Tamil Culture Icon Thiruvalluvar's Statue Unveiled in France

Tamil icon Thiruvalluvar's statue was unveiled in the French town of Cergy on Sunday in a major cultural and historical relation. Thiruvalluvar is considered a cultural icon by the Tamils. The statue was gifted by the Tamil Cultural Association of France. 

Tamil Icon Thiruvalluvar's Statue Unveiled in France [Credit-Times Now]

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the inauguration of the Thiruvalluvar statue implements an assurance given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Paris for the Bastille Day Ceremony in July.

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Inauguration of Thiruvalluvar Statue in Cergy:

External Affairs Minister said the 'Statue' will be a guide to follow Thiruvalluvar's noble thoughts. It is yet another symbol of our long-standing cultural links, a key pillar in Indo-French relations.

India's envoy to France Jawed Ashraf also wrote on X about the inauguration of the Statue in Cergy town. He wrote, 

"Fulfilling an assurance given by PM........ Inaugurated Thiruvalluvar statue in Cergy near Paris, gifted ......Tamil Cultural Association France, with Mayor @ Jp_ jean don, Minister K Laxminarayan from Puducherry,..... Governor of Eastern Province of Sri Lanka."

About The Tamil Icon Thiruvalluvar:

Thiruvalluvar is popularly known as 'Valluvar'. He is a revered Indian poet and philosopher. He is renowned for his notable contributions to literature. Tirukkural is his most celebrated work that comprises couplets covering a wide array of life.

PM Shared Thiruvalluvar Statue [Credit-PM India]

These couplets cover many subjects like ethics, politics, economics, and love. His work is considered a masterpiece and regarded as high high-value and revered exceptional piece of Tamil literature. His couplets hold profound significance in the cultural and intellectual heritage of India.

Thiruvalluvar has reasonable as well as revolutionary ideas. However, most of his work has a reasonable tone. He has dismissed the cast system in his writing. Thiruvalluvar said, " One is not great because of one's birth in a noble family or one is not low because of one's low birth."

The great poet maintained that goodness is its reward and should not be regarded as a mere means to a comfortable afterlife.

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Harappan Should Rename Vedic-Saraswati Civilization; Director American Institute of Vedic Studies

A big civilizational revelation by the Director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies said the Harappan should be renamed the Vedic-Saraswati Civilization. According to Vimal Harsh, it is time to remove the term 'Harappan' from the designating the ancient civilization of India.

Harappan Should Rename Vedic-Saraswati Civilization [Credit-The Human Journey]

It is inaccurate to call it 'Harappa' and ignores the nature and continuity of India's civilization. It is an artificial and incidental term deriving from the archaeological site of Harappa along with Mohenjo-Daro in Pakistan.

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Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro Civilization Ignores the Continuity:

Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro are the major ancient urban sites in greater India discovered in the early twentieth century [1921-22] before the partition of India. 

Western archaeologists arbitrarily chose it to designate an entire urban civilization going back to 3500 BCE, which they viewed more as a lost civilization rather than connected to the later history and the continuity of Indian society.

Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro Civilization Ignores the Continuity [Credit-Organizer]

According to the director, the term Harappa does not suggest any continuity in India's history since the ancient period or give the Vedas any place to it. The name Harappan was proposed by the proponents of the Aryan Invasion theory, like Mortimer Wheeler.

It suited their norm because a non-vedic term was useful in perpetuating that theory. Even Wheeler also promoted the false theory of the massacre at Mohenjo-Daro by invading Aryans. This argument has been disapproved archaeologically.

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Importance of Rakhigarhi Site in Vedic-Saraswati Civilization:

Today look at the site of Rakhigarhi in Kurukshetra in Haryana, Located in the Saraswati River region. it is traditionally regarded as the home of the Vedas. This site has been proven to be larger and older than Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus River region. 

As per the fact, Rakhigarhi is the largest Harappan site. Today, it would be more accurate to associate this ancient Indian Civilization with Rakhigarhi rather than Harappa. It even better reveals the geographical connections of these sites to later India and its prime historical regions.

Importance of Rakhigarhi Site in Vedic-Saraswati Civilization [Credit-Pinterest]

The Harappan Civilization has also been called the Indus Valley Civilization because the Indus River region was the main location for the initial and prime sites discovered.

Vedic texts show a similar culture, artifacts, and geography to Harappan, like fire altars and Shiva lingas. We see a continuity of civilization in India from sites of 8000 years like Rakhigrahi or Bhirrana to the current Kurukshetra region in Haryana. 

