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PM Modi unveils commemorative stamps on Ram Temple
An album featuring Lord Ram stamps from the world was also unveiled.
PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamps on Ram Temple / @narendramodi/X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released six special commemorative postage stamps dedicated to Ram temple ahead of its consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Apart from the stamps, an album featuring similar stamps related to Lord Ram from various countries was also unveiled. The Prime Minister congratulated devotees in India and abroad, commemorating the event as a significant step in preserving and sharing the historical and cultural legacy of the revered deity.
During the unveiling, Modi highlighted the dual role of postage stamps. Along with sending letters and documents, postage stamps also act as a medium to pass on historical events to future generations, he asserted.
The commemorative stamps, adorned with artistic expressions of devotion to Lord Ram, aim to connect the past with the present and pass on the rich cultural heritage to the youth.
The artistic depictions on the stamps include the popular quatrain ‘मंगल भवन अमंगल हारी’ and symbols such as the sun, representing the ‘Suryavanshi’ lineage of Ram, the river ‘Saryu,’ and the internal architecture of the temple.
आज पवित्र अयोध्या धाम की विरासत और भगवान श्री राम को समर्पित स्मारक डाक टिकट जारी करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। इस अवसर पर दुनियाभर में प्रभु श्री राम पर जारी टिकटों से जुड़ी एक पुस्तक का अनावरण भी किया। मुझे विश्वास है कि स्मारक डाक टिकट और यह पुस्तक आने वाली कई पीढ़ियों को श्री… pic.twitter.com/TfNfIpiIYC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 18, 2024
These elements convey messages of a new light in the country, Modi said. Underscoring the educational value of the stamps, the Prime Minister stated that they would assist the younger generation in learning about Lord Ram and his life.
Modi further praised the collaboration between saints and the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust with the postal department to create the commemorative stamps.
Highlighting the global resonance of Lord Ram’s story, he revealed that countries like the USA, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Fiji, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Thailand, Guyana, and Singapore have previously issued postal stamps showcasing significant life events of Lord Ram.
The newly-launched album contains comprehensive information about Lord Shri Ram and the stories of Mother Janaki. It provides insights into their lives and underscores Lord Ram’s enduring global significance even in modern times.
In this regard, the Prime Minister invoked Maharishi Valmiki’s timeless words, emphasizing that the story of Ramayana will endure as long as there are mountains and rivers on earth, reflecting the perpetual impact of Lord Ram’s personality on humanity.
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