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155 Rivers for Ram Mandir
A sacred offering like never before
On April 23, 2023, Ayodhya became the spiritual center of the world as water from 155 rivers, collected from across all seven continents, was offered in a grand Jalabhishek ceremony at the Ram Mandir.
This noble effort was envisioned and led by Shri Vijay Jolly, Founder of Delhi Study Group (DSG), showcasing a global expression of unity, faith, and devotion to Lord Ram.
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Rivers from across the globe
From the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati in India, to the Amazon (Brazil), Mississippi (USA), Thames (UK), Volga (Russia), Nile (Egypt), Danube (Europe), Mekong (Vietnam), and even rivers from Antarctica — all were part of this unprecedented ceremony.
Countries represented
- India
- USA
- UK
- Russia
- France
- Germany
- China
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Sri Lanka
- Japan
- Australia
- South Africa
- Antarctica
- And many more…
Led by Shri Vijay Jolly and global harmony
The entire project, spanning 2.5 years, was spearheaded by Shri Vijay Jolly, founder of Delhi Study Group. Under his guidance, dedicated teams across the globe collected river water, coordinated logistics, and ensured cultural sanctity at every stage.
The initiative went beyond religious boundaries. People from Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and other communities participated, united by the message of peace and reverence for Lord Ram.
Global unity in devotion
In a historic event, water from 155 rivers across seven continents was offered to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. This unprecedented gesture symbolizes the universal reverence for Lord Ram, transcending national and religious boundaries. Spearheaded by Shri Vijay Jolly and the Delhi Study Group, the initiative showcased India’s spiritual message to the world.
Ceremonial highlights
At the Ram Janmabhoomi temple site, the sacred water was poured in a traditional Vedic ceremony, with priests chanting ancient mantras from the Vedas. A short documentary showcasing the global water collection journey was also screened.
Though CM Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh couldn’t attend due to prior commitments, the event was blessed by the presence of:
Champat RaiGeneral Secretary, Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra
Indresh KumarRSS Leader
Dinesh ChandraVHP Patron
J.J. SinghFormer Army Chief
Acharya Lokesh MuniJain Acharya
Glimpse of the event
Spiritual unity beyond borders
The offering of water from 155 rivers sends a profound message to the world: Lord Ram is a universal symbol of dharma, devotion, and cultural unity. This sacred Jalabhishek shows that Indian values and spirituality resonate across continents, transcending national and religious lines.
