 "Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022: 'Very special moments', says Narendra Modi after offering prayers at Ravidas Temple")
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered prayers at the ‘Shri Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Mandir’ in Karol Bagh on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti. The mystic poet and reformer enjoys a nationwide following, especially among a section of the Dalits. During his visit to the temple, Modi also joined devotees singing bhajans.
Very special moments at the Shri Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Mandir in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/PM2k0LxpBg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2022
Greeting people, the prime minister tweeted a media report about ongoing work at the expansion and beautification of the temple at the saint’s birthplace in Varanasi, also his parliamentary constituency. The prime minister said he was fortunate that he got an opportunity to undertake these development works as an MP. Followers of the saint, who dedicated his life to preach against social prejudices and spoke for oneness of people, live in large numbers in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, two states which are also facing Assembly polls. The Election Commission had recently postponed the Punjab poll date to 20 February from 14 February as the saint’s followers visit his birthplace in Uttar Pradesh on his birth anniversary in large numbers. Earlier on Tuesday, Modi hailed Guru Ravidas , saying he dedicated his life to eliminating evil practices such as casteism and untouchability. The prime minister had said he would offers prayers for people’s welfare at the temple.
रविदास जयंती के पावन अवसर पर कल सुबह 9 बजे मैं दिल्ली के करोलबाग के श्री गुरु रविदास विश्राम धाम मंदिर जाऊंगा और वहां जन-जन के कल्याण के लिए प्रार्थना करूंगा।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2022
Modi further said his government has imbibed the spirit of Guru Ravidas in every step and scheme. Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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