India, Jan. 28 -- Regardless of the debate going on about the consequences of the inauguration of an incomplete Ram Temple at Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at least in the eyes of the common people, has emerged as the greatest Hindu icon of present times.

His elevated status may be disputed by some of his critics but after performing the pran pratishtha at the Mandir, in the presence of a large number of celebrities and prominent citizens, PM Modi is now in a league of his own, and has a colossal presence amongst well-known Hindu figures.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Sunday Guardian....