Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a majestic 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Rama at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa. The unveiling was one of the key highlights of the Math’s historic 550th anniversary celebrations, known as Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, marking more than five centuries of its spiritual legacy.
During his visit, PM Modi also inaugurated the newly developed Ramayana Theme Park, designed to showcase the cultural, artistic, and spiritual richness of the epic.
Addressing a large gathering after unveiling the statue, the Prime Minister emphasized the power of national unity.
“When the society unites, when each sector stands together, then the country makes a big leap,” he said.
PM Modi said India is currently experiencing a cultural resurgence, driven by renewed pride in spiritual traditions. He highlighted major restoration and redevelopment projects—such as the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor, and the expansion of Mahakal Mahalok in Ujjain—as symbols of the country’s reawakened cultural consciousness.
“These efforts exemplify the nation’s renewed awareness and vigorous revival of its spiritual heritage,” he remarked, as quoted by PTI.
The Prime Minister also praised Goa for preserving its cultural identity despite historical challenges. He noted that local temples, traditions, and even language endured threats over the centuries, but the community’s resilience only strengthened its commitment to heritage.
“This is Goa’s unique characteristic: its culture has preserved its original form through every change and has also been revitalized with time,” he said.
Speaking about the legacy of the mutt, Modi described the institution as a beacon of continuity.
“Eras changed, periods changed, many transformations occurred… but the mutt never lost its direction. It emerged as a centre that provides guidance to people, and that is its greatest identity,” he added.
Before arriving in Goa, PM Modi visited Udupi in Karnataka, where he participated in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana, a large-scale mass recitation of the Bhagavad Gita.