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Culture Cover Story

Years
of Vikas Yatra
Cultural Identity on the

Global Stage
A nation truly gains respect and recognition on the global stage
only when its cultural heritage is acknowledged alongside its
economic power. This is precisely why, over the past 12 years,
under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the
Government of India has undertaken numerous initiatives, both
nationally and internationally, that have instilled a deep sense of
pride in the country’s cultural heritage among its people...

Ram Mandir
n On January 22, 2024, in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi performed the Pran Pratishtha (consecration
ceremony) of Ram Lalla at the magnificent Shri Ram
Mandir, marking the culmination of a 500-year-long wait.

n The grand Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir has been
constructed in the traditional Nagara style of architecture.

n Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet, and height
is 161 feet.

n The pillars and walls of the temple feature intricate carvings
depicting various Hindu deities.

n The idol of Lord Shri Ram in his childhood form (Shri Ram n On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court, delivering a
Lalla) has been enshrined in the main Garbhagriha on the unanimous and historic verdict, allotted the entire 2.77
ground floor. acres of disputed land for the construction of the Shri
Ram Mandir.
n The construction of the temple complex was completed on
November 25, 2025, marked by the hoisting of the saffron
flag atop the Shri Ram Mandir.

Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Stone This grand Ram Mandir will
Laying witness India’s flourishing,
n PM Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Pujan and laid India’s rise; this grand Ram
the foundation stone for the construction of the Shri Ram
Mandir on August 5, 2020. Mandir will witness –India’s
n On February 5, 2020, the Government of India granted its prosperity and Viksit Bharat.
approval for this project. Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister