Mauritius Minister of Arts and Culture, Mahendra Gondeea, offered prayers at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir on Sunday, expressing his joy and admiration for the temple’s grandeur.
Statements from Mahendra Gondeea
- “I came to Ram Mandir and went to all three places. I did the puja, and Ram Mandir is very big. The construction has not been completed yet. But when it is done, I think it will be the best temple in the world. This is my good fortune,” Gondeea said.
- Reflecting on his return after a year, he added, “I am extremely happy that I have taken part in this. This Ram Mandir is developing well. People around the world will see its development.”
While expressing his disappointment about missing the Maha Kumbh 2025, Gondeea said, “Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Maha Kumbh, because there are some urgent works in Mauritius.”
Maha Kumbh 2025 Significance
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the unique significance of this year’s Maha Kumbh, as it coincides with a rare celestial alignment occurring after 144 years.
The 45-day grand spiritual gathering, running from January 13 to February 26, is expected to draw 40 crore visitors. Highlighting its magnitude, CM Yogi stated, “No other country, apart from India and China, boasts such a massive population.”
Speaking at the closing ceremony of Gorakhpur Mahotsav 2025, CM Yogi encouraged visitors to witness the cultural and spiritual richness of Uttar Pradesh during the Maha Kumbh.