While preparations were being made for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya are in full swing, a new claim has emerged: a 57 year old postage stamp from Nepal with Lord Ram and Sita He supposedly predicted the year of the consecration ceremony.
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- When was the stamp originally issued?
- Why was the stamp listed in the current year?
- How are the preparations going for the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony?
When was the stamp originally issued?
The stamp was originally issued on April 18, 1967, on the occasion of Ram Navami | Image: X
The stamp, supposedly issued on April 18, 1967, to celebrate Ram Navami features the year 2024 in the Hindu Vikram Samvat calendar, which is used in Nepal and certain parts of India. The current year coincides with the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony, which explains the great interest aroused by this claim.
Why was the stamp listed in the current year?
The 1967 postage stamp that supposedly shows the date of the takeover of Ram Mandir | Image: X
But here is the truth: the Vikram Samvat calendar is 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The year 1967 according to the Gregorian calendar corresponds to 2024 in Vikram Samvat, so “2024” appears on the 1967 stamp.
The year of issue of the Nepal postage stamp coincides with the year of the temple’s inauguration, a remarkable fact in itself. For some devotees, realizing that 57 years ago, the seal somehow predicted Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya in 2024 is one more thing to be happy about.
How are the preparations going for the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony?
An important arrival from Ahmedabad is a 56-inch-tall drum that produces a majestic lion-like sound when played. Ayodhya witnessed a drum procession that will soon be installed at the temple.
In the upcoming Pran Pratishtha ceremony, an eight-metal conch shell will play an important role at the feet of Lord Ram. Satya Prakash Prajapati of Aligarh kindly donated this conch shell to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is overseeing the construction of the temple.
Trust Chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das expressed gratitude for the remarkable act and emphasized the importance of Lord Ram’s presence at his birthplace.
Look at the post on X:
This postage stamp in the name of Shri Ram Sita Ji was released in Nepal 57 years ago, on Ram Navami on 18 April 1967. On this stamp 2024 is written. According to Vikram Samvat, 1967 is 2024. Now, in 2024, Shri Ram ji will be consecrated in the Ram Mandir.Miracle 🙏Jai Shri Ram… pic.twitter.com/N3kOsEMPLv
– Sunanda Roy 👑 (@SaffronSunanda) January 12, 2024
If you want to get this stamp for the big day, you can buy it on Amazon.
You can buy the stamp on Amazon | Image: Amazon screenshot
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Source: vtt.edu.vn