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Times Square illuminated for Ram Mandir opening
The Indian diaspora organized vibrant celebrations at Times Square.
Indian diaspora at Times Square ahead of the consecration of Ram's Lalla idol in the Ram Temple. / Image - X @IndiainNewYork
Ahead of the consecration of Ram's Lalla idol in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian diaspora organized vibrant celebrations, illuminating New York Times Square in a spectacular display.
Sharing the photos and videos of the celebrations, the Consulate General of India in New York said, "Indian Diaspora illuminated Times Square with a spectacular celebration of the Pran-Prathistha at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya. #AyodhyaRamTemple," in a post on X.
Jagdish Sewhani, president of the American India Public Affairs Committee, expressed his joy over the end of a 500-year wait for the consecration of Ram's Lalla idol in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He credited Prime Minister Modi for making this dream of Hindus worldwide come true.
Indian Diaspora illuminated Times Square with a spectacular celebration of the Pran-Prathistha at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya. #AyodyaRamTemple
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) January 22, 2024
Dressed in traditional Indian attire, they passionately chanted bhajans and songs, showcasing India’s cultural heritage, vibrancy and unity.… pic.twitter.com/py4QXGB1Sz
Sewhani shared the excitement and energy in New York's Times Square during the consecration of Ram's Lalla idol. Despite freezing temperatures, many people from the Indian community gathered to watch the event on huge screens, turning it into a Diwali celebration in New York. He reminisced about the Ramjanmabhumi Andolan days, when they used to pledge to build the temple at the same location.
Sewhani also highlighted the significant presence of people of Indian origin in prominent positions in America. He mentioned that the top Fortune 500 companies in America have CEOs of Indian origin, and approximately one-third of engineers in Silicon Valley are Indians.
Shrimad Ramayan being screened in Times Square / Sony
Meanwhile, Sony marked the inauguration of the temple by screening its leading South Asian show in the United States -Shrimad Ramayan- on a large screen in Times Square during the celebrations along with the live broadcast of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha (consecration) in Times Square.
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