In a remarkable revelation, preparations for the consecration of the Ram Mandir have taken an unexpected turn with the rediscovery of a 1967 Nepalese postage stamp. Featuring Sri Ram and Sita, the stamp issued on April 18, 1967, to commemorate Ram Navami, bears the year 2024 in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar, aligning with the upcoming Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha.
The Vikram Samvat is 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, resulting in the year 2024 on the stamp corresponding to the current year in the Gregorian calendar. This intriguing synchronicity has sparked extensive discussions, as the stamp, issued 57 years ago, seemingly predicted the consecration of Lord Ram in the temple in 2024.
Devotees, who have patiently waited for 550 years, are on the brink of witnessing Lord Ram’s return to his sacred abode. The upcoming Pran Pratishtha ceremony, scheduled for January 22, will feature notable elements, including a majestic lion-like drum from Ahmedabad and an eight-metal conch donated by Satya Prakash Prajapati from Aligarh.
The drum, standing at 56 inches tall, made a grand entrance into Ayodhya, emitting awe-inspiring sounds. It is set to be a prominent fixture in the temple, enhancing the divine atmosphere during Lord Ram’s consecration.
The eight-metal conch, generously donated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, will hold a significant place at Lord Ram’s feet during the ceremony. Trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das expressed gratitude for the donation, underscoring the importance of Lord Ram’s presence at his birthplace.
The grand inauguration of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, slated for January 22, will witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with distinguished guests such as UP CM Yogi Adityanath, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP Governor Anandiben Patel, and temple trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das. Notable invitees among the 7,000 guests include cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, and industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.
The convergence of historical foresight and contemporary events adds a layer of mystique to the much-anticipated consecration of the Ram Mandir.
