Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Festive atmosphere in Northeast on Ram Temple consecration day

First Published: 22nd January, 2024 17:51 IST

A live screening of the Ram Mandir consecration programme was also held at the Durga Mandir in Itanagar by Arunachal’s BJP unit.

People in several Northeastern states took out rallies and organized religious programmes to celebrate the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya .

In Meghalaya, Ram puja was organised in various temples throughout the state. Parts of Shillong were decked up with posters and flags of Lord Ram. The chanting of ‘Jai Shree Ram’ reverberated through the air as devotees in large numbers took part in the celebrations. Vehicles in Shillong town were seen carrying saffron flag featuring Lord Ram.

Dr BDR Tiwari, Commissioner & Secretary to the Governor visited Durga Mandir at Garikhana Shillong where the consecration of Ram Temple was celebrated.

In Arunachal Pradesh, a mega procession was taken out at Bomdila, the district headquarters West Kameng district.

The procession started from the Radha-Krishna mandir in Police Colony where people in large numbers were seen chanting Jai Shree Ram . In the evening, a special pooja is being organised at the temple.

A live screening of the Ram Mandir consecration programme was also held at the Durga Mandir in Itanagar by Arunachal’s BJP unit. 

The party installed 5 LED televisions at various places of Itanagar Capital Region for live screening of the entire Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration programme from 11am onwards.

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lieutenant General KT Parnaik, (Retd) attended the live screening at the Durga Mandir.

In Assam’s Haflong, a procession was taken out from Town Committee field, marched through Cultural Hall – Sengyajik Jaya Thaosen statue – Esser Fuel Pump – Convent Road – NL Daulagupu Sports Complex – Ladies Park – Council Rotary, Mahatma Gandhi Statue – and converged at the Town Committee.

In Sikkim devotees thronged MG Marg in Gangtok as processions were taken out to celebrate the consecration.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Rain fury in Assam’s Dima Hasao: Portions of Haflong-Silchar road washed away, people urged to stay indoors

District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued an advisory requesting people not to venture out, schools have been shut till May 4

02nd May 2024
Banner
Tragic: Bus carrying job aspirants from Tripura meets with accident in Assam, 1 dead

As per reports, the bus was carrying candidates for the recruitment exam of Tripura State Cooperative Bank (TSCB) in different centres of Assam

02nd May 2024
Banner
Stapled Visa row: Arunachal Olympics Association seeks intervention of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

In a representation addressed to IOA President PT Usha, the AOA has requested that the matter be discussed with the Asian Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

02nd May 2024
Banner
Busy Umiam Bridge back to its original position after initial renovation work: CM Conrad Sangma

DCs of East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts had requested the PWD to identify alternate routes to ensure smooth movement of traffic while the repair work in on

02nd May 2024
Banner
Meghalaya petrol bomb attacks: Asked DGP to ensure such incidents do not repeat, says Dy CM Prestone Tynsong

Since April 3, there have been 5 petrol bomb attacks – 4 in Shillong and one in Jowai and two attacks took place in the Shillong Sadar police station and Rynjah Police station today, May 1.

01st May 2024