NEW DELHI: In a big flip of occasions, the Ayodhya Ram Temple Development Committee Chairman, Nripendra Mishra, and the Worldwide Working President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Alok Kumar, on Wednesday prolonged a private invitation to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat, for the much-anticipated ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony scheduled for January 22, 2024.
#WATCH | Ayodhya Ram Temple Development Committee Chairman, Nripendra Mishra and Worldwide Working President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Alok Kumar gave an invite to the Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief, Mohan Bhagwat, as we speak. pic.twitter.com/bjZW6zzVIC
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Congress Snubs Invitation, Calls It A ‘BJP-RSS Occasion’
On the identical day, the Congress occasion declined the invitation to the ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla, dismissing it as an “occasion of the BJP and RSS.” The senior Congress leaders, Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, opted out of attending the grand occasion in Ayodhya. Jairam Ramesh, the occasion’s common secretary, highlighted that whereas Lord Ram is revered by tens of millions, the Congress leaders respectfully declined the invitation, attributing it to the perceived political agenda behind the ceremony.
PM To Attend Grand Set up on January 22
In distinction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is about to grace the event, attending the set up of the idol of Ram Lalla on the grand temple on January 22. The ceremony, spanning seven days from January 16, will witness elaborate Vedic rituals for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla.
Preparations In Full Swing
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Belief is leaving no stone unturned in preparations for the Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ on January 22. Dignitaries and folks from numerous walks of life are anticipated to collect for this historic occasion. The Belief has introduced that the consecration ceremony, officiated by priest Lakshmi Kant Dixit from Varanasi, will mark the fruits of a week-long collection of Vedic rituals starting on January 16.
Ayodhya Gears Up For Amrit Mahotsav
As Ayodhya, the revered birthplace of Lord Rama, braces itself for the grand ceremony, town can even have fun the Amrit Mahotsav from January 14 to January 22. This era will probably be a testomony to the religious, historic, and cultural significance that Ayodhya holds for the individuals of India. The eyes of the nation will probably be on Ayodhya because it ushers on this momentous chapter in its wealthy heritage.
