Bhagwan (God) Ram in Hinduism is one of the most revered and beloved deities. Ram is believed to be the seventh avatar of the God Vishnu, the preserver in
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The Jammu and Kashmir government marked the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with a half-day holiday, aligning with over half the country's celebrations. A subsequent directive closed liquor shops for 36 hours, declaring a "Dry Day" on January 22. Special pujas were held at prominent temples in Srinagar, Lal Chowk, and the Hanuman temple, with bustling activities in Jammu, where residents adorned their surroundings with Ram temple flags. In a symbolic gesture of communal harmony, Positive Kashmir presented 2 kilograms of saffron to the VHP President for the temple. Notably, activists contributed "holy water" from Sharda Peeth, and devotees from Jammu and Kashmir, including a Kupwara resident, visited Ayodhya. However, controversy arose over invitations to the ceremony, prompting criticism from Dr. Farooq Abdullah, while Anupam Kher represented Kashmiri Hindus, expressing hope for their return. The government facilitated devotees unable to attend with f