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16 FEBRUARY 02, 2024

Community comes together to celebrate

Pran Pratishtha at Times Square

OUR BUREAU Dr Sheetal Desai, Mr Jagdish Sehwani and other community leaders Stuti and all attendees started danc-
ing with joy to enjoy the historic cele-
New York, NY
wan Ram and to “be in the moment”. of, the embodiment of righteousness, bration at Time Square.
he Pran Pratishtha (consecra- Jagdish Sewhani, President of peace, love, oneness, togetherness, Celebrations in New York was
tion) ceremony at the Ram the American India Public Affairs justice, and that is what our world a joy within all communities that
TMandir in Ayodhya was cele- Committee, said that 500 years of needs today.” joined together on the streets of New
brated with great enthusiasm at the wait finally has come to end. “A “The spirit, the love, and the York in Times Square.
Times Square here, with people from dream has come true for a billion message from Ayodhya not only The energy and positivity that
diverse communities joining hands plus Hindus all over the world. What across India, but to every corner of permeated the atmosphere were tru-
and enjoying the chanting of Ram we were waiting for more than 500 the Earth, and that together we may ly heartwarming. Witnessing the uni-
Dhun on January 22. years. I never imagined that this will move into a new era of oneness and ty of diverse communities coming to-
The event began with Havana happen in my lifetime but thanks goodness,” she added. gether to celebrate the consecration
and prayer of Lord Ram, Sita and to our Prime Minister Modi ji, that Dr. Sheetal Desai, South Asian of the Ram Mandir was a testament to
Hanuman. this dream of all Hindus all over the Community Leader, spoke about the spirit of harmony and inclusivity.
Despite freezing cold weather, world has come true,” he said, add- how we should include qualities of The organizers extended heart-
the place was warm with heart-felt ing that New York has become Ram- Ram, Sita and Hanuman in this era felt gratitude to all for making the
emotions. The heart of New York may (immersed in the spirit of Pra- in our day-to-day life. Dinesh Chon- consecration event at the Ram
City -- Time Square -- was vibrant bhu Ram). dra Muzumdar, Leader and Founder Mandir in Times Square a resound-
with hundreds of attendees and a loud Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati of Hindu Coalition of USA, said how ing success and a special thank you
chanting of divine Mantras and Shlo- from Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, excited his entire Bangladeshi Hindu to all the volunteers, organizers, and
kas. The event was attended by prom- also joined the divine celebration Community is for this glorious event. contributors who worked tireless-
inent community leaders, including and her message was of divine signif- Jagdish Sehwani and Sreed- ly behind the scenes to ensure the
Master Chef Vikas Khanna who said icance and energized the event. She har Shanmugam from Shanishwar smooth execution of the event.
he was there to pay respect to Bhag- said: “Rama is a messenger, a symbol Mandir and Rupa ji chanted Ram Continued on next page... >>

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