Lord Ram is worshipped throughout the nation and in lots of overseas nations as effectively. Ram Lalla’s consecration ceremony on January 22 will mark his return to Ayodhya after a spot of round 450 years. Whereas Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration ceremony, he’s visiting a number of temples within the south which has sturdy connections with Lord Ram. Ranging from Maharashtra, PM Modi has to this point visited Andhra Pradesh and Kerala as effectively.
Now, he will probably be visiting numerous important temples in Tamil Nadu on 20-21 January. On 20th January, he’ll take part in a programme at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He may even hear to numerous students reciting verses from the Kamba Ramayanam on this temple. Thereafter, he’ll attain Rameswaram and carry out Darshan and Pooja in Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. On 21st January, the Prime Minister will carry out Darshan and Pooja at Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi. Close to Dhanushkodi, Prime Minister Modi may even go to Arichal Munai, which is alleged to be the place from the place the Ram Setu was constructed.
Maharashtra – 48 Lok Sabha Seats
Nashik holds important connections to the Aranya Kand of the Ramayana, the epic the place Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman resided alongside the banks of the Godavari River. Notably, it’s the locale the place Lakshman reduce off Surpanakha’s nostril. The revered Shree Kala Ram Mandir which PM Modi visited, stands within the Panchavati Space of Nashik, a spot deeply intertwined with the occasions of the Ramayana. Panchavati holds a particular significance because it witnessed key episodes of the epic. Lord Ram, accompanied by Sita and Lakshman, spent a substantial time within the Dandakaranya forest, which encompasses the Panchavati area. The legend has it that Lord Ram selected this area for his abode as a result of auspicious presence of those 5 important timber – Panchvati – 5 banyan timber. Now, by visiting the temple, PM Modi despatched a message to the individuals of Maharashtra that the Ram Temple is prepared for devotees. Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats and BJP is dealing with powerful competitors there as a result of NCP-Sena UBT-Congress alliance.
Andhra Pradesh – 25 Seats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out darshan and puja at Veerbhadra Temple in Lepakshi, Puttaparthi, in Andhra Pradesh on January 16. PM Modi heard verses from the Ranganatha Ramayan in Telugu and witnessed the story of Jatayu visually introduced via the normal shadow puppetry artwork kind from Andhra Pradesh often known as Tholu Bommalata. Lepakshi’s historic significance is rooted within the Ramayana, as it’s believed that the injured chook Jatayu, wounded by Ravana through the abduction of Goddess Sita, descended at this location after an intense battle and attended Mokhsa. Even when the BJP manages to win three to 5 seats out of 25 within the state, it is going to be a lift for the saffron get together.
Kerala – 20 Lok Sabha Seats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out darshan and puja at Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala on January 17. PM Modi appealed to individuals to mild Ram Jyoti on January 22 to mark the Ram Temple consecration ceremony. The BJP has considerably elevated its vote share in a few of the seats together with Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur and Attingal seats. Of the 20 seats, the BJP is making an attempt to win at the very least 3-5 seats with the assistance of Hindu and Christian voters.
Tamil Nadu – 39 Lok Sabha Seats
The BJP has gained important reputation within the state underneath state unit chief Okay Annamalai. Now, with PM Modi’s common visits and temple darshans, the BJP is making an attempt to carve a distinct segment among the many Hindu voters. PM Modi’s reputation clubbed with the dynamism of Annamalai is prone to improve BJP’s vote share. And if this interprets into victory, it might mark the saffron get together’s south growth. There are 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu.
With the Lok Sabha elections simply three months away, the BJP is working around the clock to extend its vote share within the southern states.