PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Shri Kalki Dham Temple In UP's Sambhal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Shri Kalki Dham temple here. Modi, who was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Kalki Dham Peethadheeshwar Acharya Pramod Krishnam, also unveiled a model of the temple.

The Shri Kalki Dham is being constructed by the Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust whose chairman is Krishnam. The programme was attended by seers and religious leaders from across the country.

At the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Hindu shrine Kalki Dham in Sambhal, PM Modi said "Today is also the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, hence this day becomes more sacred and more inspiring...On this occasion, I respectfully bow at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and pay tribute to him..."

"Inaugurated BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi, laid foundation stone of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya,'' said PM Modi.

"As Acharya was saying, this event has been possible after 18 years of waiting. I would like to say that there are many good deeds that many have left for me to achieve. With the blessing of all saints and citizens, all of them that have been left will be achieved in the future as well," PM Modi said.

"Today, from the land of Uttar Pradesh and birthplace of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna, a new stream of devotion and spirituality is eager to flow. Today, foundation stone of another holy shrine is being laid by spiritual practices of saints and feelings of public," said PM Modi, addressing a gathering after the foundation stone laying ceremony of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal.