Ayodhya: India has initiated the process of sending sacred Sarayu river water to Sri Lanka for the consecration ceremony of the Seetha Amma Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sita. The consecration ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 19.

This decision came following a letter from Sri Lanka's representatives to the Uttar Pradesh government, requesting Sarayu river water for religious ceremonies and the consecration of Goddess Sita's idol at the temple. The Tourism Department, under the directive of the UP government, has been entrusted with the responsibility of transporting the holy water. The initiative has been hailed by the Ram Temple Trust, emphasizing its significance in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and fostering cultural ties.

"A Seetha Amma Temple is being constructed in Sri Lanka. The representative of the temple has asked for Sarayu River water from the UP government. We will provide the sacred water in a Kalash. The rituals will be held on May 19," said Santosh Kumar Sharma, CEO of Ayodhya Teerth Vikas Parishad. The ceremony at the Seetha Amma Temple aims to unite the hearts of both nations, symbolizing the spiritual and cultural bond between India and Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, Mahant Shashikant Das hailed the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the Seetha Amma Temple in Sri Lanka will be a matter of pride for all 'Sanatanis'. "It is a matter of pride for all Sanatanis. Goddess Sita faced many difficulties in Lanka, and today, a grand temple is being constructed in the same Lanka," said Mahant Shashikant Das.

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