya for generations. Today by performing the Bhumi Pujan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fostered the national resolve that is associated with the rich cultural tradition of India," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Twitter.
अयोध्या में भगवान श्रीराम का भव्य मंदिर बने यह सपना हर भारतवासी अपने मन में बरसों से संजोये था।आज वहाँ भूमिपूजन करके प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi ने उस राष्ट्रीय संकल्प को फलीभूत किया है जो भारत की समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक परम्परा से जुड़ा हुआ है। इसके लिए प्रधानमंत्रीजी को धन्यवाद। pic.twitter.com/azN5qoFPnV
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 5, 2020
Taking to Twitter, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has been a symbol of the faith of Hindus around the world for centuries. Shah further said that the ideals and thoughts of Lord Shri Ram reside in the soul of India.
"The construction of this grand Ram temple reflects the strong and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. My heartiest congratulations to all Indians on this unforgettable day. The Modi government will always be committed to protecting and preserving Indian culture and its values," he added.
इस भव्य प्रभु श्री राम मंदिर का निर्माण प्रधानमंत्री @NarendraModi जी के मजबूत और निर्णायक नेतृत्व को दर्शाता है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2020
इस अविस्मरणीय दिन पर सभी भारतवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। मोदी सरकार भारतीय संस्कृति और उसके मूल्यों की रक्षा व संरक्षण के लिए हमेशा कटिबद्ध रहेगी।
प्रभु श्री राम मंदिर निर्माण असंख्य नाम-अनाम रामभक्तों के सदियों के निरंतर त्याग, संघर्ष, तपस्या और बलिदान का परिणाम है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2020
आज के दिन मैं उन सभी तपस्वियों को नमन करता हूँ जिन्होंने इतने वर्षों तक सनातन संस्कृति की इस अमूल्य धरोहर के लिए संघर्ष किया।
जय श्री राम!
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who played a part as a lawyer in the Ram Janam Bhoomi movement, tweeted a photo of the original document of the Constitution which has a sketch illustrating the Ramayana story of Lord Ram, Sita, and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
Original document of the Constitution of India has a beautiful sketch of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 5, 2020
This is available at the beginning of the chapter related to Fundamental Rights.
Felt like sharing this with you all.#JaiShriRam pic.twitter.com/jCV9d8GWTO
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Lord Shri Ram is an integral part of our culture, his life is an ideal for us. With the construction of Shri Ram temple, the holy city of Ayodhya will emerge as a cultural center in the world with its full splendor and will ensure economic development with spirituality."
The Minister has promised a complete makeover with modern facilities of the Ayodhya Railway Station and the state-run transporter has earmarked Rs 104.77 crore for it.
भगवान श्रीराम हमारी संस्कृति के अभिन्न अंग हैं, उनका जीवन हमारे लिये एक आदर्श है।
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) August 5, 2020
श्रीराममंदिर निर्माण से पवित्र नगरी अयोध्या अपने पूर्ण वैभव के साथ विश्व में एक सांस्कृतिक केंद्र के रूप में उभरेगी, और आध्यत्मिकता के साथ आर्थिक विकास सुनिश्चित करेगी।
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a rangoli/kolam with rice powder at her temple inside her residence.
In many homes, a rangoli/kolam is made afresh each day with rice powder. This, today, in the little temple at my place. #Ayodhya #AyodhyaBhoomipoojan @ShriRamTeerth pic.twitter.com/GsphTU9dGs
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 5, 2020
#JaiShriRam जय श्री राम 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pmfLqVqS4w
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 5, 2020
श्री राम की जन्मभूमि अयोध्या व प्रभु श्री राम सदियों से भारत के इतिहास और आस्था का प्रतीक रहें है।
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 5, 2020
विश्व भार के करोड़ों राम भक्तों की भावनाओं का सम्मान करते हुए राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर का भूमिपूजन करने के लिए प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी व @ShriRamTeerth का हृदय से आभार।#JaiShriRam pic.twitter.com/JXVw2GcDZT
भारत सहित पूरे विश्व में फैले करोड़ों भक्तों के हृदय में वास करने वाले मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु #श्रीराम के जन्मस्थान #अयोध्या में भव्य मंदिर निर्माण के कार्यप्रारंभ पर प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी के कर कमलों से भूमिपूजन और शिलान्यास की आप सभी को हार्दिक बधाई। #JaiShreeRam pic.twitter.com/ddiSU7C2Kq
— Ram Vilas Paswan (@irvpaswan) August 5, 2020
Congratulations to our Hindu brethren on this historic day of laying the foundation stone for Sri #RamMandir in Ayodhya. Congratulations to PM @narendramodi ji on the sublime occasion #BhoomiPujan. pic.twitter.com/Q2Tct1YoV9
— Harsimrat Kaur Badal (@HarsimratBadal_) August 5, 2020
Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan
The Prime Minister arrived in an IAF chopper in Ayodhya and was received by UP CM Yogi Adityanath early Wednesday. He then visited Hanuman Garhi and prayed in the temple. He was also honoured with headgear, a silver crown, and a stole with the name of Lord Ram printed by the head priest. He also planted a Parijat (Indian night jasmine) sapling.
Soon after PM Modi went to Ram Janmabhoomi site and began Bhumi Pujan along with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP CM Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel, Ram temple Trust chief Nritya Gopal Das and other saints. He then laid the foundation stone of the temple. On the stage, PM Modi unveiled a plaque and released a commemorative postal stamp after the UP CM, RSS chief, and Ram temple Trust chief addressed the attendees.
(PTI Photo)
19:20 IST, August 5th 2020