Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Devnani, along with Sant Sai Nitin and Sindhu Seva President & former UP Minister Amrit , inaugurated the 73rd Lord Jhulelal Festival in Ayodhya by offering garlands at idol of Lord Jhulelal, performing the aarti, and lighting the ceremonial lamp.
Shri Devnani, the chief guest of the event, was felicitated with a shawl, bouquet, and pakhad. On this occasion, he also honored meritorious youth from undergraduate and postgraduate levels with certificates and mementos.
In his address, Shri Devnani said that Ayodhya is not just a city but a sacred land of spirituality and values. While Lord Ram gave the message of truth and sacrifice, Lord Jhulelal guided society towards courage, justice, and unity. These ideals shaped spirituality and culture. He appreciated the Sindhi community for preserving its culture despite the hardships of partition and noted that their hard work, service, and values continue to bring pride to India globally.
He further said that this festival reminds us that knowledge is our weapon, culture our identity, and social service our greatest strength. In today’s world troubled by violence and unrest, Jhulelal’s message—stand by truth, uphold justice, and treat everyone equally—remains highly relevant. Seeking Lord Jhulelal’s blessings, he wished for peace, harmony, and India’s rise once again as Vishwaguru.
Meeting with the Governor of Uttar Pradesh – Shri Devnani met Governor Smt. Anandiben Patel in Lucknow, where she welcomed him with a shawl and presented her book Challenges I Like along with the Raj Bhavan publication Our Raj Bhavan.
Visit to Uttar Pradesh Assembly – Shri Devnani also met UP Assembly Speaker Shri Satish Mahana and toured the Assembly building, House, Legislative Council, and Digital Museum. He was received with a shawl, bouquet, and memento, and in return, presented Shri Mahana with a book on Ahilyabai Holkar. Both speakers exchanged views on the rich traditions and legislative practices of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh Assemblies.
Visit to Ram Mandir in Ayodhya – During his Ayodhya stay, Shri Devnani visited the under-construction Ram Mandir, observing its grandeur and progress. He interacted with officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust regarding temple development and related arrangements. Calling the temple a symbol of India’s faith, culture, and tradition, he said it will continue to inspire the world with India’s eternal values. He also prayed for the nation’s peace and prosperity.
Meeting with Shri Champat Rai – Shri Devnani met the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Shri Champat Rai, at Karsevakpuram. They discussed the progress of temple construction, trust activities, and plans to develop Ayodhya as a world-class spiritual and cultural center. Shri Rai shared details of the construction work, management, development of the temple premises, and upcoming Pran Pratishtha ceremony.