GORAKHPUR: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said here on Friday that centuries old clouds over Ayodhya have dispersed after a long struggle of Ram bhakts. Once constructed, Ram temple in Ayodhya will be the most magnificent in the world, he added.
Yogi was addressing devotees who had lined up along the roads to welcome the grand Vijayadashmi shobha yatra taken out by him from Gorakhnath temple amidst thunderous beats of dhols and nagadas. Hundreds of people, including those from the Muslim and Sindhi communities, had assembled to welcome the yatra, which culminated at the Ramlila maidan (ground).
After reaching Mansarovar Ramlila maidan, Yogi performed puja of Dev Vigrah inside the Mansarovar temple. He also performed raj tilak of Lord Ram.
“The clouds of 500 years over Ayodhaya have been dispersed. It was a long struggle and Ram bhakts left no stone unturned to ensure the construction of Ram temple. The distinction between religion, caste and creed could be erased by following the ideals of Shri Ram,” he said addressing the devotees.
“Truth prevails because it is accompanied by justice. And to attain both truth and justice, the path of religion is necessary. At present the construction work of Ram temple is underway on a war-footing. Once built, it will be the most magnificent temple in the world,” he added among loud cheers.
Yogi also said that the foundation of cultural development of the country is Lord Ram. “The foundation of cultural development in the country is Lord Ram. Both new Uttar Pradesh and new India are touching development peaks by following the ideals of Shri Ram.”
The CM, while citing the example of Lord Ram’s life, said: “Although challenges do come while walking the path of truth, but with patience, will power and commitment, success becomes certain.”
He added, “Religion is not limited to the method of worship, but inspires us to move on the path of righteousness and commitment towards duty and the ideals of Sri Ram inspire us towards path of righteousness.”
Thousands of people of different communities welcomed Gorakshpeethadhishwer (Yogi), including people of the Muslim and Sindhi communities. The newly appointed president of Urdu Academy, Chowdhary Kaifulwara, garland the chief minister while a large number of people of Muslim weaver’s community stood with him in CM’s welcome. Many Muslim women watched the yatra from the balconies and terraces of houses and took pictures of the CM moving in the procession.
A large number of people of Sindhi community welcomed Yogi with flowers and garlands at the under-construction Jhulelal temple.
The Shobha yatra is a tradition of Gorakshpeeth and all mahants, including Yogi, have been been leading the yatra twice a year, on Vijaydashmi and on Holi.
