For the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Delhi is pulling out all the stops, with saffron flags in the air and Jai Shri Ram on everyone’s lips.
The Capital has been painted in the Bhagwa colour and Ram jaap is being recited all across the city with just one day left before the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya is dedicated! Devotees are getting ready for the full holiday frenzy, with Ram Darbar idols and framed posters flying off the shelves and flags picturing Shri Ram flying atop vehicles, motorbikes, and trucks!
Not only locals, though; markets like Janpath, Connaught Place, Palika Bazar, and Sadar Bazar, among others, have been decorated with balloons, streamers, and banners.
Rajyashree Pandit, a UPSC candidate from Karol Bagh, specifically travelled to the Pracheen Hanuman Mandir on Baba Kharak Singh Marg with her mother in order to purchase the Lord Ram bhagwa flags. “I bought several flags to put on my balcony and stop my car because I am so excited about the opening of the Shri Ram Temple.” I’ll be riveted to my TV on Sunday to see it live!
In addition to the flags that are visible flying from car to car throughout the Capital, Delhiites are also buying statuettes of Ram Darbar and framed posters featuring Lord Ram with Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman ji.
Janpath Market vendor Aakash Gupta says, “Maaramaari chal rahi hai, Ram Darbar khareedne ki! One buyer bought 200 pieces all at once, just to give them as gifts to commemorate [the consecration]. Everyone is coming to buy them, and there are an enormous number of inquiries regarding Ram Lalla as well.
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