New Parliament building inauguration: 'Sarva-Dharma Prarthana' ceremony held
ndia's new Parliament building is being inaugurated today in a ceremony which began with an early morning havan and multi-faith prayers. This will be followed by the formal opening by PM Narendra Modi.
PM Modi installed the scared 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing puja. He was handed over the historic 'Sengol' by Adheenams before its installed in the new Parliament building.
The ceremony began with traditional prayers and Vedic rituals which will continue for an hour. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also present with along with PM Modi during the pooja.