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In Photos: PM Modi 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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Arichal Munai is believed to be the point from which the Ram Setu was built

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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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

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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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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