The foundation stone of Ram Janmabhoomi is set to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 August. The occasion will mark the Ram temple emerging as a unique centre of social harmony, said Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) general secretary Milind Parande.
“Lord Ram conveyed the message of social harmony and empowerment through his own life. The water of thousands of holy rivers across the country and the ‹raj› of holy shrines used in the foundation stone pujan of Ram Janmabhoomi will unite the whole of India and make it a vision of national unity,” explained Parande. He also cited mythological instances like Ahilya uddhar, friendship with Sabari and Nishadraj as examples of social harmony delivered by Lord Ram.
Parande further said, “There has been a lot of discussion about the development of the temple and Ayodhya since the Supreme Court›s decision on how Ayodhya will develop. Since Lord Rama was “maryada purushottam”, His glimpse should be seen in his homeland too.”
The VHP general secretary also expressed his enthusiasm about a press conference taking take place at the holy site. “This is where Dr Hedgewar›s Sangh-Ganga and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar › s Samta-Ganga originated,” he commented.
He also appealed that on 5 August people should collect in homes, establishments, monasteries, ashrams, etc. and commemorate the bhajan-pujan-kirtan of the beloved deity 10:30 am onwards. He asked everyone to dedicate flowers, perform aarti and distribute prasad. Arrangements are apparently underway to broadcast the Ayodhya programme live alongside the decoration of houses, markets and monasteries.