PM Modi breaks 11-day fast after Ram temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ritual

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Ayodhya, Jan 22, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday broke his 11-day fast after the ’Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

He broke his fast after Govind Dev Giri Maharaj fed him ’Charanamrit’ (sweet drink made with milk used for rituals).

 

Govind Dev Giri Maharaj also praised PM Modi’s devotion for successfully completing his 11-day rituals.

PM Modi announced on January 12 that he will start an 11-day special ritual till the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. In an audio message posted on his official YouTube channel, the Prime Minister said he was fortunate to be a witness to what he described as a "historic" and "auspicious" occasion.

"Only 11 days are left for the ’Pran Pratishtha’ of the Ram temple. God created me to represent the people of India during the consecration. Keeping this in mind, I am starting a special ritual for 11 days from today," he said in the audio message.

In an audio message posted on his official YouTube channel, PM Modi said he was fortunate to be a witness to what he described as a "historic" and "auspicious" occasion.

Ram Lalla’s face was revealed after PM Modi led the ’Pran Pratishtha’ ritual earlier today. He arrived in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple and then started the consecration ceremony as he was pictured with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwant by his side.

Courtesy: India Today