Nagpur: The Ayodhya Ram temple ‘kar sevaks’ from Nagpur, who lived in virtual oblivion for nearly three decades, have now become the sought-after heroes by citizens’ groups, political outfits and the Hindu rights bodies ahead of the January 22 consecration ceremony. Ex-corporator Rajan Bhoot, who, along with 25 other ‘kar sevaks’, were felicitated recently.
Bhoot narrated how he and other ‘kar sevaks’ from the city headed for Ayodhya were jailed for a month in UP’s Fatehpur in 1990.
The Gokul Mitra Parivar, a group of residents and social workers from a residential society from Borgaon near Gorewada, identified and felicitated about 30 ‘kar sevaks’ at an event titled ‘Sangharsh se safalta tak’.
Bhoot said he led a team of around 50 to Allahabad but was rounded up from a ‘dharamshala’ and taken to a warehouse where the Uttar Pradesh police kept them in confinement for a month. “Some youngsters from Nagpur managed to flee and walked along the railway tracks, crossed forests and finally reached Ayodhya. When the news of police lathicharge on ‘kar sevaks’ reached us, those in confinement refused food and staged a hunger strike,” said Bhoot. The police action left many youths from Nagpur injured and one died during treatment.
Shivprasad Sahu, now in his 80s, said their train to Ayodhya was abruptly halted after some people dislodged the tracks. “We walked by the side of the railway tracks. Such was the emotion and determination that the disruption of their train journey failed to deter people, including the elderly from Nagpur, to head towards Ayodhya braving odds like biting cold and lack of food,” he said.
All wanted to see Lord Ram back on his throne. Ram on lips and determination in hearts inspired all of them to contribute their bit to see construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, added Sahu.
Former corporator Ravindra Bhoyar, who had performed ‘kar seva’ for three consecutive years beginning 1990, lauded the citizens’ gesture to acknowledge the contribution of the city’s resolute ‘kar sevaks’. All of them are delighted at their dream finally becoming a reality.
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Bhoot narrated how he and other ‘kar sevaks’ from the city headed for Ayodhya were jailed for a month in UP’s Fatehpur in 1990.
The Gokul Mitra Parivar, a group of residents and social workers from a residential society from Borgaon near Gorewada, identified and felicitated about 30 ‘kar sevaks’ at an event titled ‘Sangharsh se safalta tak’.
Bhoot said he led a team of around 50 to Allahabad but was rounded up from a ‘dharamshala’ and taken to a warehouse where the Uttar Pradesh police kept them in confinement for a month. “Some youngsters from Nagpur managed to flee and walked along the railway tracks, crossed forests and finally reached Ayodhya. When the news of police lathicharge on ‘kar sevaks’ reached us, those in confinement refused food and staged a hunger strike,” said Bhoot. The police action left many youths from Nagpur injured and one died during treatment.
Shivprasad Sahu, now in his 80s, said their train to Ayodhya was abruptly halted after some people dislodged the tracks. “We walked by the side of the railway tracks. Such was the emotion and determination that the disruption of their train journey failed to deter people, including the elderly from Nagpur, to head towards Ayodhya braving odds like biting cold and lack of food,” he said.
All wanted to see Lord Ram back on his throne. Ram on lips and determination in hearts inspired all of them to contribute their bit to see construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, added Sahu.
Former corporator Ravindra Bhoyar, who had performed ‘kar seva’ for three consecutive years beginning 1990, lauded the citizens’ gesture to acknowledge the contribution of the city’s resolute ‘kar sevaks’. All of them are delighted at their dream finally becoming a reality.
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Hindus in European nations and Canada have initiated their own ceremonies ahead of the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya. They are planning screenings of the ceremony, organizing prayers, recitals, and special pujas in various locations. The celebrations include gatherings, bhajans, religious slogans, live telecasts, and extended kirtan ceremonies.
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The run-up to the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya has begun with rituals. The idol of Ram Lalla will be consecrated at the new temple. Sculptor Arun Yogiraj and prominent saints and seers participated in the ceremony, seeking forgiveness for any mistakes made during the carving of the idol.
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The 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, made of ‘shyamal’ stone, is placed in the sanctum sanctorum. The idol stands on a lotus with a halo, weighing 150 kg and measuring 7ft. The ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony took place at the selected muhurat of 1.28pm. Acharyas and gurus conducted rituals, recited Vedas, and recited various versions of Ramayana.
The 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, made of ‘shyamal’ stone, is placed in the sanctum sanctorum. The idol stands on a lotus with a halo, weighing 150 kg and measuring 7ft. The ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony took place at the selected muhurat of 1.28pm. Acharyas and gurus conducted rituals, recited Vedas, and recited various versions of Ramayana.