WHILE India was busy with the consecration of the Ram temple in the holy town of Ayodhya on Monday (22), a far-off country in North America also received its first ever temple dedicated to the Hindu god on the eve of the grand celebrations in the South Asian nation.
A consecration ceremony was held in the first Ram temple in Mexico amidst hymns and songs sung by members of the Indian diaspora. A priest from the US with Mexican hosts presided over the ceremony. The temple, located in the city of Queretaro, was later opened for the devotees.
The idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman that were installed in the temple were brought from India.
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The Indian embassy in Mexico, which shared the news on X, said, "First Lord Ram temple in Mexico! On the eve of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya, city of Queretaro in Mexico gets the first Lord Ram temple. Queretaro also hosts the first Lord Hanuman temple in Mexico."
It also shared pictures of the event and celebrations by the local Indian diaspora.
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In another post, it said, "The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony was performed by an American Priest with Mexican hosts & the idols brought from India. The atmosphere was filled with divine energy as the hymns & songs sung by the Indian diaspora reverberated throughout the hall."
The consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya was a grand affair that was attended by several high-profile guests besides common people. celebrations were witnessed throughout the country as well as in many corners of the world, including North America.
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