Sat Jan 11 15:43:57 UTC 2025: ## Modi Celebrates First Anniversary of Ayodhya Ram Temple Consecration
**Ayodhya, India** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Saturday, calling the temple a “great heritage of India’s culture and spirituality.” In a social media post and video message, Modi lauded the temple as a symbol of India’s journey and aspirations, built through centuries of “sacrifice, penance, and struggle.”
He described the temple not merely as a place of worship, but as a representation of India’s ideals and collective consciousness, embodying the nation’s commitment to the well-being of all (“Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah”). Modi further stated that the Ram Temple symbolizes India’s break from a colonial past and its pursuit of a developed future.
The Ram Temple Trust has organized a series of cultural and religious events in Ayodhya to mark the anniversary. The Prime Minister’s message emphasizes the temple’s significance as a landmark achievement and a source of inspiration for India’s progress. This comes alongside a fundraising appeal by HinduPost, aiming to garner 2,500 contributions in the next month to maintain its operations.
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