Shri Kalki Dham Temple will emerge as a new center of India’s spirituality: PM Modi

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh on Monday. The Prime Minister also unveiled the model of Shri Kalki Dham Temple. Shri Kalki Dham is being constructed by Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust whose chairman is Acharya Pramod Krishnam. The program is being attended by many saints, religious leaders and other dignitaries.

Foundation of another significant pilgrimage is being laid

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the land of Lord Shri Ram and Lord Shri Krishna is once again filled with devotion, emotion and spirituality today as the foundation stone of another significant pilgrimage is being laid. PM Modi expressed confidence that it will emerge as a new center of India’s spirituality. PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to all citizens and pilgrims from around the world. 

Mentioning the 18 year wait for the inauguration of the Dham, the Prime Minister said that it seems that there are many good works that have been left for him to accomplish. He said with the blessings of the people and the saints he will continue to clear unfinished tasks. 

Noting that today is the Jayanti of Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj, the Prime Minister credited Shivaji Maharaj for today’s cultural revival, pride and confidence in our identity. PM Modi paid homage to Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj. 

Temple will have 10 garbh grihas where all 10 avatars of the Lord will be seated

Throwing light on the architecture of the temple, the Prime Minister elaborated that it will have 10 garbh grihas where all 10 avatars of the Lord will be seated. Through these 10 avatars, PM Modi explained that the scriptures have presented all forms of the Lord including the human form. 

“In life, one can experience the consciousness of Lord”, the Prime Minister continued, “We have experienced Lord in the form of ‘Sinh (lion), Varah (boar) and Kachhap (tortoise),’” PM said. 

PM Modi said that the establishment of the Lord in these forms will present a holistic image of the people’s recognition of the Lord. The Prime Minister also bowed before all the saints present on the occasion for their guidance and also thanked Shri Acharya Pramod Krishnam. 

Another unique moment for India’s cultural renaissance

The Prime Minister said that today’s event is another unique moment for India’s cultural renaissance. Referring to the consecration of Shri Ram Mandir at Ayodhya Dham and recent inauguration of the temple in Abu Dhabi, the Prime Minister said “What was beyond imagination has now become a reality”. 

The Prime Minister underlined the value of such events coming in quick succession. He continued talking about the spiritual regeneration and mentioned Vishwanath Dham in Kashi, transformation of Kashi, Mahakaal Mahalok, Somnath and Kedarnath Dham. 

“We are moving with the mantra of ‘Vikas bhi Virasat Bhi’ - Heritage with Development” he said. 

Beginning of a new ‘kaal chakra’

Recalling the consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the PM Modi reiterated the beginning of a new ‘kaal chakra’ (circle of time) since 22 January, 2024 and highlighted impact of Shri Ram’s rule which lasted for thousands of years. 

Similarly, with Ram Lalla being seated now, India is beginning its new journey. 

Speaking about Acharya Pramod Krishnam ji’s research and study about the forms of Shri Kalki, the Prime Minister highlighted the aspects and scriptural knowledge and informed that Kalki’s forms will determine the path of the future for thousands of years, similar to Lord Shri Ram.

Kalki is the initiator of change in the kaal chakra

“Kalki is the initiator of change in the kaal chakra and is also a source of inspiration”, the Prime Minister remarked. He said that Kalki  Dham is going to be a place dedicated  to the Lord which is yet to be incarnated. 

He highlighted that such a concept about the future was written in the scriptures hundreds of thousands of years ago. 

Modi lauded Acharya Pramod Krishnam for taking forward these beliefs with full faith and also devoting their lives to it. He pointed out the long battle fought by Acharya ji with the previous governments for the establishment of Kalki temple and mentioned visits to the court for the same. “Today, Pramod Krishnam ji has been able to start the temple’s work with peace of mind”, the PM said.

India knows how to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

The Prime Minister said that India knows how to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. He further said that as the saints and religious leaders are constructing new temples, he has been tasked with the construction of the temple of the nation. 

“Day and night I am working for the grandeur and expansion of the glory of the temple of nation”, he added. “Today, for the first time, India is at a stage where we are not following but setting an example”, PM Modi emphasized. 

The Prime Minister said “whenever India takes big resolutions, divine consciousness definitely comes among us in some form or the other to guide it.” Referring to the philosophy of Gita, the Prime Minister stressed the need for relentless action.