Statues of south Indian saint-musicians unveiled in Ayodhya

Ayodhya witnessed a unique confluence of north and south Indian culture on Wednesday as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman joined Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to unveil statues of south Indian saint-musicians Tyagaraja Swamigal, Purandara Dasa and Arunachal Kavi at the Brihaspati Kund in Tedhi Bazaar.The ceremony, infused with devotion and south Indian rituals, saw the presence of Sitharaman’s parents, adding an emotional dimension to the event.
Addressing the gathering Sitharaman said, “Ayodhya is not only a centre of faith but also a symbol of India’s cultural soul.” The Finance Minister emphasised that “devotion to Shri Ram in South India is not just a matter of faith but a way of life”. In Kerala, she said, during the month of Ashadha, lamps are lit inside homes and Valmiki Ramayana is recited, reflecting the intangible tradition of devotion as the soul of the nation.“In Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, the glory of Shri Ram has been sung, this is the soul of India. She said that this day is sacred, and the installation of statues of saints whose remembered Ram in each breath in Ayodhya could happen only with Shri Ram’s will,” she said.

श्री राम जन्मभूमि के लोकार्पण करने से पहले माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi पूरे दक्षिण भारत में श्री राम से जुड़े हुए सभी स्थलों पर गए।

रंगनाथस्वामी मंदिर, जो की श्रीरंगम में है, वहां पर हमारे प्रधानमंत्री जी गए और कम्ब रामाण्यम को सुना।

- श्रीमती @nsitharaman अयोध्या… pic.twitter.com/Cqi7HBxGQz

— Nirmala Sitharaman Office (@nsitharamanoffc) October 8, 2025

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, is now becoming not only a spiritual hub but also a place for cultural renaissance. He said Sitharaman’s visit is a strong symbol of India’s cultural unity and harmony, according to the statement.

जब श्री राम जन्मभूमि के लिए आंदोलन चल रहा था, तो जितना उत्साह श्री अयोध्या धाम में था,

उतना ही उत्साह तमिलनाडु के अंदर भी हमें देखने को मिलता था... pic.twitter.com/QpJKHZSuy8

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 8, 2025

Praising the artistic craftsmanship and overall beautification, Adityanath highlighted that Brihaspati Kund now stands as a perfect blend of devotion and aesthetic grandeur, reflecting Ayodhya’s rich cultural heritage, the statement added.