Ahead Of Ayodhya Event, PM Modi Visits Historic Ramayana Site In Andhra Pradesh.
Lepakshi in Andhra Pradeshis believed to be the site where Jatayu, the giant eagle, followed Goddess Sita after she was abducted by Ravan.
PM Narendra Modi today visited the Veerbhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Lepakshi - a place that holds important significance in Hindu epic Ramayana.
The dying Jatayu, having conveyed crucial information about Goddess Sita's captivity, was granted 'Moksha', the divine liberation by Lord Ram in Lepakshi.
PM visit to south
The Prime Minister's spiritual journey down south comes just days ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the grand inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day trip to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala from today to launch several development projects, including the New Dry Dock and the International Ship Repair Facility at Cochin Shipyard Limited.
On Wednesday 17Jan, PM Modi will offer prayers at Guruvayur and Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami temples in Kerala, the Prime Minister's Office said.
Security for Event
Lakhs of pilgrims are expected to visit Ayodhya to witness the idol of Lord Ram being placed in the sanctum sanctorum on January 22. There has been a huge demand of tickets for this big event in Ayodhya.
Local authorities are also gearing up for the anticipated surge in visitors around the January 22 ceremony, implementing enhanced security measures, and making logistical arrangements for all attendees.