In Ayodhya, the ‘pran-pratishtha’ ceremony, marking the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla, the divine embodiment of Lord Ram’s childhood, is unfolding with divine grace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a distinguished determine on this momentous event, has graced Ayodhya along with his presence, becoming a member of a various gathering that features representatives from varied non secular and spiritual sects, tribal communities, and eminent personalities, as reported by PTI.
VIDEO | PM Modi reaches the sanctum sanctorum of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to carry out Pran Pratishtha rituals. #RamMandirPranPrathishtha pic.twitter.com/mZPIVSVVYb
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2024
The meticulous planning by the Ram temple belief ensured that the consecration ceremony commenced at 12:20 pm and concluded promptly by 1 pm. Following this, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to handle the gathering and interact with the ‘shramjeevis’ who performed a pivotal function within the temple’s building, as revealed by a member of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi showers flower petals on the employees who had been part of the development crew at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/gJp4KSnNp6
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
As a part of the ceremony, the Prime Minister visited Kuber Tila, the place an historical Shiv temple has been meticulously restored, and carried out puja there.
The celebration extends past Ayodhya, with varied states throughout India declaring holidays or half-days to permit folks to immerse themselves within the joyous ambiance.
In Amritsar, Punjab, a spectacular ‘shobha yatra’ unfolded to mark the momentous event of the Ram Mandir’s inauguration. Concurrently, in Telangana’s Hyderabad, devotees gathered on the Shri Bhagya Laxmi Mandir, Charminar, to rejoice the auspicious occasion. The Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, witnessed devotees bursting crackers through the ‘Bhasma Aarti.’
#WATCH | Punjab: ‘Shobha yatra’ being taken out in Amritsar, forward of Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya at this time. pic.twitter.com/6EfSbJhNDQ
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Devotees burst crackers through the ‘Bhasma Aarti’ carried out at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. pic.twitter.com/dDZn6MbuxE
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Cities throughout India joined within the jubilation, with particular occasions at temples, together with the Shri Ram Raja Mandir in Orchha, the place 5,100 earthen lamps illuminated the environment. In Delhi, the nationwide capital, temples had been adorned with flowers and lights, making a festive ambiance for the consecration ceremony.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: 5,100 earthen lamps lit at Shri Ram Raja Mandir, in Orchha. (21.01) pic.twitter.com/pD8rsedY83
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024
On the well-known Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place, devotees congregated in giant numbers to supply prayers, underscoring the widespread enthusiasm for this divine second. Girls in Varanasi utilized ‘mehendi’ and joyously chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in celebration.
VIDEO | Visuals from Hanuman Mandir in Delhi’s Connaught Place forward of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.#RamMandirPranPratishtha #AyodhyaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/7q0QeuNMBM
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2024
Temples nationwide facilitated the participation of devotees by way of particular dwell streaming of the consecration ceremony. This grand occasion in Ayodhya marks a big milestone following the primary part of the Ram Mandir building, made attainable by the historic Supreme Courtroom judgment in 2019 on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title go well with.
#WATCH | Devotees sing Ram Bhajan at Shri Bhagya Laxmi Mandir, Charminar in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony to happen at this time. pic.twitter.com/Zq7w3feIcY
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Distinguished leaders throughout the political spectrum, together with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Residence Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, former Karnataka CM and BJP chief Basavaraj S Bommai, and former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, supplied prayers at varied temples throughout completely different cities.
#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gives prayers at Shri Sanatan Dharm Mandir in Delhi’s Darya Ganj on the event of the Shri Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya at this time. pic.twitter.com/9tQghRox29
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi: Union Residence Minister Amit Shah gives prayers at Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple, also called Birla Mandir, on the event of the Shri Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya at this time. pic.twitter.com/rc0y6ZUHiD
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
VIDEO | Gujarat CM @Bhupendrapbjp gives prayers at a temple in Ahmedabad forward of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.#RamMandirPranPratishtha #AyodhyaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/aNnzKhoG2t
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Goa CM Pramod Sawant visits and gives prayers at Rudreshwar Temple in Panaji. pic.twitter.com/5hhK9JCVMI
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
VIDEO | Former Karnataka CM and BJP chief @BSBommai gives prayers at Sree Maruthi Temple in Bengaluru forward of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.#RamMandirPranPratishtha #AyodhyaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/d450sGo5JI
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2024
भव्य दिव्य अतुल्य
January 22-12:29 PM: The precise second when aspirations of a billion plus folks sprang to life.
A complete civilisation has been rekindled with the Pran Pratishtha of Prabhu Shri Ram Lala.
Harijan Colony, Guwahati pic.twitter.com/BFZ4eypino
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 22, 2024
The Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, constructed within the conventional Nagara type, stands as a testomony to architectural marvel. With a size (east-west) of 380 toes, a width of 250 toes, and a top of 161 toes, the temple is supported by 392 pillars and boasts 44 doorways. The intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses on its pillars and partitions add to the divine aura.
The Ram Lalla idol, positioned in the primary sanctum sanctorum on the bottom ground, signifies the end result of the ‘pran-pratishtha’ rituals that commenced on January 16 from the banks of the Saryu river. This sacred journey is about to conclude on Monday afternoon within the auspicious ‘abhijeet muhurta,’ marking a historic second within the cultural and non secular tapestry of India.