as in purification
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
the consecration of the Host during Communion
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The consecration of that temple, analysts said, marked the seismic shift from India’s secular founding values as Modi disregards the norms dividing religion from state in his push to win a third term.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
The consecration ceremony was both religious ritual and viral spectacle, with Mr. Modi cast in the role of ultimate victor, striding alone in the frame.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2024
Dressed in a traditional kurta tunic, Modi led the consecration ceremony as Hindu priests chanted hymns and a 4.25-foot statue of Lord Ram was unveiled in the temple’s inner sanctum.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2024
In addition to Modi, who will play a key role as the official patron of the consecration, a number of other politicians, religious figures, movie stars, and celebrities are also expected to attend.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Jan. 2024
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Rhea Mogul, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
The consecration ceremony was both religious ritual and viral spectacle, with Mr. Modi cast in the role of ultimate victor, striding alone in the frame.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2024
Dressed in a traditional kurta tunic, Modi led the consecration ceremony as Hindu priests chanted hymns and a 4.25-foot statue of Lord Ram was unveiled in the temple’s inner sanctum.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2024
In addition to Modi, who will play a key role as the official patron of the consecration, a number of other politicians, religious figures, movie stars, and celebrities are also expected to attend.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Jan. 2024
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