India Devotees Celebrate Opening of Controversial Hindu Temple
January 22, 2024
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0:39Now PlayingIndia Devotees Celebrate Opening of Controversial Hindu Temple
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as posted by the channelJubilant devotees celebrated across India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday opened a controversial Hindu temple built on the ruins of a historic mosque in the northern city of Ayodhya. The temple delivers a crucial Hindu nationalist pledge that Modi’s governing party hopes will catapult him to a record third successive term in upcoming elections. #india #modi #hindi #hindu #ayodhya #ram
The temple, which is still under construction, is dedicated to Hinduism’s Lord Ram and fulfills a long-standing demand by millions of Hindus who worship the revered deity. Modi’s party and other Hindu nationalist groups portrayed the temple as central to their vision of reclaiming Hindu pride. Modi led the opening ceremony as Hindu priests chanted hymns.
Millions of Indians watched the ceremony on television, with news channels running non-stop coverage of the event, portrayed as a religious spectacle. Nearly 7,500 people, including elite industrialists, politicians and movie stars, witnessed the ritual on a giant screen outside the temple as a military helicopter showered flower petals.
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