Places Linked with Lord Ram to be Developed as Tourist Spots | 24 Jan 2024
Why in News?
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister announced that places connected with Ram Lalla in the state will be developed as popular tourist spots.
- He watched the consecration ceremony virtually from the Ram Raja Temple in Orchha town in Niwari district.
Key Points
- The Ram temple idol consecration ceremony was a historic event.
- Nearly 142 crore people stood by the government and demonstrated an example of communal harmony.
Ram Raja Temple
- The Ram Raja Temple is a temple in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh.
- It is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and receives devotees in large numbers regularly and is also commonly known as Orchha Temple.
- The Idols which were supposed to be installed in the magnificent Chaturbhuj Temple were kept on the ground where this temple now stands.
- But once kept on the ground, the idols could not be budged.
- This marked the place holy and a temple was constructed where the idols were kept.
- Ram Raja Temple has a serene architecture, adorned with a marble courtyard and colorful walls.