In the historic Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya, a bronze statue of the mythological vulture, Jatayu, has been unveiled at 'Kuber Tila'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to pay his respects to the idol on January 22, 2024, preceding the consecration ceremony.
Jatayu, integral to the Ramayana, symbolizes unwavering devotion to Lord Rama and Sita, epitomizing the sacrifices made during Treta Yug. Govind Devagiri, Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Trust, mentioned the PM's plan to honor Jatayu's statue before consecrating the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram temple.
The Trust's member, Giri, emphasized how Jatayu's sacrifice mirrors the struggles of countless devotees connected with the Ram temple issue in Kalyug. Anil Mishra highlighted the meticulous preparation involving a 5-foot stone mountain for the statue's installation.
Simultaneously, the Trust is renovating the ancient Shiv temple on 'Kuber Tila'. This site, witness to India's freedom movement, notably witnessed the hanging of Baba Ram Sharan Das and Maulvi Ameer Ali during the 1857 revolt's suppression by the British.
Key Points:
1. In the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya, a bronze idol of the mythological figure 'Jatayu' has been installed at the historic 'Kuber Tila'.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to pay his respects at this idol on January 22, 2024, prior to overseeing the consecration ceremony.
3. Jatayu, a significant character in the Ramayana, holds a pivotal role in the epic.
4. The Prime Minister's itinerary includes offering flowers at Jatayu's statue within the Ram temple before consecrating the idol of Ram Lalla.
5. Symbolizing the devotion of Jatayu to Lord Rama and Sita during Treta Yug, this statue represents the struggles and sacrifices of numerous devotees involved in the Ram temple issue in Kalyug.
6. A trust member mentioned the preparation of a 5-foot-high stone mountain to house the statue.
7. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is also renovating an ancient Shiv temple situated on 'Kuber Tila', alongside these developments.
8. 'Kuber Tila', situated within the Ram Janmabhoomi premises, has been witness to the country's freedom movement.
9. Notably, Baba Ram Sharan Das from the Hanumangarhi temple of Ayodhya and Maulvi Ameer Ali from Faizabad were executed together at Kuber Tila in 1858 following the British suppression of the 1857 revolt.
10. The historical significance of Kuber Tila extends beyond the religious and into the annals of India's struggle for independence.
(With Agency Inputs)
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