Kathmandu:Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud called the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya a 'proud' moment and said that Lord Ram and goddess Sita are the epitomes of courage, sacrifice, justice and righteousness.
He further said that they symbolise the profound cultural and civilisational linkage between India and Nepal. "Jay Shree Ram! Inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir by Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and accomplishment of sacred Prana Pratishtha ceremony today is a proud moment for all the followers of Sanatan Dharma. Maryada Purushottam Sri Rama and Mata Sita, daughter of Nepal, were the epitomes of courage, sacrifice, justice and righteousness," Saud posted on X. "Between our two countries, Nepal and India, they symbolise the profound cultural and civilizational linkage. May their virtues and ideals continue to lead us to the service of humanity!" he added.
Meanwhile, in Janakpur, the home town of Goddess Sita, devotees lit 2.5 lakh oil lamps, to celebrate the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya on Monday evening. Rallies and celebratory events were also held in the ancient city along with the screening of the Pran Pratistha of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Janakpur, the Chief Mahanth along with the Chotte Mahanth had attended the ceremony. The idol of Shri Ram Lalla was unveiled in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ayodhya who later led the rituals at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple.