The Puri Shankaracharya has made headlines with his announcement that he will not be attending the opening ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The spiritual leader expressed his displeasure and stated that the consecration of the Ram idol should be done as per the rules mentioned in the Shastras.
The much-anticipated consecration of the Ram idol in the Ayodhya Ram Temple is scheduled to take place on January 22 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event has garnered widespread attention and anticipation with the participation of prominent leaders, spiritual elders, and celebrities.
Shankarachari Swami Nichalananda Saraswati of Puri Mutt, who is a prominent Hindu religious leader, announced his decision not to attend the ceremony during a religious event in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. He stated that he had received an invitation from Ayodhya, but expressed his discontent with the limited number of people allowed to accompany him.
The Puri Shankaracharya emphasized that he has no qualms about missing the event, but questioned his role as a prominent spiritual figure if he were to attend. He also made remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the Prime Minister takes pride in the concept of idolatry and does not shy away from his Hindu identity.
The announcement by the Puri Shankaracharya has stirred discussions and debates surrounding the upcoming event in Ayodhya. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the ceremony and whether it will lead to further dialogue within the Hindu community.