Sri Sankara TV, renowned for its commitment to cultural and spiritual enrichment, marked a historic day with 48 hours of special programming dedicated to the celebrations of the Ram Ayodhya Mandir opening. The momentous occasion was observed on January 21st and 22nd, captivating viewers globally.
January 21st – Prelude Extravaganza from Karnataka.
The channel initiated the festivities on January 21st with a captivating prelude from Karnataka, featuring acclaimed artists such as Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi Vidyabhushana, Vidhwan KL Srinivasan, the mesmerizing Ramayana in Yakshagana and many other performances. Adding to the allure, MS Subbulakshmi’s grand daughter, Aishwariya Soundarya, delivered a soul-stirring performance of MS Subbulakshmi’s Ram bhajans.
January 22nd – A Day of Multifaceted Offerings
The grandeur continued on January 22nd, commencing early morning with a live broadcast from the Kanchi Kamakshi Temple Ram Ayodhya Celebrations, led by FM Nirmala Sitharamanji. Sri Sankara TV set an impressive stage inside the temple, featuring a grand 12-feet standing idol of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman.
The monumental day unfolded in the presence of the Finance Minister, accompanied by various artists, including Padmashri Sudha Raghunathan and singers performing Pancharatna Keertis. The channel captured the Prana Prathishtana moment live from Ayodhya, followed by the Prime Minister’s motivating speech.
Throughout the day, Sri Sankara TV engaged viewers with various kandams through discourses, dance dramas, Namasankeertanam, and Abhang Bhajans. The enchanting performances, including Valli Sugreeva fight, Hanuman meeting Sita, Lord Rama crossing the ocean, and Pattabhishekam, were showcased live from Narada Gana Sabha Auditorium in Chennai.
The event, titled “Chennaiyil Ayodhi,” allowed the public to immerse themselves in the festivities on the ground, while also being broadcasted live on the channel for global viewers. The day was graced by the presence of the Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu, R N Ravi, legendary maestro Ilayraja, MD of Apollo Hospitals Suneetha Reddy, RM of Cycle Pure Agarbattis Ramamoorthy, and Chairman of Lancor Holdings Shekar. MD of Sri Sankara TV Mr K Sriram honored Ilayraja Ji with a Ramalala portrait.
Adding to the splendor of the event at Narada Gana Sabha Auditorium in Chennai, Sri Sankara TV showcased a magnificent 12-foot seated idol of Lord Rama and Sita. The breathtaking idol, a visual masterpiece, adorned the set, captivating the audience with its divine presence.
Viewers were thrilled and emotionally moved by the day-long program, immersing themselves in devotion through the channel’s comprehensive coverage of this significant event.
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(This information is published from a press release.)
