Hyderabad suffused in saffron as city celebrates Ram temple consecration

Hyderabad celebrates the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya with saffron flags, temple gatherings, and live screenings.

Hyderabad was awash in saffron hues on Monday as the city joined the celebratory atmosphere linked to the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Saffron flags adorned homes, and vehicles, from two-wheelers to four-wheelers, proudly displayed the colour, creating a saffron wave throughout the city.

Despite the physical distance of about 1,300 kilometres from Hyderabad to Ayodhya, the residents gathered at local temples and tuned in to television broadcasts to witness the historic event. Many temples across the city were seen decorated with flowers and lights.

At the Adikmet Veeranjaneya Swamy temple, Mahesh, a software engineer, said: “Although it’s Monday morning and we’re in a hurry to get to the office, we’ve taken time out to offer our prayers as a mark of respect to Lord Ram.”

Nizam College grounds in Basheerbagh hosted a live screening of the ceremony organised by a political party, attracting hundreds of people from various parts of the city.

“I reside in Yousufguda and have come to witness the historic moment of Pran Pratishtha. There has been a long struggle in the country to achieve this moment,” said Raju, who attended the event with a friend.

Dignitaries including Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Union Minister for Tourism G. Kishan Reddy, and national president for BJP’s OBC Morcha, K Laxman, were also present at the venue.

As the ceremony unfolded in Ayodhya, the crowd at Nizam College grounds witnessed the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at 12:30., accompanied by musical performances.