'To atone donation theft, seek forgiveness': Ayodhya Ram temple trust begins 10-day purification ritual
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated a 10-day purification ritual in Ayodhya following a donation theft scandal. The ritual involves daily recitations of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra to restore the temple's sanctity.
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The event underscores the intersection of religious governance, public trust, and political accountability in high-profile Indian religious institutions.
LUCKNOW: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun a 10-day purification ritual in Ayodhya to "atone" for the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple and "seek forgiveness" from the Almighty, according to news agency PTI.It involves the daily recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra by gurukuls across Ayodhya.The Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra consists of chanting the 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu, a practice believed by Hindus to usher in positivity, prosperity and good fortune."Following the incident of theft of offerings in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated a special 10-day ritual for atonement and purification across the temple premises and various gurukuls to restore the temple's sanctity and dignity," Govind Dev Giri told PTI on Friday.Giri said the trust is attempting to ensure at least 251 recitations of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra every day during the ritual.Dinendra Das, a…
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