Preparations are underway for the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, scheduled to begin on Tuesday and continue until January 22. The inauguration, to be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will witness the participation of over 7,000 individuals, including politicians, celebrities, industrialists, saints, and international representatives.
The week-long event will feature various rituals each day, with the presence of notable figures like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher, and others. Invitations have also been extended to influential personalities from the business world, including Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, as well as sports icons such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni.
Approximately 100 representatives from different countries are expected to attend, enhancing the global significance of the ceremony.
Schedule of Events Leading to Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha:
January 16: Prayaschita and Karmakuti Pujan
January 17: Parisar Pravesh of the Murti
January 18 (Morning): Teerth Poojan, Jal Yatra, and Gandhadivas
January 18 (Evening): Aushadhadivas, Kesaradhivas, and Gandhadivas
January 19 (Evening): Dhanyadhivas
January 20 (Morning): Pushpadhivas
January 20 (Evening): Sharkaradhivas, Phaladhivas
January 21 (Morning): Madhyadhivas
January 22 (Evening): Shaiyadhivas
Pran Pratishtha Ceremony Details:
A team of 121 Acharyas will conduct the rituals for the consecration, with Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid overseeing the proceedings and Kashi’s Lakshmi Kant Dixit serving as the principal Acharya. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony and the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol are scheduled from 12:30 pm to 01:00 pm.
The idol of Ram Lalla, crafted by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka, will be consecrated in the new temple’s sanctum sanctorum. The existing idol, worshipped for the past 70 years, will also find a place of honor in the temple.
Temple Access for Devotees:
The temple will be closed to the public on January 21 and 22 to facilitate the sacred ceremonies. Devotees can visit the Ram Mandir starting from January 23, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the iconic site.
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