Watch: Kerala Guv Arif Mohammad Khan bows before Ram Lalla in Ayodhya

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday (May 8) and bowed before the deity. Kerala Raj Bhawan took to social media and shared a post on X, stating that the governor visited the Ram Temple and had a darshan.

Talking to the reporters in Ayodhya, Governor Arif Mohammad said, "I have visited Ayodhya twice in January. The feeling at that time is still the same even today. I have come to Ayodhya many times. It is not just a matter of happiness for us, instead it is a matter of pride, that coming to Ayodhya and worshipping Shri Ram.”

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A video posted on the official X handle of the Kerala Governor shows Khan bowing before the idol of Ram Lalla, while the chant 'Jai Shree Ram' could be heard in the background.

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Vedic education

Earlier on April 29, Khan addressed a seminar on ‘Vedic wisdom for cosmic harmony' at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) and suggested that including Vedic education in our conduct is the best way to spread Vedic education and added that the world would learn lessons from it.

Khan asserted that all our constitutional ideals are rooted in our traditions. But the belief is that these have come from the West as we know very little about our culture and heritage.

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The governor said our culture is not tolerance but acceptance and respect.

The governor spoke about the cyclical nature of cultures, with periods of prosperity and challenge. He emphasised that appearances can be deceiving, and true understanding requires looking deeper. 

"Our culture is on a journey," he said, "one of continuous discovery. Every day brings new insights, leading us to redefine ourselves. As we connect more deeply with our heritage, doubts will naturally fade. After all, our roots run strong and provide unwavering support."

(With inputs from agencies)