The preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began on January 16 and the idol of Ram Lalla was installed in the sanctum sanctorum on Thursday. The main ceremony will be held at the grand temple on January 22.
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.
Here are the Highlights of the Ram Mandir consecration:
On the eve of the highly anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian community in Taiwan came together in a joyous celebration, embracing the significant occasion.
The festivities, held on January 21, witnessed two distinct events organised by the vibrant Indian community in Taiwan, as well as the dedicated efforts of ISKON Taiwan.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said he plans to take his cabinet as well as MLAs and Lok Sabha MPs from the state for 'darshan' to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya later and, hence, was not attending the idol consecration ceremony on January 22.
The Visva-Bharati will be closed for half a day on January 22 for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, an official said.
As per the directive of the Union Education Ministry, all undergraduate and post-gradutate classes of the varsity will be suspended till 2.30 pm, said Visva-Bharati spokesperson Mahua Bandyopadhyay.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed the Uttar Pradesh Culture Department to make all preparations to accord a grand welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
To make this occasion grand and historic, 2500 folk artists will perform on 100 stages prepared by the Culture Department. Through various forms of dance, music, and singing, they will showcase the splendour of Treta Yuga in Ayodhya.
Folk dances from 'Badhawa' to 'Ghumar', songs dedicated to Lord Ram playing on loudspeakers, streets decked up with flowers, lights and saffron flags and people dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman -- the temple town of Ayodhya is buzzing with activity ahead of the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram temple.
Small stages have been constructed at multiple places on Ram Path which leads to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. Folk dancers from across the country are performing different dances with passersby stopping to make videos and click selfies.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday announced a public holiday on January 22 in view of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Ram temple during the day and also appealed to the people of the state to light earthen lamps at home on the occasion.
"The Central government has announced a half-day holiday on January 22 but we are announcing a full-day holiday...," he told reporters outside the temple.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration declared a half-day holiday and a 'dry day' on January 22 on the occasion of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.
"It is hereby ordered that half-day public holiday (till 02:30 pm) shall be observed on January 22 in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir," an order issued by Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department (GAD) Sanjeev Verma said.
Mythri Movie Makers, one of the distributors of the Teja Sajja-starrer "HanuMan", said would donate over Rs 2.6 crore to the Ram temple, a day before the consecration ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.
The company said the film's team had pledged Rs 5 from each ticket of "HanuMan" for the cause. Till now, the Telugu-language movie has sold 53,28,211 tickets, which amounts to Rs 2,66,41,055 as the sum of donation.
अवधपुरी प्रभु आवत जानी।
- Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 20, 2024
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Amid ongoing celebrations across the globe ahead of the Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya, a majestic billboard conveying the essence of Shri Ram has been put up in Houston and is alluring thousands of motorists daily on the busiest highway since Mo
Rituals with sugar and fruits, along with daily prayers and Havan were carried out on the fifth day of the Vedic rituals ahead of the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Saturday.
BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday described the January 22 Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya as a "historic occasion" and invited Indians living abroad to join the mega event from wherever they are.
Amid the growing public anticipation in India around the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian community in the United Kingdom organised a car rally in London.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has asked students not to participate in any protest on its campus here against the Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22 and warned them of action by law enforcement agencies in case of defiance.
The Yogi government has made comprehensive arrangements for parking at 51 designated locations in Ayodhya Dham for the Shri Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha ceremony. With a capacity of 22,825 vehicles, these places are conveniently marked on Google Maps to
The private jet parking lots at airports near the city of Ayodhya are full and the shops have run out of gold-plated idols, as wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
The Central Government hospitals in Delhi will remain closed for half a day on Monday due to Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya.
With only a couple of days remaining for the Pran Praitshtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the security was increased in the temple town on Friday for the January 22 event, which would be attended by nearly 8,000 VIP guests.
The police force of Uttar Pradesh, which was scheduled to come to Ayodhya, has arrived in the town and has also been deployed in the temple city with patrolling being done from all three areas-- land, water and air.
Additional Director General (ADG) Lucknow Zone Piyush Mordia said that patrolling on the Saryu River is being done through boats and drones are flying high for aerial surveillance.
108 physically challenged people will recite Ramayan on the premises of the Madhya Pradesh BJP headquarters for 24 hours to mark the consecration of Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya.
"The recitation of 'Akhand Ramayan Path' will start at 11 AM on Sunday and conclude on Monday, with fire ritual (havan) and puja," BJP's office in-charge Raghvendra Sharma said on Saturday.
Posters depicting the child-version of Lord Ram adorn the entry gate to the grand Ayodhya temple, two days ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
Slaughterhouses and shops selling meat and fish in urban areas of Madhya Pradesh shall remain closed on January 22, the day the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple is to take place in Ayodhya, officials said on Saturday.
