The eagerly anticipated inauguration of a new Ram temple in the holy city of Ayodhya will also be jubilantly marked by Vishwa Hindu Parishad, in the United States this January.They organised a mini car and bike rally at a local Hindu temple, Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple, in Maryland.Hindu Americans in the Washington, DC area organized a mini car and bike rally at a local Hindu Temple, Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple in the street Ayodhya Way to celebrate the upcoming Pran Pratishtha at the Ayodhya Ram Temple pic.twitter.com/10KBFKoXim— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2023Hindu Americans to celebrate inauguration of Ram Mandir in AyodhyaHindu American leaders from across the country are organising a special event for over 1,000 families on January 20 in Washington DC to coincide with the temple opening thousands of miles away in India two days later.Spanning generations from youths to seniors, devotees from diverse ethnic backgrounds will unite to commemorate the auspicious occasion.Organiser Mahendra Sapa outlined plans to host authentic celebrations showcasing Lord Ram through prayers, storytelling and traditional music and dance. Parents believe it provides a valuable opportunity for children born in the US to engage with their cultural identity.The family-oriented occasion seeks to distil timeless virtues embodied by the revered deity that resonate universally. These include courage, compassion and the duty to uphold moral righteousness.Another coordinator praised the inclusive nature of proceedings, incorporating different languages like Tamil, Kannada and Telugu spoken by participating Indian communities.What is the significance of January 20January 20 also marks over five centuries since Hindu efforts began to construct the temple in Ayodhya following the historical sites demolition in 1528. Hindus view reclaiming the sacred spot to install icons of their cherished deities as correcting a longstanding injustice.The Washington event further commemorates a hard-won victory in a protracted legal case over competing religious claims to the property. In 2019, Indias Supreme Court decisively ruled that the holy site should be handed back to the Hindu petitioners based on the evidence presented.As Hindu Americans pay tribute stateside, elaborate arrangements are also underway in Ayodhya itself ahead of the climax on January 22. Tight security will be deployed for anticipated huge crowds gathering to be part of the once-in-a-generation spiritual spectacle.By holding their commemorations in solidarity, diaspora followers hope to cement the emerging temples significance for Hindus abroad as an icon perpetually epitomizing virtue.
