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The grand inauguration of Ayodhya Pran Pratishtha ceremony took place on January 22, 2024, which was celebrated across the world. Pran Pratishtha was graced and led by Shri Narendra Modiji with all the necessary rituals. Temple Connect, a leading platform and an initiative to connect the Global Hindu Temples and offer its digital format of information to one and all for the benefit of the devotees, was responsible for the decor, beautification, setup, arrangement and overall supervision of the event.Girish Kulkani, who has been in this field of media communication and events for around 30 years. With his experience and skills as an entrepreneur and interest in the temple tourism industry, Giresh understands the significance of temple management and its ecosystem. As a dedicated Hindu who loves visiting temples, Giresh knows how important it is to efficiently maintain and manage temples for devotees who visit temples from across the country.Adorned with vibrant lights and flowers, Ayodhya Ram Mandir opened its gates to devotees from across the country on January 22, 2024. Flowers used to decorate the temple were natural flowers including genda phool, roses, marigolds, orchids, chrysanthemums, gerberas as well as exotic ones such as king proteas, anthuriums and liliums. The theme of diyas illuminated the Ram Mandir which was aesthetically pleasing to the eyes of the devotees.
Girish Kulkarni, Founder of Temple Connect and International Temple Convention and Expo (ITCX) expressed his gratitude by stating, “I am grateful beyond words for the fact that we were delighted to make arrangements for the decor, beautification, setup, and overall supervision of the event. My journey of coming this far, updating myself and creating this experience of doing so many events in this lifetime was not actually the reason, but it was primarily getting ready for this large event. And I think that was a rehearsal for this large day to happen. I was entrusted with the task of Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony. My eyes were totally filled with tears of joy and pride with the divinity around and witnessing the movement of the devotees from across the nation. This day reflected the resurgence of civilization that has fought tooth and nail to preserve its existence. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every hand that contributed to every soul that prayed for the success of this endeavor your faith & support have been the pillars of our strength.” The event was graced by well-known delegates and dignitaries across all sectors. VVIPs – including actors, singers, cricketers, politicians, industrialists were a part to mark the celebration of the historic day.