According to Harsh, further excavations have revealed the majority of the so-called Harappan or Indus sites were located by the Saraswati River. It is famous in Vedic texts which dried up around 4000 years ago, showing its antiquity.

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Vedic-Saraswati Civilization as an Ancient Maritime Civilization:

The Harappan sites also have been found in Gujarat by the ocean. These ocean sites were found in the delta region of the Saraswati River to indicate it was a maritime culture from the Saraswati to the sea.

Vedic Civilization was also a maritime civilization with more than 150 references to the ocean in the oldest Rig Veda alone. It includes noting the Saraswati River flowing from the mountains to the sea.

Vedic-Saraswati Civilization as an Ancient Maritime Civilization [Credit-The Indian History]

The director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies added that using nondescript terms like 'Harappan' fits in with the terminology of the Aryan Invasion theory.

Because it separates the Vedas from the origins of India's civilization, which they [Colonial Scholars]wanted to maintain. Harappans are often called pre-Vedic or non-Vedic civilizations, which the Rakhigarhi has disapproved of archaeologically.

The rivers of northwest India also have ancient Vedic names, so-called Harappan sites, including Sindhu, Saraswati, Vitasta, Parushni [Ravi], Vipas [Beas], Shutudri [Sutlej], Yamuna, and Ganga.

Vedic texts show a similar culture, artifacts, and geography to Harappan, like fire altars and Shiva lingas. We see a continuity of civilization in India from sites of 8000 years like Rakhigrahi or Bhirrana to the current Kurukshetra region in Haryana.

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Better to Call Saraswati-Sindhu Vedic Civilization:

According to Vimal Harsh, in place of the Harappan Civilization, it should be better called 'Vedic Saraswati Civilization' or 'Saraswati-Sindhu Civilization'. Using the term Harappan is a misleading term for India's historical study. 

It does not suit and suggest the accurate center of the civilization on the Saraswati River along with its Vedic and Bharatiya connections. Indian Marxist scholars like Romila Thapar and Irfan Habib opposed the idea of the Saraswati Civilization.

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Today, it is unsurprising that these scholars are the main academic opponents of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. They denied that there ever was any Hindu temple at the Babri Masjid site, even after Professor B.B.Lal showed the evidence.

Prof. B.B.Lal, the Ex-Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India [ASI], showed not only the pieces of evidence but also wrote extensively on the Harappan as a Saraswati and Vedic culture. He was involved in the excavation of Harappan sites.

Unfortunately, these Marxist Scholars were given charge over India's history textbooks by the Congress government, not only for ancient periods but also for medieval and modern ones including India's independent movement. 

Better to Call Saraswati-Sindhu Vedic Civilization [Credit-Bharata Bharti]

The youth of India were provided with distorted views of India's history, devised them to own their culture and dharmic civilization, portrayed India as a country of invaders and no such religion as Hinduism exists but only a series of local cults.

Congress might restore these academics and their views when they regain power. Fortunately, Sri Ram has proved too strong for them and the Vedas can no longer be denied their core role in the history of Bharat.

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Historic Puja Celebrations at Sharda Peeth Temple in Kashmir Valley

Another historic move, the puja celebration at Sharda Temple in Kashmir, has been added in Jammu and Kashmir state after the abrogation of articles 370 and 35A. Sharad Navratri Puja is held in the newly built Sharda Temple at Near Loc Teetwal, Kupwara after 75 Years in north Kashmir.

Sharda Peeth Temple at LoC Kashmir [Credit-X]

The celebrations took place for the first time in 75 years after the partition of India in 1947. The tribal militants in 1947 destroyed the temple and gurdwara. Devotees participated in the event in large gatherings. Locals also embraced the celebration.

Temple and Gurdwara Reopen at Same Venue after 1947:

Many devotees from all over the country participated in the historic puja celebrations at Shrada Peeth Temple and Gurudwara. Swami Govindananda Saraswati of Hampi reached here with his followers on a rath yatra from Kishkinda, the birthplace of Lord Hanuman in Karnataka.

Sharda Temple [Credit-Bharat Marg]

Some Kashmiri pandit pilgrims were also present here, notable amongst them being A K Raina, a renowned theatre personality who has acted in Kashmir Files movie.

