Ayodhya: Controversy has erupted over the alleged disappearance of a sacred Parijat tree or Kalp Vriksh, planted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple premises in Ayodhya.
The divine sapling was planted with immense reverence by PM Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during the landmark Bhoomi Pujan ceremony on August 5, 2020, even as Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath watched.
Regarded in Hindu mythology as a celestial entity that emerged from the Samudra Manthan (churning of the cosmic ocean), the tree held deep spiritual and historic significance for millions of devotees tracking the temple’s construction, as reported by Republic TV.
CCTV footage has now been leaked by sources closely associated with the temple trust, showing that the specific spot where the tree was nurtured is now vacant. There is no sign of the Parijat tree anywhere around.
It has been reported that the late Acharya Satyendra Das, who served as the long-time chief priest of Ram Lalla, was reportedly deeply distressed and pained by the abrupt uprooting and removal of the sacred tree before his passing.
There is absolutely no information about the whereabouts of the tree now. Nobody seems to know whether it was discarded or replanted elsewhere.
Pandit Kalki Ram, President of the Rama Dal Trust, who has organised yagyas continuously for the Prime Minister’s well-being and has a long history of donating sacred garments and flags to Lord Ram Lalla, has written an urgent letter to the PM Modi about this issue.
Stating that he intends to present his severe concerns regarding the missing Kalp tree directly to the Prime Minister, he has demanded an exclusive audience.
He has refused to discuss the gravity of this matter with any intermediate authorities or local administrative bodies.
The alleged disappearance of the tree comes at a time when the temple administration is already battling allegations from critics regarding irregularities and the theft of donations.
Questions have now started being raised about security, reverence, and transparency within the temple complex.
