Ram Temple Consecration : Gujarat witnesses over 1k deliveries, parents name ‘Ram’ and ‘Sita’

Ahmedabad : As the echoes of Ram Mandir’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony reverberate across India, a unique trend unfolds in Gujarat. Many expecting mothers, driven by faith and longing, chose January 22nd for their ‘Muhurat’ deliveries, aligning their newborns’ arrival with the highly auspicious occasion. This surge in cesarean section bookings on this historic day has gynecologists both touched and concerned.

“My due date was February 5th, but when I heard about the ‘Muhurt’ for the Ram Mandir, I knew I wanted my child to be born on this blessed day,” shares a mother, who gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Surat Diamond Association Aryoga Samiti Hospital. “We believe children born on such an auspicious day will receive Lord Ram’s blessings and grow up with good values.”

Hospitals like Surat Diamond hospital  have witnessed a significant rise in cesarean deliveries scheduled for January 22nd. “We performed over 22 deliveries today, all mothers choosing this date for their babies’ arrival,” confirms a senior gynecologist at the hospital. “While we understand the sentiment, it’s crucial to prioritize medical considerations and ensure that only those medically requiring it undergo surge.

Doctor Haresh Paghda of Surat’s Diamond Hospital said that after announcing the free delivery, a large number had registered for delivery on this day. About 30 deliveries are expected till late night. While in the six deliveries that have taken place so far, one family has named their son Ram and one family has named their daughter Sita.

Janak Bawecha said, “Today Lord Ram has been glorified in Ayodhya, and there is a festive mood about it. On the same day, Lord Rama has blessed us with a son and we have named after him.”

While the trend presents challenges for hospitals, it also reflects the profound significance of the Ram Mandir consecration for many in Gujarat. As a gynecologist says, “It’s a beautiful reminder of the power of faith and the emotional connection people feel with this historic moment. We are happy to facilitate these deliveries while ensuring the well-being of both mothers and newborns.”