Head of Save Sharda Committee Kashmir, Ravinder Pandita said,

"It was yet again a historical moment to perform Navratri puja at Sharda temple LoC first time after partition. The temple and Gurudwara that used to exist here were burnt down in tribal raids in 1947 and a new temple and gurudwara has come up on the same piece of land on the same pattern, that was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 23 March, this year.”

Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted and said it is a matter of profound spiritual significance that the Shardiya Navaratri Puja resound in the shrine.

The historic event signifies not only the return of peace in the valley but also the rekindling of our nation's spiritual and cultural flame. Kashmir was known for its deep-rooted spiritual aspirations, like Kashmiri Pandit and Sufiyana culture.

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Bharat Ratna Awards For Respected Leaders For Their Esteemed Field Services

Bharat Ratna Awards For Respected Leaders [Credit-Pune Mirror]

The government of India, in historic announcements, declared the conferment of the Bharat Ratna to three distinguished personalities. The nation's highest civilian award is conferred to those who have made invaluable contributions to the country in their respective fields.

Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Former Prime Minister Shri PV Narasimha Rao, and Dr. MS Swaminathan are the esteemed leaders/recipients of this prestigious honor.

In a series of tweets, PM Modi announced the conferring of the Bharat Ratna to these personalities and recognized their unparalleled contributions to agriculture, farmer's welfare, nation-building, and economic reforms. 

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Bharat Ratna for Chaudhary Charan Singh:

Known as the lifelong advocate for Farmer's Rights. The late Chaudhary Charan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India in 1979 during the Janta Dal government. Chaudhary Charan Singh has been posthumously honored with the Bharat Ratna for his unwavering dedication to the welfare of farmers.

Bharat Ratna for Chaudhary Charan Singh [Credit-X]

Throughout his political career, including as the Chief Minister of UP and the Home Minister of India, advocated the course of farmers and played a significant role in nation-building. His activeness during the anti-emergency drive and commitment to democracy have been highlighted as sources of inspiration for the entire nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in the government's good fortune to honor Chaudhary Singh's legacy and his incomparable contributions to the farmer's community and overall to the country.

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Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao:

Popularly known as the Architect of Economic Liberalization. Prime Minister Modi tweeted that the government is also delighted to award the Bharat Ratna to Shri PV Narasimha Rao. 

The government of India recognized his visionary leadership that ushered India into a new era of economic development. PM tweeted, as a distinguished scholar and statesman, that Rao's tenure as the Prime Minister of India was marked by significant economic reforms.

Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao [Credit-X]

Those reforms opened India's markets to the world and laid a solid foundation for the country's prosperity and growth. Even Rao's contributions extended beyond economic policy, enriching India's foreign policy, language, and education sectors.

Prime Minister also mentioned that Rao's multifaceted legacy as a leader who steered India through critical transformations has been duly acknowledged.

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Bharat Ratna for Dr. MS Swaminathan:

Known as the Pioneer of Green Revolution or Agricultural Revolution. PM Modi tweeted that the government has acknowledged Dr. MS Swaminathan's monumental role in transforming Indian agriculture and ensuring the country's food security.

Dr. Swaminathan is also known as the father of the Indian Green Revolution. His efforts in modernizing agriculture have been instrumental in achieving self-reliance in food production during critical times.

Bharat Ratna for Dr. MS Swaminathan [Credit-X]

Dr. Swaminathan's work as an innovator and mentor in encouraging research and learning among students has also been celebrated. Prime Minister personally reflected on Dr. Swaminathan's visionary leadership and his close relationship.

PM Modi's close relationship emphasized the profound impact of his insights and contributions to the nation's prosperity.

Prime Minister Modi also earlier announced the country's highest civilian honor for LK Advani and Karpoori Thakur. Shri LK Advani was known as the Mastercraft of the Ram Mandir movement in 1990, and Karpoori Thakur was a strong voice and leader of the backward class that is Mandal Ayog. 

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The Iconic Role of Monkeys in Ram Mandir Movement and Inauguration

The Iconic Monkey Image on Atop The Dome on 30 October 1990 [Credit-India Today]

Validation of a direct connection between Ram Mandir and Monkeys has been proved by many pictures, photo images, journalists, and authoritative personnel. Indians and the Hindu community worldwide will never forget the day of 30 October 1990.

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The Iconic Monkey Image on Atop The Dome on 30 October 1990:

It was October 30, 1990, an iconic photo from that 'Historic Day' of the Ram Mandir movement has returned to our collective memory as the country prepares for the 'Pran Pratishtha' [Consecration] ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at Ayodhya on January 22.

