In an overwhelming display of devotion, over 5 lakh Shri Ram devotees from Pimpri-Chinchwad participated in Maharashtra’s largest Chariot procession (Rath Yatra) on Sunday evening. The grand event, initiated by Hindutva MLA Mahesh Landge, unfolded amidst a devotional atmosphere filled with the resounding chants of ‘Jai Siyaram,’ accompanied by a spectacular display of firecrackers.
The Rath Yatra was organized to commemorate the consecration of the Lord Ram temple in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya and the installation of the Lord Ram idol. Devotees from across Pimpri-Chinchwad responded enthusiastically to the call, making the Rath Yatra a resounding success.
Mahesh Landge, BJP MLA from Bhosari constituency, expressed his joy, stating, “Lord Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Shrikshetra Ayodhya will be penned in golden letters in history. On this auspicious occasion, Pimpri-Chinchwad is very happy. Best wishes to all Indians on this historic occasion. I appeal everyone to keep Ram in your hearts.”
The Rath Yatra commenced from Bhakti-Shakti Chowk in Nigdi and featured thousands of two-wheelers and four-wheelers, four Vijay Raths, replicas of the Ram temple, live performances, Ganga Aarti, Kalash Yatra, and a spectacular fireworks display. The event aimed to create awareness about Hinduism and celebrate the historic consecration of the Lord Shri Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Lord Shri Ram temple in Ayodhya added to the jubilant atmosphere, creating a sense of celebration and joy throughout the country. MLA Mahesh Landge had been organizing various religious, spiritual, and cultural activities in Pimpri-Chinchwad for the past seven days, leading up to the grand Rath Yatra.
