[The Times of India] Ram Mandir rath yatra to travel 8,000 miles, visit 851 temples in 48 US states

The Ram Mandir rath yatra, organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA), is set to commence from Chicago. The yatra will cover over 8,000 miles in 60 days, visiting 851 temples in 48 states. The chariot, a Toyota Sienna van, will carry idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman, along with special prasadam from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and the kalash of Prana Pratishtha Pujit Akshat.

The general secretary of VHPA, Amitabh Mittal, expressed that the opening of the Ram Mandir has filled the hearts of over 1.5 billion Hindus around the world with joy and renewed faith. The yatra will also cover around 150 temples in Canada.

Tejal Shah of the Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC) highlighted that the objective of this Rath Yatra is to raise awareness, educate, and empower Hindu Dharma. She emphasized the importance of unity and strength in spreading Hindu Dharma across the world, especially for future generations.

The yatra will culminate on April 23, the auspicious day of Shree Hanuman Jayanti, in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

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