With great enthusiasm and joy, the residents of Nepal’s Madhesh province celebrated the consecration of ‘Ram Lalla’ in Ayodhya on Monday. The town of Janakpur Dham, revered as the birthplace of goddess Sita, adorned itself for the Ram Temple consecration ceremony. The Janaki temple, a focal point of the festivities, was embellished with garlands and flowers by the temple authorities.
In Janakpur Dham, Hindus participated in the celebrations with a myriad of cultural and religious events, expressing their jubilation by inscribing “Jai Siyaram” with flowers. Notably, goddess Sita, also known as Janaki, was the daughter of King Janak of Janakpur, located around 500 kilometers east of Ayodhya in India. This town has long symbolized the ancient bond shared by Nepal and India.
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The houses and streets of Janakpur were transformed with colorful lights, paper flags, banners, and garlands, creating a festive ambiance, as reported by local authorities. A remarkable display included the lighting of 1.25 lakh earthen lamps to mark the auspicious occasion of ‘Pran Pratishtha.’
In Madhesh province’s Sarlahi district, residents illuminated their houses, engaged in religious songs, and played music in homage to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, according to Rakesh Mishra, a central member of the Janamat Party. Religious processions were conducted, and prayers were offered at major temples throughout the region.
The celebrations were not confined to Janakpurdham, as they reverberated across eight districts in Madhesh province, including Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Siraha, Saptari, Bara, Parsa, and Rautahat. Additionally, residents from districts bordering India, such as Sunsari, Morang, Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Banke, and Bardiya, actively joined in the jubilation, showcasing the widespread significance of the occasion.
