Creating Hindu hub in Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain to build grand Ram Mandir
Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean nation known for its exotic sea beaches, is planning to establish a grand Ram Temple in an attempt to establish itself as a spiritual hub for Hinduism in the Western Hemisphere.
Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath told ANI: "Trinidad and Tobago is often referred to as Ramayan country."
"The Ram Lalla initiative is something that we welcome. It is something we support," the Minister said.
He said the government officials are currently discussing the way a grand temple can be set up in the country.
Prem Bhandari, founder of the Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir in New York, has put forward plans to create an "Ayodhya Nagari" - a Hindu religious spiritual hub - for North American devotees unable to make the journey to the Indian city of Ayodhya, the news agency reported.
Bhandari has reportedly presented the idea to Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Kamala Persad-Bissessar.
In May this year, a replica of the Ram Lalla idol from Ayodhya's temple was unveiled in Trinidad.
The ceremony was jointly organised by Bhandari and Amit Alagh, who chairs the Ayodhya Shri Ram Organisation in Trinidad and Tobago, the news agency reported.
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Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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