Ayodhya, Dec 15: On Thursday, a team of 150 worshippers led by Karnataka Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan visited Ayodhya and gave a silver brick brought from Karnataka’s Ramanagara district to contribute to the construction of the Ram Temple.
A silk saree was also presented to Goddess Sita, as well as a silk shawl to Lord Ram and Lakshman, according to a statement issued by the minister’s office here. Narayan, who holds the ministries of Higher Education and IT/BT, is also the Ramanagara district in-charge minister.
“Minister Narayan presented the gifts to Champat Rai, General Secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, and Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas office-bearers,” the statement stated. According to the statement, Gopal Bhat, a priest of Karnataka descent, and his friends worshipped the silver brick, silk saree, and shawl.
The priests also handed over the precious soil from Ayodhya to the worshipers, according to the report. The holy mud, according to Minister Narayan, would be transported to Ramadevara Betta in Ramanagara district and mingled with the soil there.