On that day, around 28,000 Uttar Pradesh Armed Constabulary personnel were deployed in Ayodhya. The deployment was to thwart the Ram Mandir 'Kar Seva' organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad [VHP].

It was the security 'Bandobast' by then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav who boasted self "Ayodhya mein parinda bhi par nahi maar sakta". The entire road to the Babri Masjid was barricaded with heavily armed khaki-clad men.

During the struggle between the security personnel and the karsevaks, a sadhu who knew how to drive a bus jumped onto the seat and started driving towards Babri Masjid. The police bus was used to detain karsevaks.

Swami Vigyanand, Joint General Secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad [VHP] called it a 'watershed moment' when the sadhu plowed through the barricades and opened the road for thousands of karsevaks.

Swami Vigyanand, Joint General Secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad [Credit-Prachyam]

Karsevaks braved hundreds of security personnel and moved towards the disputed Babri Masjid. Some karsevaks managed to climb on the dome of the disputed structure and planted 'Bhagwa Dhwaj'[Saffrin flags].

The security personnel deputed there soon began lathi-charging and shooting at the karsevaks to disperse them. By the offensive move of security personnel, the karsevaks were forced to retreat by the evening.

Deputed officials wanted the saffron flags [Bhagwa Dhwaj] removed from the domes but faced a unique situation. They found that a monkey had taken a position on the middle dome of the mosque.

The security officials saw the monkey as an 'Avatar' of Lord Hanuman, who had appeared to protect the flag, so they were unwilling to disturb it. The monkey kept sitting near the flag atop the central dome for hours.

Late at night, after the monkey left the dome, some police personnel climbed atop the dome and removed the flag. VHP functionary shares the iconic image of the monkey atop the dome published by many Hindi Newspapers on November 1, 1990.

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The Monkey Image Again on July 23, 1992:

There have been recurring images of the Mankey [a symbol of Hanuman] atop the Babri Masjid dome during the Ram Mandir movement. Another photo from India Today's achieves takes the story further. This photo was clicked by Parmod Pushkarna on July 23, 1992.

The 'Kar Sewa' for the Mandir was suspended after the brutal killings of the karsevaks and re-started in July 1992. Though the karsevaks reached Ayodhya, the program was postponed. This time one monkey was also sitting on the central dome of the Babri Masjid.

Photojournalist Parmod Pushkaran, now 76 [Credit-TOI]

Photojournalist Parmod Pushkaran, now 76, recalled I was intrigued that while security personnel and barricades prevented people from reaching the disputed spot, a monkey had reached the top of the dome. People were mesmerized and called that monkey "Hanuman ka Avatar."

There were a lot of restrictions in Ayodhya in those days. We used to hide behind buildings or climb onto roofs to take photos. That was a time when the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Movement was on full steam.

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The Story of the Monkey in Opening of Temple Doors Order:

The reference to monkeys in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir case can also be found in the autobiography of KM Pandey. KM Pandey was the District Judge of Faizabad [Old name of Ayodhya] on Feb 1, 1986, who ordered that the doors of the Babri Masjid be opened for devotees to the 'Darshan of Ram Lalla Idol.'

In his autobiography 'Voice of Conscience,' published in the 1990s. Mr. Pandey mentions a divine power behind his judgment on that day. He narrated that on the date when orders for opening locks were passed, a Black Monkey was sitting for the whole day on the roof of the courtroom.

KM Pandey District Judge of Faizabad in 1986 [Credit-OpIndia]

In the courtroom in which the hearing was going on, Monkey was sitting holding the flag post. Thousands of people of Faizabad and Ayodhya, who were present to hear the final orders, had offered him groundnuts and various fruits. 

Strangely, the monkey did not touch any of the offerings and left the place when the final order was passed at 4.40 pm. The DC  and SSP escorted me to my bungalow. I was surprised to see him in my bungalow. I just saluted him and treated him to be some divine power.

However, KM Pandey's order to unlock the doors was turned down by the Allahabad High Court. It was to be part of a lengthy legal process that started with an FIR in 1858 after Nihang Sikhs barged into the Masjid-e-Janam Sthan and performed a 'Havan.'

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The Story of Monkeys and The Supreme Court Verdict:

Senior advocate and former attorney general K Parasarn also talked about the incident of monkeys during the Supreme Court Verdict. Mr. K Parasarn successfully argued the case of Ram Lalla Virajman.

