Saraswati Devi Agarwal, an 85-year-old resident of Karamtand in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, kept a vow of silence (Maun Vart) for 30 years and pledged to break it only after the Ram Mandir is erected in Ayodhya
“I resolved not to wear stitched clothes. I will wear a Khadau. Till then I will remain like this. Since then my penance has been going on. On the 22nd, when my God gets established in his home, then I will ask for his blessings and have a full meal," the saint said.
After opening an account here, people need to follow some rules. The bank gives account holders red ink and a wooden pen called a kalam. Devotees can only write the name of Lord Ram between 4 am to 7 am. They have to write the name exactly 1.25 lakh times, completing this task within eight months and ten days. During this period, devotees are not allowed to eat non-vegetarian food, as well as food containing onion and garlic. However, the rules may vary as per different branches.
Ram Mandir stands as a testament to India's ability to reclaim and celebrate its ancient civilisational identity, potentially heralding a new era where India re-embraces its role as 'Vishwaguru.'
Heritage Village Themed Home Stay Scheme near Ayodhya aims to immerse visitors in village culture, offering a glimpse into rural life within charming mud houses