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PM visits Ram Setu`s origin point, Arichal Munai, ahead of `Pran Pratishtha`

Updated On: 21 January, 2024 02:50 PM IST | ronak mastakar

In the last legs of his spiritual journey leading up to the `Pran Pratishtha` of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a visit to the Arichal Munai in Tamil Nadu`s Dhanushkodi. (Pics/PTI)

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In the last legs of his spiritual journey leading up to the `Pran Pratishtha` of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a visit to the Arichal Munai in Tamil Nadu`s Dhanushkodi. (Pics/PTI)

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In the last legs of his spiritual journey leading up to the `Pran Pratishtha` of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a visit to the Arichal Munai in Tamil Nadu`s Dhanushkodi. (Pics/PTI)
<p>Arichal Munai is believed to be the point from which the Ram Setu was built</p>

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Arichal Munai is believed to be the point from which the Ram Setu was built

<p>Prime Minister Modi was pictured offering a floral tribute at the Arichal Munai point</p>

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Prime Minister Modi was pictured offering a floral tribute at the Arichal Munai point

<p>Later in the day, PM Modi will visit Sri Kothandarama Swamy temple in Rameshwaram</p>

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Later in the day, PM Modi will visit Sri Kothandarama Swamy temple in Rameshwaram

<p>The name Kothandarama means Rama with the bow. It is located in Dhanushkodi. According to popular belief, it was at this place that Ravana`s brother Vibhishana first met Lord Ram and sought refuge</p>

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The name Kothandarama means Rama with the bow. It is located in Dhanushkodi. According to popular belief, it was at this place that Ravana`s brother Vibhishana first met Lord Ram and sought refuge

<p>According to legends and ancient scriptures, this is also the place where Lord Ram conducted the coronation of Vibhishana</p>

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According to legends and ancient scriptures, this is also the place where Lord Ram conducted the coronation of Vibhishana

<p>Dhanushkodi is place where Lord Ram is believed to have taken the vow to defeat Ravana and proceeded to Lanka</p>

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Dhanushkodi is place where Lord Ram is believed to have taken the vow to defeat Ravana and proceeded to Lanka

<p>Earlier, on Saturday, the Prime Minister visited Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli and Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram</p>

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Earlier, on Saturday, the Prime Minister visited Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli and Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram

<p>"Will never forget yesterday`s visit to the Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. There is timeless devotion in every part of the Temple," PM Modi posted from his official X handle</p>

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"Will never forget yesterday`s visit to the Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. There is timeless devotion in every part of the Temple," PM Modi posted from his official X handle

<p>He earlier announced an 11-day `Anushtaan` and set out on a pilgrimage to shrines associated with Lord Ram across the country ahead of the `Pran Pratishtha` ceremony</p>

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He earlier announced an 11-day `Anushtaan` and set out on a pilgrimage to shrines associated with Lord Ram across the country ahead of the `Pran Pratishtha` ceremony

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