AYODHYA, March 20: Droupadi Murmu visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir on Wednesday and offered prayers to Ram Lalla.
During her visit, the President performed darshan and aarti at various locations within the temple complex. She also carried out the rituals of Shri Ram Yantra Sthapana and pujan.
Addressing the gathering, Murmu described her visit as a “supreme privilege,” saying she felt blessed to be in Ayodhya, revered as the birthplace of Prabhu Shri Ram. She noted that the occasion coincided with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, marking the beginning of Samvatsar 2083 and the first day of Navratri.
The President said that key milestones related to the temple, including the Bhoomi Pujan, Pran Pratishtha of the idol, opening of the Ram Darbar, and installation of the temple flag, represent “golden moments” in India’s cultural and historical journey.
Highlighting the vision of a developed and inclusive India, she expressed confidence that the country would achieve its goals by 2047 with the blessings of Lord Ram. She said the concept of Ram Rajya, as described by Goswami Tulsidas, reflects ideals of social harmony, prosperity, and moral values.
Murmu said these principles align with India’s contemporary goals of social inclusion and economic justice. She added that the nation’s ongoing progress across economic, social, political, and cultural spheres reflects a broader renaissance.
Calling for unity, the President urged citizens to work together in the spirit of devotion and shared responsibility to contribute to nation-building.
