Houston, Jan 21 (THND) : In the midst of the world’s continuing festivities leading up to the dedication of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, a magnificent billboard depicting Shri Ram has been erected in Houston. Since Monday, hundreds of motorists have been drawn to the billboard every day as they travel on the busiest route.
In the midst of the current frigid temperatures, Houstonians are greeted with a welcome surprise—a 300-foot-tall billboard that displays information about the temple’s inauguration—and a bit of warmth. The billboard initiative was carried out in collaboration with Umang Mehta, a lifelong volunteer in Houston, and Dr. Kusum Vyas, founder of the Green Kumbh Yatra and Save Ram Setu Campaign, of the Living Planet Foundation.
The billboard is located in a prime area of Houston, and it was funded by the Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH), an umbrella organization with the mission of uplifting the community through the dissemination of positive energy and Sanatan Vedic Dharma.
An open invitation to all Houstonians about the event at Gujrat Samaj of Houston (GSH) on January 21 is also served by the HGH-funded billboard.
Dr. Kusum Vyas says that the major goal was to make a billboard that is visually tied to the ethos of Shri Ram and Ayodhya, since they are inseparable.
“By maximizing daylight and enhancing it with an unconventional use of suitable colors, we aim to make the billboard feel welcoming and emanate the true essence and sanctity of Shri Ram and Ayodhya. This will bring warmth and peaceful vibrations to everyone’s experience.” According to Dr. Vas, this would be the first time in history that Prabhu Shri Ramji will grace the sky of a major US city. For a whole month, an estimated 1.5 million visitors will have the opportunity to see Shri Ram and the Ayodhya Mandir.
The Ram Temple at Ayodhya is a testament to the perseverance and selflessness that characterized a 500-year-long fight. Although we are unable to travel to Ayodhya at this time, we would like to welcome the Shri Ram and Ayodhya Temple to Houston so that everyone can experience the significance of this once in a lifetime event. According to Umang Mehta, “we achieved that goal” with this stunning billboard.
Ayodhya will be hosting a consecration ceremony on January 22 with the attendance of the world’s foremost saints and luminaries, and the billboard in Greater Houston hopes to do more than just draw attention to the Hindu population there. According to Vijay Pallod of HGH, “to mark the momentous event, a grand celebration is being organized in Houston on January 21.” The event is open to everyone.
On January 21, the Gujarati Samaj of Houston Event Hall will host the Houston celebration. Join us for the historic “Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya Mandir “Pran Pratishtha” ceremonies, to which everyone is cordially welcomed by HGH.
On Saturday, the festivities will kick off at Vadtal Dham, Shree Swami Narayan Hindu Temple, with the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav. Other temples will also be participating, with events including a Havan, grand parade, Hanuman chalisa route, cultural programs, Maha Deep Aarti, and fireworks to round off the celebration.
Spectacular lights will be seen at BAPS Mandir. During the Shri Ram Mandir Celebration, Hindus in the Greater Houston area will light diyas. The festivity will be accentuated by Sangita Bhutada’s magnificent Rangoli and the dazzling lights of Diyas.
