Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the public on Sunday for the enthusiastic response and intense excitement surrounding the grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next year. He also urged people to gather all songs, poems, and artwork related to the consecration on January 22 and post it on social media platforms using the hashtag #RamBhajan. In his monthly radio address, “Mann Ki Baat,” PM Modi spoke to his fellow citizens on Sunday. He mentioned that the nation was very excited about the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
“People are finding different channels or outlets to give voice to their feelings around the opening of the Ram Temple. You must have seen that over the past few days, several ‘bhajans’ (devotional songs) have been composed on the theme of Shri Ram and Ayodhya. Many people are composing verses around the grand consecration event while experienced and well-regarded artistes, emerging poets and lyricists are coming up with soul-stirring ‘bhajans’. I have also shared some of these (devotional) songs on my social media handles. It seems that the world of art is adding to the general festive ambience around this historic moment in its own, unique style,” PM Modi said.
In addition, he recognized the poetry, prose, and other artistic components that are becoming more visible in advance of the January 22 opening of the Ram Temple.
“Can I request all my listeners to consider collating all pieces of creation and artistic expression around the Ram Temple opening on January 22 and put them on social media platforms under common hashtags?” PM Modi requested his listeners during the address.
“I request you all share your creations on social media under #ShriRamBhajan. This assimilation of feelings and devotion will set off a spiritual wave and add to the prevailing ambience around the worship and celebration of Lord Ram,” PM Modi said.