New York:
Images of Lord Ram and 3D portraits of the great Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be shown on giant billboards in iconic Times Square in New York City on August 5 to celebrate the temple’s dedication ceremony, organizers describe commemoration as a unique commemoration. unique and historic event.
Eminent community leader and chair of the U.S. India Public Affairs Committee Jagdish Sewhani said on Wednesday arrangements were being made to celebrate the historic moment in New York on August 5, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to pose the foundation stone for the construction of the Temple of Ram at Ayodhya.
Mr Sewhani told the Press Trust of India news agency that among the top billboards rented for the occasion are the giant Nasdaq screen and the 17,000 square foot wraparound LED screen, considered among the largest continuous outdoor screens in the world. and the highest resolution outdoor LED display in Times Square.
From 8 a.m. on August 5 at 10 p.m., images of the words “ Jai Shri Ram ” in Hindi and English, portraits and videos of Lord Ram, 3D portraits of the temple’s design and architecture as well as images of the laying of the foundation stone by Prime Minister Modi will be displayed on several billboards, which are among the most striking and popular features of Times Square, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Mr Sewhani said members of the Indian community will also gather in Times Square on August 5 to mark the celebration and distribute candy.
“This is not a once in a lifetime or once in a century event. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. We had to give it a proper celebration and what better place than the iconic Times Square to commemorate ‘Ram Janma Bhoomi shilanyas“(groundbreaking ceremony), said Mr. Sewhani.
“Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the construction of the Ram Temple is a dream come true for Hindus around the world. Six years ago we never thought that this day would come soon, but thanks to the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, this day has come and we want to celebrate it as it should be ”, he said, adding that on August 5, images of Lord Ram would flood Times Square.
Mr. Sewhani said the Times Square commemoration was made possible with the help and support of the community and sponsors.
Prime Minister Modi announced the formation of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust in February. The Trust invited PM Modi to lay the foundation stone for the great Ram temple.
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