Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru/Udupi (MS)

Mangaluru/Udupi, Jan 9: The countdown has begun for the installation of idol of Lord Rama at the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. Twin coastal districts are overflowing with joy. The Paryaya celebration that is taking place at Udupi has doubled the grandeur.

Hindu organization activists are visiting every home and distributing Mantrakshate. They have already covered 80% of houses. This programme will get over on January 16.

Shashank Shivathaya, convener of Ram Mandir of Udupi district said, “On January 22, various religious programmes will be held in the main temples of every village right from the morning. Huge LED screen will be fixed to view the direct telecast of inauguration of Ram Mandir. Ramanam chanting, bhajans, snacks and cool drinks, Annaprasada and Deepotsava will be held in the evening in all important temples.”

The Mantrakshate that is given by the Hindu activists to people can be kept for years as ghee is added to it. It can be kept in prayer room or mixed with rice and can be put on the head also. This Rama Mantrakshate will reach every Hindu household.

Surendra Markodu Koteshwara, district convener, Rama Mandir Akshate campaign said, “Mantrakshate has reached more than 80% Hindu houses under the guidance of RSS. Other houses will be covered soon.”

Shivananda Mendon, Mantrakshate distribution campaign convener of Mangauru said, “Around 80% Hindu households are already given Mantrakshate in the city others will be covered within next two or three days. On January 22, various religious programmes will be held in around 70 temples of the city. Direct telecast viewing is arranged on huge LED screens. Annaprasada, Ram chanting and Bhajans will be recited in temples. On the evening minimum five Ramajyoti will be lit and arati will be done to the north direction.”