Puri: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the grand ‘shilanyas’ ceremony of the Ram Charit Manas Temple at Mangalaghat Patana village in Puri district on Friday.
The groundbreaking rituals were performed by revered spiritual leader Padma Vibhushan Jagatguru Rambhadra Acharya Ji Maharaj, who performed the sacred land-worship rituals marking the commencement of temple construction.
Organised by the Raghava Parivar Trust, the event witnessed the convergence of religious devotion and cultural affirmation.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister announced the state’s unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting Odisha’s cultural and traditional ethos.
“It is a privilege to witness the establishment of this divine Ram Charit Manas Temple. The presence of Jagatguru Rambhadra Acharya Ji is a blessing for us all. This temple will stand as a symbol of Hindu heritage and spiritual continuity,” said Majhi.
Highlighting the state’s long-term development blueprint, the CM referred to the “36 for 36” Vision Document aimed at transforming Odisha by 2036. He reiterated the government’s alignment with the Prime Minister’s mission to empower India’s four foundational pillars — farmers, women, youth, and the poor.
As a gesture of ecological harmony, the CM planted a neem tree at the site and laid the temple’s foundation stone amidst Vedic chants and sacred fire rituals.
The event was attended by Puri MP Sambit Patra, Pipili MLA Ashrit Pattnaik, Satyabadi MLA Om Prakash Mishra, and Brahmagiri MLA Upasana Mahapatra,.
