In the Grand Hall of Worcester Union Station, Massachusetts, FIA – New England and the Indo-American Community came together to celebrate the consecration of the Ayodhya Ram temple and India’s 75th Republic Day. The event drew over 500 attendees, including the Mayor of Worcester, Joseph M. Petty, and Massachusetts State Senator Michael Moore, despite freezing temperatures.
Mayor Petty acknowledged the occasion’s significance, offering congratulations and issuing a formal proclamation. He stressed the importance of embracing Lord Ram’s principles, emphasizing duty over mere rights. The Mayor highlighted shared values between India and the USA, expressing the natural alliance between the two nations. Senator Moore also spoke on bilateral relations, expressing optimism that the temple’s consecration after centuries of struggle would usher in an era of happiness and prosperity for Indians.
Abhishek Singh, President of FIA – New England, thanked the dignitaries for their participation, envisioning the temple as the beginning of a new era of Ram Rajya marked by adherence to Lord Ram’s principles and a period of progress, harmony, peace, and prosperity.
Kaushik Patel recognized individuals who significantly contributed to the temple’s construction, including those martyred during the centuries-long struggle. A moment of silence honored the martyrs.
As part of the Bharat Corner initiative, several temples in the greater Boston metropolitan area received collections of various books on India to mark the Ayodhya Ram temple’s consecration. The Worcester Public Library also received a collection.
The celebrations featured devotional songs, classical dance performances, and invited guests received woolen shawls from India with Lord Ram’s image embroidered on them, along with Prasad boxes and a vegetarian dinner.
The organization stated that the festivities reflected the joy and anticipation surrounding the Moorti Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, fulfilling the centuries-long aspirations of hundreds of millions of people.