Mr. Parasarn narrated the matter on November 9, 2019, when the five-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered the landmark verdict, ordering the 2.77 acres of land to be handed over to a Ram Janmabhoomi trust for the construction of a Ram Lalla Temple.

Senior advocate and former attorney general K Parasarn [Credit-YouTube]

The Historic Verdict was delivered on a Saturday, and on the subsequent Monday, 30-40 monkeys appeared from nowhere on the terrace of his residence in Delhi. I was out on the open terrace on the second floor. Can't imagine so many monkeys that too around 8.45 pm.

They were playing, jumping, kicking......Lord Ram took care of it....69 years he waited for it, recalls Mr. Parasarn.

Monkeys have been perceived by devotees throughout the Ram Mandir movement as a manifestation of the divine power. The iconic October 1990 image of the monkey, splashed across newspapers, was one among that thread.

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Newly Built Ayodhya International Airport Renamed After Maharishi Valmiki

 The government has decided to rename the recently built airport in Ayodhya. It will be renamed 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport' after the author of the Hindu epic 'Ramayana'.

Ayodhya International Airport Renamed After Maharishi Valmiki  [Credit-YouTube]

The government had earlier decided that the airport would be called the 'Maryada Purshottam Shri Ram Ayodhya International Airport'. 

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Newly Built Airport to be Inaugurated by PM:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-constructed Maharishi Valmiki International Ayodhya Airport on Saturday 30 December 2023. After the inauguration of the airport, three weeks later, the consercation ceremony of Ram Mandir will take place.

Two indigenous airlines, IndiGo and Air India Express will operate the first flights from Ayodhya airport on Saturday. These airlines have shared their schedules to be available from Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad to Ayodhya starting in January 2024.

Newly Built Airport to be Inaugurated by PM [Credit-YouTube]

According to the Airport construction authority, the first phase of the airport's development cost over $174 million. It will serve approximately one million passengers per year. The airport's terminal will have an area of 6500 square meters.

According to the sources, the second phase of airport development will include the construction of a new terminal. The new terminal building will have a 50,000 square meter area to handle 3,000 passengers during peak hours and 6 million passengers annually.

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Ayodhya Airport Depicts the Life of Lord Ram:

Airport Authority said the terminal's facade building depicts the architecture of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The interiors of the terminal building are bejeweled with local art pieces, paintings, and murals showcasing the life of Lord Ram.

The airport terminal also consists of various sustainability features. These include an insulated roofing system, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, landscaping with fountains, and a water treatment plant.

Ayodhya Airport Depicts the Life of Lord Ram [Credit-PuneNow]

The architect of Ayodhya Airport is designed by Vipul Varshney. He created the aerodrome structure from the inspiration of Lord Ram's life. Mr. Varshney used the Nagara architectural style to build the airport. Nagara's Architectural style is quite famous in the northern or western regions of the country.

It has seven mountain peaks or 'shikaras' as per the Kanda Ramayan version. The India railways have also changed the Ayodhya railway station from 'Ayodhya Junction' to 'Ayodhya Dham Junction'.

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Janakpur Indispensable From Ayodhya Like Sister City; Nepal Ambassador

Nepal is buoyed by the tourism prospects after the inauguration of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya after a month. Nepal's Janakpur is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram's consort Sita. 

Janakpur Indispensable From Ayodhya Like Sister City [Credit-The Times of India]

According to Nepal's Ambassador to India Shankar Prasad Sharma, we are hoping pilgrims from across the world, who visit Ram's birthplace, will also visit Sita's birthplace.

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Sister City Relationship Between Janakpur and Ayodhya:

Nepal's Ambassador said that both countries are working to establish a 'sister city relationship' between Janakpur and Ayodhya. He has been pitching Janakpur as an indispensable part of the Ramayan circuit ahead of the grand inauguration temple opening ceremony.

Mr. Sharma highlighted the Indian government plan in 2014, the Ramayan circuit retraces the life of Lord Ram and includes major pilgrim sites related to the Ramayan, along with Janakpur in Nepal.

Sister City Relationship Between Janakpur and Ayodhya [Credit-X]

He was speaking in a seminar organized by the Incredible Chamber of India in coordination with the Nepal Embassy last week on the Ramayan Circuit. He said to the Indian Express,

"After the Ram temple inauguration, the number of devotees will be more than doubled. Ayodhya is becoming more prominent............., so is Janakpur."

There is great road and rail connectivity from India to Nepal. They are developing further even within Nepal too.

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Janakpur Indispensable From Ayodhya:

Janakpur earlier known as 'Mithila' is the birthplace of  Lord Ram consort Sita. Janaki Mandir, the birth site of Sita Mata, embodies the cultural heritage of Nepal. The cultural and religious pilgrim has become one of the major components for strengthening ties between India and Nepal.

With India and Nepal working jointly on the Ramayan circuit, Janakpur is a vital part. It will add to and aid tourism development in both countries. There are people in Thailand and Indonesia who also know about Ram and Sita. These places will interest them.

India-Nepal Shares Cultural and Religious Bondage:

Other than Janakpur and Ayodhya's sister city relationship, Nepal also has a Balmiki Ashram, like one in India. Sharma said Nepalese believe it is the original religious retreat where Sita spent several months.

India-Nepal Shares Cultural and Religious Bondage [Credit-OneIndia]

This shows how so many people in Nepal love the Ramayan philosophy and ideals of Lord Ram. Nepal has also focused on supporting, developing, and promoting the Ramayan circuit in Nepal as well as in India.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, there are 15 thematic circuits from the Ramayan circuit and Buddhist circuit. These are the only two transnational circuits that include Nepal.

Janakpur Mayor Manoj Sah shared his thoughts during the event and said during his visit to Janakpur in 2018. PM Modi had announced a Rs 100 crore grant to develop the area. The project is in process and will be completed soon. During the Nepal PM visit earlier this year, PM Modi said that the Ramayan circuit was a 'connection between both countries'.

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1858 Nihangs' Descendent To Serve Langar On Ram Temple Inauguration

The descendent of Nihang Jathebandi, who entered the Babri Mosque in 1858, will offer langar seva on 22 January at the inauguration of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. On 30 November 1858, 25 Nihang Singhs under the leadership of Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Khalsa, had entered the Babri Masjid.

1858 Nihangs' Descendent To Serve Langar On Ram Temple Inauguration  [Credit-The Indian Express]

They had performed havan in it besides written 'Ram-Ram' on the masjid walls and hoisted the saffron flag. This incident led to a case that was registered against the 25 Nihang Singhs then in charge of Awadh police station after the complaint of the Muezzin [Masjid's officer]. 

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The Importance of the 1858 Nihanghs' Case in Ram Temple Jurisdiction:

This case garnered attention on November 9, 2019, when the Supreme Court of India gave its verdict in favor of the Ram Lala Temple. There were many evidences produced and one of them was this which led to the judgment in favor of Ram Lala Temple.

The information of offering langar seva on 22 January during the inauguration of Shri Ram Temple is shared by Jathedar Baba Harjit Singh Rasulpur. Baba Harjit Singh is the eighth descendant of the family of Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Khalsa Ji.

The SC ruling cited the report by Sheetal Dubey, the Thanedar of Oudh, in November 1858. As per the case report,

"Today Mr. Nihang Singh Fakir Khalsa, a resident of Punjab, organized Hawan and Puja of Guru Gobind Singh and erected a symbol of Sri Bhagwan, with....... the premises of the Masjid. At the time.........symbol, 25 Sikhs were posted there for security. [Sic]"

 

Khalsa Nihangs' role in Ayodhya Ram Temple [Credit-Zee News]

The report further stated that he [Thanedar] had taken a 'summons' to the said Fakir and had 'admonished' him. Despite that, they continued to insist that 'every place belonged to Nirankar.'

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The Descendent Would Carry Forward Their Ancestor's Devotion:

The 8th generation, disciples of Jathedar Nihang Fakir Singh Khalsa, Baba Harjit Singh Rasulpur said he would be carrying forward his ancestor's devotion towards Lord Ram by holding a langar in Ayodhya. 

As per Baba Harjit Singh Khalsa Rasulpur Ji,

" Now when the Prana Prathishtha [Consercation] of Lord Ram is..........on January 22, 2024, how can I lag behind."

Baba Harjit Singh added that he along with Nihang Singhs will organize a langar seva in Ayodhya on January 22 and will serve devotees coming from all over the country and abroad.

Baba said he has no affiliation with any political party and is only a bearer of eternal traditions. I would face criticism while maintaining harmony between Nihangs and Sanatan Dharma because on the one hand, I am an Amritdhari Sikh but on the other hand, I wear rudrakhsa mala around my neck. 

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