PM Modi offered prayers at Kalaram temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers at the famous Kalaram temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, in Nashik and took part in 'bhajan' and 'kirtan' and played cymbals at the shrine. (Image source: X)
Performed 'pujan' and 'aarti' of Lord Ganesh and Lord Ram
PM Modi performed 'pujan' and 'aarti' of Lord Ganesh and Lord Ram at the temple. Chief priest Mahant Sudhirdas Pujari performed the rituals. (Image source: PTI)
Took part in 'bhajan' and 'kirtan'
The Prime Minister performed 'pradakshina' (circumambulation) of the temple and took part in 'bhajan' and 'kirtan' and played 'taal' (cymbals) along with other devotees at the temple. (Image source: X)
Heard Ramayana through AI
The prime minister heard epic narrative of the Ramayana, specifically the 'Yudh Kanda' segment, which depicts Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya. This was presented in Marathi and the PM listened to the Hindi version through AI translation. (Image source: X)
Cleaned the temple as a part of Swachchata Abhiyan campaign
PM Modi also cleaned the premises of the Kalaram Temple as part of Swachchata Abhiyan campaign. Prime Minister cleaned the floors of the temple with a mop and bucket. (Image source: PTI)
Appealed to carry out Swachchata drive across the countries
The PM appealed to the people to carry out Swachchata activities (cleanliness drives) at temples across the country ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. (Image source: PTI)
Visit came just 10 days before Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya
PM Modi's visit to the famous Ram temple here came just 10 days before the consecration of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. (Image source: PTI)
PM Modi welcomed amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram'
Kalaram temple trustees, advocate Aniket Nikam and Dhananjay Pujari, welcomed the PM on his arrival amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' by people on both sides of the road leading to the place. (Image source: PTI)
Temple members felicitated PM Modi
Temple trustee members felicitated him with a shawl, citation, memento, silver idol of Lord Ram and photographs of the temple deities – Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman. He was given 'panjiri' (prasad) at the temple. (Image source: X)
Panchavati occupies special place among places associated with Ramayana
Among the places associated with Ramayana, Panchavati occupies a special place as a number of important events of Ramayana took place here. The name Panchavati means the land of five banyan trees. Legend has it that Lord Ram set up his hut here as the presence of five banyan trees made this region auspicious. (Image source: X)
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