NB Explains | UP's Yogi-led govt to restore birthplace of Luv and Kush, sons of Shri Ram
In the forest, Sita found refuge in the ashram of Sage Valmiki. There, she gave birth to her twin sons, Luv and Kush
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Lucknow, Oct 27: The Uttar Pradesh government is soon going to start the process of restoration and conservation of the birthplace of Luv and Kush, the twin sons of Bhagwan Shri Ram. The state govt will restore Maharishi Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor of Kanpur, along with Raja Sitaram Mahal of Mathura and Rasik Bihari Temple located in Shivrajpur, Fatehpur.
According to official sources, a detailed plan has been formulated after which the UP State Archaeology Department (SAD) has already invited applications from interested agencies through the e-tendering process to carry out the renovation and preservation work on these sites. Reports suggest that the UP state government is planning to allocate Rs 1.52 crore for the restoration and preservation of Maharishi Valmiki's ashram in Bithoor, where it is believed that Mata Janaki took refuge when Bhagwan Shri Ram sent her to the forest and where their two sons Luv and Kush were born. The agency applying for this work will have to deposit an earnest money deposit (EMD) of Rs 3.12 lakh.
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The renovation and conservation of Raja Sitaram Mahal of Mathura will cost Rs 1.29 crore and the EMD amount has been fixed at Rs 2.66 lakh. Similarly, Rs 1.97 crore will be spent by the Yogi government on the restoration and preservation of Rasik Bihari Temple in Shivrajpur, Fatehpur, and the EMD amount for this work has been fixed at Rs 4.04 lakh. All three projects will be executed through the tendering process by the selected agencies under the supervision of the SAD. All project allocations and necessary procedures will follow the guidelines of the UP government.
Separate tenders have been issued for all three sites on the e-tender portal. These tenders will be allocated in two phases. The first phase will involve a technical assessment, followed by a financial assessment. Agencies will be assigned the work only after passing both assessments. The application process for these tenders started on Oct 23 and the deadline for submission of applications is Nov 1. It will be followed by the technical assessment process, which will commence on Nov 3. Subsequently, financial assessment will be made.
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The tale of Luv-Kush's birth
After Bhagwan Rama's triumphant return to Ayodhya, having defeated the demon king Ravana and rescuing his wife Sita from captivity, he was crowned as the king of Ayodhya. However, as rumors about Sita's purity began to circulate among the people of Ayodhya, Bhagwan Rama decided to test her devotion and purity through a trial by fire.
Sita's devotion and purity were proven when she emerged unscathed from the flames of the fire, which were said to be a testament to her chastity. Despite this, Bhagwan Rama, who deeply loved Sita, decided to send her away to the forest as he believed it was his duty as a king to uphold the moral standards of his kingdom and didn't want to rule with a shadow of doubt cast upon Sita.
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In the forest, Sita found refuge in the ashram of Sage Valmiki. There, she gave birth to her twin sons, Luv and Kush. The birth of the twins is described as a divine and auspicious event. Sita raised her sons with love and care in the sage's ashram. Sage Valmiki, who was a great poet and sage, also educated the twins, teaching them about the scriptures and the Ramayana.
Luv and Kush grew up to be skilled in archery, just like their father, Bhagwan Rama. Their valor and character made them well-respected in the forest. They were unaware of their royal lineage, as Sita had kept their true identity a secret to protect them from the knowledge of their father's banishment and the controversies surrounding her return to Ayodhya.
The story of Luv and Kush takes an interesting turn when they come to Ayodhya to recite the epic of Bhagwan Rama, the Ramayana, in front of a gathering, including Bhagwan Rama himself. It is during this recitation that the identity of the twins is revealed, and they are reunited with their father.
The story of Luv and Kush's birth is a tale of virtue, sacrifice, and maternal love, and it plays a significant role in the Ramayana as it highlights the unwavering devotion of Sita and the eventual reunion of the royal family.
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