The United Kingdom Parliament resonated with the chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ echoing the anticipation for the upcoming Ram Temple ‘pran prathista’ ceremony scheduled in Ayodhya on January 22. This occurrence unfolded as UK temples and community organizations expressed their solidarity with the grand inauguration ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi expressed his amazement, stating, “Who could have dreamt that the UK Parliament proceedings would one day begin with the holy sound of shankh (conch shell) and their parliament would resonate with Jai Shri Ram?” Minister Joshi shared a video on social media, purportedly shot inside the UK Parliament, capturing the remarkable moment when the sacred chants filled the parliamentary chambers.
Lord Shri Ram is coming back to reclaim his glory and the parliament of the ones who plundered our holy land is now resonating with chants of Lord Ram.
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 19, 2024
Who could have dreamt that the UK Parliament proceedings would one day begin with the holy sound of shankh and their parliament… pic.twitter.com/J9eagDD0CD
The event commenced with a soulful bhajan, setting a devotional tone for the gathering. Members of the Shri Sita Ram Foundation (SSUK) presented the Kakbhushundi Samvad, and a tribute to Shri Krishna’s life unfolded through an exploration of the 12th Chapter of the Gita. Harrow MP Bob Blackman, along with Raj Rajeshwar Guru ji and Swami Surya Prabha Didi from Brahmarishi Ashram, Hunslow, presided over the event, adding to the spiritual atmosphere.
Over 200 temples, community organizations, and associations across the UK signed a declaration expressing their joy and solidarity with the 1.5 billion global celebrants of the Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony. The UK declaration, symbolizing unity, is set to be presented to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya before the Pran Pratishta ceremony.
Dharmic communities in the UK conveyed their excitement to welcome the historic inauguration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The statement reported by ANI highlighted the shared joy among these communities, emphasizing the significance of unity and cultural bonds.
Countdown to Pran Pratishta in Ayodhya
The Pran Pratishta ceremony is scheduled to take place in Ayodhya on January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders in attendance. The week-long ceremony, beginning on January 16, will involve Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. Celebrities and notable personalities have also received invitations to partake in this historic event.
As the countdown to the Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘pran prathista’ ceremony continues, the resonance of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in the UK Parliament adds a unique and symbolic chapter to the global celebration of this monumental occasion. The signing of the UK declaration serves as a testament to the shared joy and cultural unity among the Dharmic communities worldwide. The eyes of the world are now eagerly focused on Ayodhya, where the historic Pran Pratishta ceremony will unfold on January 22, marking a significant milestone in the cultural and religious landscape.
