Honourable Governor Performs Ground Breaking Ceremony for Radha Raman Mandir
On Sunday, 29th April 2018, in a vibrant ceremony at Gurugram attended by thousands of devotees, the Honourable Governor of Haryana Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki performed the Bhumi Puja (ground breaking ceremony) of the land on which Gurugram’s tallest temple Sri Radha Raman Mandir will stand.
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is building its satellite centre in Gurugram for invigorating spiritual and cultural activities in the National Capital Region. The architecture of Sri Radha Raman Mandir is a harmonious blend of modern and ancient styles that will lend a unique aesthetic appeal to the millennium city.
The Bhumi Puja ceremony began at 8:30 am at the location of the upcoming temple, with the performance of fire sacrifices (yajnas). Oblations were offered in the Yajna kundas to the chanting of Vedic mantras. Amidst the powerful vibrations, prominent guests of temple along with their families joined in the performance of purifying ritualistic ceremonies. As devotees witnessed these events, energetic Sankirtana of Hare Krishna Mantra wrapped up everyone in an engaging spirit of devotion.
Honourable Governor of Haryana Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki arrived at the venue at around noon. His Grace Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir received the honourable Governor at the venue. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were, Commissioner of Police Shri Sandeep Khirwar, Mayor of Gurugram, Smt. Madhu Azad, and distinguished MPs and MLAs, who also graced the occasion.
The event began with the lighting of a lamp by the dignitaries. The Honourable Governor then performed the ceremonial ground breaking ritual. He then unveiled a plaque.
In his speech to the enthusiastic audience, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki appreciated the efforts of the devotees of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir in establishing a spiritual and cultural centre in Gurugram. He said “Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is performing the important task of connecting the modern generation to the eternal spiritual heritage of India. Sri Radha Raman Mandir will surely deliver great spiritual benefit to the city of Gurugram.” He termed the temple structure as a historical landmark in Gurugram. Sriman Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir said, “It was the vision of Srila Prabhupada for his disciples to establish spiritual centres in the hearts of the well-populated great cities of the world, so that maximum number of people could get the opportunity of pure happiness by the simple but powerful practice of Krishna Consciousness.”
The function ended on an upbeat note with all visitors echoing the view that Sri Radha Raman Mandir would be a beautiful and important place of spiritual inspiration for the 9 lakh residents of the city of Gurugram.
