Ram Temple Inauguration: As Ayodhya braces itself to witness the inauguration of Ram Temple, a Mahatma Gandhi’s lookalike, barely clothed and strolling barefoot with a stick in his hand, caught the eye of individuals on Ram Path within the metropolis on a chilly Friday morning. The doppelganger responded to everybody’s greetings and fortunately posed for selfies with them.
Mahatma Gandhi’s lookalike was recognized as Mutanna Tirlapur,54, a local of Karnataka’s Gadag district. In keeping with PTI, the round-framed spectacles, lens-less, and a series watch made his resemblance to the Mahatma extra sensible. He carried a placard which learn ‘samaj seva mera janm siddh adhikaar hai’ (Social service is my delivery proper).
Tirlapur was seen carrying a placard with pictures of outstanding leaders resembling Mahatma Gandhi, former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, former President APJ Abdul Kalam, and Swami Vivekanand, as reported by PTI. The placard additionally has footage of Lord Ram, Sita, Laxman and Lord Hanuman and the upcoming Ram temple.
The placard additionally has a message that urges individuals to save lots of the setting, make the nation liquor-free, save soil, save wildlife and cease cruelty in the direction of animals.
Tirlapur stated that chanting the identify of Lord Ram offers him power and helps him courageous the chilly climate. “I’ve come to Ayodhya from Karnataka after protecting nearly 2,000 kilometres on foot. I left my village on December 9 to achieve this place. I walked 40-50 kilometres on daily basis. On some days, I even walked 60-70 kilometres. Now, for the reason that climate is chilly, I’ve been strolling 30 kilometres in a day,” Tirlapur informed PTI.
On being requested what retains him going on this chilly climate, Tirlapur stated that he derives his energy from the identify of Lord Ram. He additional acknowledged that It’s the absolute benevolence of Lord Ram that I neither caught chilly nor did I payment unwell.
“Sure, I do really feel chilly. However, as I take the identify of Lord Ram and pray to him, I get energised. After this, I don’t really feel any downside. It’s the absolute benevolence of Lord Ram that I neither caught chilly nor did I payment unwell. I derive my energy from the identify of Lord Ram,” Tirlapur stated, as quoted by PTI. “Jai Jai Ram, Sita Ram, do akshar kaa pyara naam… The identify of Ram (in Hindi) consists of two letters. It’s pious. As quickly as one takes his identify, the unrest within the thoughts subsides and psychological peace prevails,” he added.
All Bharatvasis Ought to Come Right here: Mahatma Gandhi’s Lookalike Tirlapur
On being requested whether or not he has received any invite to attend the consecration ceremony on the Ram Temple, Tirlapur stated, “There isn’t any query of any invitation. All of us ‘Bharatvasis’ ought to come right here,” as quoted by PTI. “I really feel very pleased. At instances I really feel that I’m in heaven. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from the underside of my coronary heart for getting the temple of Shri Ram in-built Ayodhya,” he stated.
Dressing Like Mahatma Gandhi For Previous 15 Years: Tirlapur
Tirlapur additionally acknowledged that he has been dressing himself like Mahatma Gandhi for the previous 15 years. “The thought behind that is to unfold consciousness within the society concerning the values Mahatma Gandhi stood for,” as quoted by PTI.
Requested how his members of the family really feel about his foot march, he stated, “My members of the family are very pleased that I’ve landed within the land of Prabhu Shri Ram after protecting such an extended distance. The individuals of my village and neighbouring villages wished me luck as I launched into the padyatra.”
“My message to the individuals from Ayodhya is ‘India is a peace-loving nation and all of us ought to stay in peace and love one another,” he added.