Sambhal 19/2 /24: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh today. The Prime Minister also unveiled the model of Shri Kalki Dham Temple. Shri Kalki Dham is being constructed by Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust whose chairman is Acharya Pramod Krishnam. The program is attended by many saints, religious leaders, and other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the land of Lord Shri Ram and Lord Shri Krishna is once again filled with devotion, emotion and spirituality today as the foundation stone of another significant pilgrimage is being laid. Shri Modi expressed gratitude for getting the opportunity to lay the foundation stone for Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal and also expressed confidence that it will emerge as a new center of India’s spirituality. PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to all citizens and pilgrims from around the world.
Mentioning the 18-year wait for the inauguration of the Dham, the Prime Minister said that it seems that many good works have been left for him to accomplish. He said with the blessings of the people and the saints he will continue to clear unfinished tasks.
Noting that today is the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Prime Minister credited Shivaji Maharaj for today’s cultural revival, pride, and confidence in our identity. The Prime Minister paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Throwing light on the architecture of the temple, the Prime Minister elaborated that it will have 10 garbh grihas where all 10 avatars of the Lord will be seated. Through these 10 avatars, PM Modi explained that the scriptures have presented all forms of the Lord including the human form. “In life, one can experience the consciousness of Lord”, the Prime Minister continued, “We have experienced Lord in the form of ‘Sinh (lion), Varah (boar) and Kachhap (tortoise)’”. He said that the establishment of the Lord in these forms will present a holistic image of the people’s recognition of the Lord. The Prime Minister thanked the Lord for the blessings to allowed him to lay the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham temple. The Prime Minister also bowed before all the saints present on the occasion for their guidance and also thanked Shri Acharya Pramod Krishnam.
The Prime Minister said that today’s event is another unique moment for India’s cultural renaissance. Referring to the consecration of Shri Ram Mandir at Ayodhya Dham and recent inauguration of the temple in Abu Dhabi, the Prime Minister said “What was beyond imagination has now become a reality”.
The Prime Minister said, “Whenever India takes big resolutions, divine consciousness comes among us in some form or the other to guide it.” Referring to the philosophy of Gita, the Prime Minister stressed the need for relentless action. “In this ‘Kartavya Kaal’ for the next 25 years, we have to achieve the pinnacle of hard work. We have to work selflessly keeping service to the country at the forefront. What benefit the nation will get from our every effort, this question should come first in our mind. This question will offer solutions to the collective challenges of the nation” The Prime Minister concluded.
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, and Pithadheeshwar of Shree Kalki Dham, Acharya Pramod Krishnam were present on the occasion among others.