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This Article is From Jan 22, 2024

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Highlights: Ram Temple Illuminated Ahead Of 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Highlights: The consecration ceremony or "pran pratishtha" of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will take place today.

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Updated : January 22, 2024 6:33 am IST

Ram Temple Live Updates:: A host of high-profile celebrities are expected in Ayodhya tomorrow.

Ayodhya:

The preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began on January 16. The main ceremony will be held at the grand temple today. 

The general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, said the Ram temple will be opened for 'darshan' to the general public from January 23.

"The entire country is Rammay (obsessed with Lord Ram). The scope of Lord Ram's life, His inspiration, and faith extend far beyond devotion. Lord Ram is a symbol of good governance in social life," Prime Minister Modi said.

From night vision devices to CCTV cameras with artificial intelligence (AI), Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya has been secured tightly for the Ram temple consecration ceremony. The temple has been decorated with tonnes of flowers and colourful lights.

Here are the Highlights on Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration:

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Ahead of the Pran Pratishta ceremony in Ayodhya today, Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the Swachata Abhiyan at four temples in the state, including the Tripura Sundari temple and Kasba Kali Bari, on Sunday, an official statement said.

He also participated in the cleanliness drive at the Anandamayee Kalibari and Lakshmi Narayan Bari temple premises in Agartala on the same day. (ANI)
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The Delhi BJP office today stands illuminated and decorated as the country prepares to witness the Pran Prathistha of Lord Ram's idol in Ayodhya, the party said in a statement.

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said in a statement that senior central and Delhi BJP leaders will join the community viewing of the Pran Pratistha at different temples in Delhi.

Mr Sachdeva said that Delhi BJP workers have made arrangements to organise community viewing of Pran Prathistha Samaroh by putting up screens and TVs at over 2000 locations across the city in temples at booth level.

Many Delhi BJP office-bearers, MPs, MLAs, and councillors have made announcements to organise community viewings of Samaroh in their offices and to distribute ladoos. A special screen is being set up at the Pradesh Office where all employees and their families will watch the Samaroh, the statement added. (ANI)
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People's Sadness Turned Into Happiness: Ex-AAP Leader On Ram Temple Event
Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony today, former AAP leader and poet Kumar Vishwas said that with the newly built Ram Mandir sadness of people turned into happiness and excitement.

Speaking with ANI on Sunday, he said, "...It's a fight of 500 years... There was guilt among people that they could not build the Temple of Ram. That Ayodha city is giving off a weird feeling. The current BJP-led Union government changed everything. The sadness of people turned into happiness and excitement."
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Prayers and celebrations were organised at the Brahmrishi Mission Ashram in London, United Kingdom, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Satyam Surana, an Indian student studying at the London School of Economics, said that the whole world has dived into the colour of Lord Ram and there is great enthusiasm among the Indian diaspora.

"Not just India, but the whole world has got 'Rammay'. Lord Ram belongs to the whole world. Celebrations for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony have been planned at 250 places and the Indian diaspora is celebrating the occasion with high fanfare and enthusiasm. Here at Brahmrishi Ashram, people from all parts of India have come to celebrate," he said. (ANI)
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Ayodhya on Sunday, a day before the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple and oversaw final inspection of the preparations.

Mr Adityanath conducted the final inspection of the preparations for 'Pran Pratistha' and also took stock of other arrangements, a state government spokesperson said in a statement issued in Lucknow.

The chief minister also met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat at Sangh office, Saket Nilayam.

According to the statement, Mr Adityanath then performed paid obeisance at Hanuman Garhi and later went to Ram temple and took stock of the preparations there.

He also went to Karsevakapuram and visited the tent city built by the pilgrimage area there.
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Rakesh Panday, a saint based in London, has arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir and said that it is a matter of great pride for everyone.

Mr Panday, who also runs a pharmaceutical company in London, said that he came to Ayodhya after receiving an invitation and is here till January 24.

Speaking to ANI, Rakesh Panday said, "It is a matter of great pride. I stay abroad and have come here for this purpose only. The way the idol of Lord Ram is being reinstalled at his birthplace after 500 years, a lot of credit goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath."

He applauded the development in the city of Ayodhya. (ANI)
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the programme held at Parade Ground here and also lit diyas and sang devotional songs on Lord Ram.

He said, "After a long wait, the auspicious occasion of Ram Lalla being seated at his birthplace has come and we all will be witnesses of this fortunate moment." "We have participated in this grand festival of lights by the grace of Lord Ram," he said.

Mr Dhami said that the path for building Ram temple has been paved under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)
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Ahead Of Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Rajnikanth Reaches Hotel In Ayodhya
Actor Rajnikanth reached a hotel in Ayodhya, ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow.

Several celebrities are attending the grand event. Many have reached the city to be part of an auspicious occasion. Madhur Bhandarkar, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Vivek Oberoi to many others are all going to be part of the ceremony.

Kangana Ranaut also arrived in Ayodhya earlier to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' on Monday. (ANI)
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The announcement comes on the eve of the 'Pran Pratishtha' consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla at the Ram temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

Today the whole world is expressing faith in Lord Ram in one voice, said Mr Khattar, while addressing a gathering at Panipat during a 'Shobha Yatra' for which he was the chief guest. (ANI)
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