Times Square to Eiffel Tower: Global celebrations for Ayodhya's Ram Temple ceremony

By Anand Singha CNBC-TV18.com Published Jan 15, 2024

[{"selector":"#anim-3ee5367a-c223-4acd-bf61-0d254d204d92","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e245cfe3-bbc3-402d-a13b-7192bba97740 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] As the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya approaches on January 22, the excitement has crossed borders, with nearly a dozen events planned across the globe to celebrate this historic occasion.

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Nationwide celebrations across the US

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Mauritian govt's recognition

[{"selector":"#anim-a365d332-b8c8-420d-bb4b-e6af4d615516 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dd7e1ab0-b335-413d-994a-2603835296e6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Mauritian govt announced a 2-hour special break for Hindu public officers on Jan 22, allowing them to participate in local events marking the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram in Ayodhya.

PM Modi's involvement in Ayodhya ceremony

[{"selector":"#anim-1c79c9db-6d98-49f1-9dc4-15f0a64c3e4f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to attend the ceremonial installation of the idol of Shri Ram on Jan 22.

Tesla musical light show in Maryland

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Billboards across the US

[{"selector":"#anim-c74aa647-3afa-4ef2-87fb-e042a4a7968d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1fd040d7-9322-41ad-8a69-85a2e3adb3fc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Over 40 billboards featuring Lord Ram and the Ram Temple have been erected in over 10 states in the United States.

Global Rath Yatra in Paris

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Prasad distribution across America

[{"selector":"#anim-33c1dfa2-b64e-4fec-80c0-5a7074cfbc7b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c4002557-641d-464e-99c7-54196ea7f53e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] After January 22, prasad will be distributed in temples across America, starting from Boston, further extending the celebrations.

Australia to join the festivities

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Africa's involvement

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[{"selector":"#anim-bd35892f-16b3-46ae-b558-c7f69593836d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-91214a8b-e3c5-41bf-b6fc-243bd31f10a3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Similar events are planned in Buckingham, Bankok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Bali, underlining the universal resonance of this historic event.

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