Madhya Pradesh

• 24 Jan 2024

Places Linked with Lord Ram to be Developed as Tourist Spots

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.