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Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh, India): Devotees from Maharashtra have delivered a unique offering to Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya – a huge 7 feet 3 inches long sword weighing 80 kilograms. This act of devotion reflects the ongoing connection between Ayodhya and its followers across India. The present underscores the deep devotion and reverence held for Lord Ram Lalla by his followers and the connection between Ayodhya and its followers across India.
One of the pilgrim who had come with the sword, Nilesh Arun Sakar, said, “I have come from Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra and I am a collector of historical weapons. I have held exhibitions of my weapons at many places. Today I brought a Khadag (sword) similar to the Nandak Khadag (sword of Lord Vishnu) to dedicate it to Lord Ram. The special feature of this sword is that it weighs 80 kg and is 7 feet 3 inches long.”
Further talking about the specific details of the sword, he said, “If you will look closely, you will find that the Khadak has been made with a dedication to Lord Vishnu Narayan and all his ‘ Dashavatara’ have been incorporated into this. The blade of the sword is made of steel and the handle is made of brass with a gold covering on it.”
He further added that it took him one and a half months to make this sword dedicated to Lord Ram.
Meanwhile, on the second day, on Wednesday, after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla, Ayodhya sees a massive influx of devotees. Braving severe cold coupled with fog, people have stood in long queues around Rampath and the temple premises since morning.
Devotees of all ages fervently kept chanting “Jai Shri Ram” on the streets of Ayodhya.
The consecration of Shri Ram Lalla has significantly increased the number of visitors, making Ayodhya a focal point of pilgrimage. More than 6 lakh people got the opportunity of darshan on the first day after the Pran Pratistha ceremony.
The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in Ayodhya was held on Monday. The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony after the hour-long rituals in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the ceremony.
The event saw the participation of about 8,000 invitees, including 1,500–1,600 eminent guests.
‘Ram Nagari’ Ayodhya also attracted global attention, where earthen lamps were lit on a large scale and firecrackers were burst in various parts of the city, dazzling the sky at night. In the visuals, celebrations are being held at the famous Saryu Ghat, with local people expressing their devotion towards Ram Lala.
