PM Narendra Modi remembers Lata Mangeshkar ahead of Ram Temple ceremony

On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi shared a post on social media platform X remembering the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.

As India prepares for the momentous 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22nd, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to remember the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who he said will be dearly missed on this historic occasion.

PM Narendra Modi remembers Lata Mangeshkar ahead of Ram Temple ceremony

On social media platform X, PM Modi shared a heartfelt message expressing his sentiments: "As the nation awaits January 22 with great enthusiasm, one of the people who will be missed is our beloved Lata Didi."

He went on to share a special audio clip – the last shloka Lata Mangeshkar ever recorded, according to her family. The shloka, titled "Shree Ramarpan, Mata Ramo Matpita Ramchandrah," echoes with devotion and resonates with the spirit of the upcoming ceremony.

As the nation awaits 22nd January with great enthusiasm, one of the people who will be missed is our beloved Lata Didi.

Here is a Shlok she sung. Her family told me that it was the last Shlok she recorded. #ShriRamBhajan https://t.co/MHlliiABVX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 17, 2024

PM Modi's tribute resonated with millions across India, reminding them of the "Nightingale of India's" unparalleled contribution to music. “Lata Didi will always be very close to the soul of Indian music, we all agree,” wrote an X user. Meanwhile, another tweeted, “From Ramraksha Stotram .. Magic in her voice! Thank you Sir for sharing. Resonates with the current festive atmosphere.”

Speaking of the upcoming event, preparations for the ceremony of Ram Lalla's idol in the grand temple in Ayodhya are in full swing. The consecration ceremony is scheduled for January 22. It will witness Prime Minister Modi as the chief guest, along with other significant political and public figures. Ayodhya will celebrate Amrit Mahotsav from January 14 to January 22.

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