India

CM Yogi Adityanath Takes Selfie With Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Sand Art Ahead Of Ram Mandir Consecration

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clicked a selfie with the backdrop of a sand sculpture featuring Lord Ram and the Ram temple at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya on Sunday. Crafted by the talented artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, the sand art showcased Prime Minister Modi, Chief Minister Yogi, a sculpture of Lord Ram, and the Ram temple.

Sudarsan Pattnaik, a Padma-awarded artist, is renowned for captivating audiences with his unique prowess, frequently creating magnificent sand sculptures depicting various Hindu deities. With a vast portfolio, Pattnaik has participated in over 65 international sand art competitions and festivals worldwide, securing numerous prizes for the country. He consistently utilizes his sand sculptures as a medium to raise awareness on critical issues such as HIV/AIDS, environmental conservation, plastic pollution, global warming, and terrorism.

The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony for Lord Ram’s idol is scheduled at the grand temple in Ayodhya at 12:30 PM on January 22, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This significant event will involve enthroning an idol of Lord Ram in the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. The newly crafted idol, sculpted by Arun Yogiraj, stands 51 inches tall, and weighs 1.5 tonnes. The portrayal depicts Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus, crafted from the same stone.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the rituals for the ‘Pran Pratishtha,’ with a team of priests led by Lakshmikant Dixit overseeing the main rituals. The ceremony will host several celebrities and notable personalities who have been invited to partake in this auspicious event.

Also Read: Delhi Government Schools To Stay Closed For Ram Mandir Consecration

Malika Sahni

Recent Posts

UPPSC Announces Single-Day PCS (Preliminary) Exam After CM Yogi’s Intervention

In response to demands from competitive exam candidates, the UPPSC announced a major decision to…

2 minutes ago

UPPSC Announces Key Changes To Exam Schedule; PCS Prelims Unchanged, RO/ARO Exams Delayed

 Addressing the concerns of exam aspirants, the UPPSC announced a major change in its examination…

23 minutes ago

PM Modi Arrives In Panvel, Maharashtra, Amidst Devotional Welcome

PM Modi received a warm welcome in Panvel, Maharashtra, from the people of Iskcon, with…

3 hours ago

Kiren Rijiju Launches Book On Waqf Reform, Calls Tt A New Era For Minority Welfare

Kiren Rijiju unveiled a new book titled Waqf Bill 2024: Respect to Islam and Gift…

4 hours ago

Indian Stock Market Extends Losing Streak As Key Sectors Face Selling Pressure

On Thursday, Indian stocks declined for the sixth straight day, with selling in PSU banks,…

7 hours ago

Supreme Court To Address Alarming Rise In Delhi Air Pollution On Monday

Supreme Court will convene to address Delhi’s escalating air pollution crisis, following concerns raised by…

8 hours ago