The Ram Mandir Rath Yatra is set to commence from Chicago on Monday, embarking on a journey to visit 851 temples spread across 48 states in the United States, spanning over 8,000 miles within the next 60 days. Organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA), the yatra will feature a chariot fashioned from a Toyota Sienna van, carrying statues of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman, as well as sacred prasadam from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and a kalash of Prana Pratishtha Pujit Akshat, as explained by Amitabh Mittal, the general secretary of VHPA.
This nationwide initiative aims to celebrate the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, symbolizing a source of joy for over 1.5 billion Hindus worldwide, fostering a renewed sense of faith and unity. Tejal Shah of the Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC) underscores the yatra’s significance in raising awareness, educating, and empowering Hindu Dharma, providing an opportunity for Hindus to unite and revive their cultural heritage.
