Did This Nepalese Postal Stamp From 1967 Predict Year Of Ram Mandir's Inauguration In Ayodhya?

While preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya are in full swing, a new claim has surfaced: a 57-year-old postal stamp from Nepal featuring Lord Ram and Sita allegedly predicted the year of the consecration ceremony.

When was the stamp originally issued?

The stamp was originally issued on April 18, 1967, on the occasion of Ram Navami | Image: X

The stamp, reportedly issued on April 18, 1967, to celebrate Ram Navami features the year 2024 in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar, which is used in Nepal and certain parts of India. The current year coincides with the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony, which explains the keen interest in this claim.

Why did the stamp feature the present year?

The postal stamp from 1967 that allegedly shows the date of Ram Mandir's inauguration | Image: X

But here's the truth: The Vikram Samvat calendar is 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The year 1967 as per the Gregorian calendar corresponds to 2024 in Vikram Samvat, which is why "2024" appears on the stamp from 1967.

The year of issue of the postal stamp from Nepal coincides with the year of the inauguration of the temple, a remarkable fact on its own. For some devotees, the realisation that 57 years ago, the stamp did in a way predict Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya in 2024 is one more thing to be happy about.

How are the preps going for the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony?

A major arrival from Ahmedabad is a 56-inch-tall drum that produces a majestic lion-like sound when played. Ayodhya witnessed a drum procession, and it will shortly be installed in the temple.

In the approaching Pran Pratishtha ceremony, an eight-metal conch will play an important role at Lord Ram's feet. Satya Prakash Prajapati of Aligarh kindly donated this conch to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees temple building.

Trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das expressed gratitude for the notable act, emphasizing the importance of Lord Ram's presence in his birthplace.

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This postage stamp in the name of Shri Ram Sita Ji was released in Nepal 57 years ago, on Ram Navami on 18 April 1967.

2024 is written on this stamp.

As per Vikram Samvat, 1967 is 2024.

Now in 2024, Shri Ram ji will be consecrated in the Ram Mandir.

Miracle ?

Jai Shri Ram¡­ pic.twitter.com/N3kOsEMPLv

¡ª Sunanda Roy ? (@SaffronSunanda) January 12, 2024

If you want to grab this stamp for the big day, you can buy the stamp on Amazon.

You can buy the stamp on Amazon | Image: Screengrab from Amazon

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