The urban development department has issued a directive to civic bodies to ensure that meat shops and slaughterhouses remain closed on January 22, said a government release.
From Nihang Singhs to ISKCON and temple trusts from across the country to locals in Ayodhya, various community kitchens are being run to serve 'langar' food to devotees as the Ram Temple consecration ceremony nears.
Devotees flocking to the holy city can savour fresh cooked hot meals at community kitchens which are operational at every nook and corner of the city.
Khichdi, aloo puri, kadhi chawal, achar, and papad are among the common menu at these langars with the supply of hot tea bringing respite to devotees amid the bone-chilling cold.
BJP president J P Nadda will skip the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and instead watch the historic event from the Jhandewalan temple.
Noting that the grand temple is being built after 500 years of struggle, he said he will visit it with his family after January 22 for "darshan".
According to a notice issued by the Gujarat government, all government offices and educational institutions in the state will remain closed on January 22 until 2:30 pm.
The decision aims to facilitate the participation of employees in the historic event.
With just 48 hours to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has set up a camp near the shrine in Ayodhya to respond to contingencies, if any.
A team of priests, led by Lakshami Kant Dixit, will officiate the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals on Monday.
Delhi Meat Merchant Association General Secretary Irshad Qureshi has appealed to all traders in Delhi selling meat and fish to close their shops on January 22 in honour of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.
The motive behind the appeal is to promote unity and harmony between the two communities and bring people together, Mr Qureshi told news agency PTI.
With just two days to go for the consecration ceremony, the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya has been decorated with "rich stocks" of flowers and special lights for the mega event, officials said on Saturday.
Sources in the temple trust said "rich stocks" of flowers have been used for the decoration and special floral designs have been made to deck up the temple for the big day.
All government offices in Madhya Pradesh will remain closed for half a day, and schools and colleges will have a holiday on January 22 on the occasion of consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, officials said.
The entire country will be celebrating the consecration ceremony on January 22, and all offices and institutes of the state government will remain closed till 2.30 pm so that people can participate in the celebrations, a government notification issued on late Thursday night said.
A Devotee from Lucknow on Friday handed over '56 bhog prasad' that would be offered to Ram Lalla 'first' after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.
Sajal Gupta said that he was told by Ram Temple's Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das that the first prasad, which would be offered to Lord Ram after the Pran Pratishtha, would be given by him.
Union Health Ministry said it is collaborating closely with the Uttar Pradesh government to develop a comprehensive medical preparedness and response plan to deal with any possible exigency.
The first-of-its-kind Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube-BHISHM (an indigenous portable hospital), which is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies, has been deployed there.
This state-of-the-art technology uses integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics.
It will facilitate effective coordination, real-time monitoring and efficient management of medical services in deployed areas, the health ministry said in a statement.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to make strong arrangements for the security and respect of the VIPs coming to participate in the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple on January 22.
Yogi Adityanath also said that a liaison officer should be deployed with every VVIP.
The traders and shopowners in Delhi's famous Connaught Place market will celebrate the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya by holding various programmes, including the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) on the historic day, said NDTA joint secretary Amit Gupta on Friday.
Many restaurants in Connaught Place have pledged to serve exclusively vegetarian food on the day of the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony in Ayodhya, he added.
In preparation for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the Uttarakhand government has announced that all government offices and educational institutions in the state will be shut till 2:30 pm on January 22.
The decision aims to facilitate the participation of employees in the historic event.
Likewise, educational institutes in the State will also be shut, the State government said.
The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a public holiday on January 22, the day when the grand idol consecration ceremony will take place at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya.
A notification from the state government said exercising powers given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, it has decided to announce a public holiday on January 22.
The Centre has already announced that all its offices, institutions, and industrial establishments throughout India will have half-day holiday for the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony.
Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, the Bhopal district administration is getting a rangoli portrait of Lord Ram prepared with 50 kg of colour at Boat Club in the city.
The rangoli portrait is likely to be ready by the end of the day on Friday. According to the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of Bhopal district Arun Sharma, the portrait is being prepared on the instruction of the district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh.
Satish Upadhyay said that establishments such as ITC Maurya, Taj, Ambassador, Oberoi, PSOI Club, The Lalit, The Claridges, and Imperial Hotels have committed to celebrating the day through activities such as the lighting of 'diyas', live telecast of the ceremony, and distribution of 'prasad' to all its staff.
The Market Traders Associations in the NDMC area, including Khan Market, Khanna Market, Connaught Place, Kidwai Nagar, Shankar Market, Palika Bazar, Pandara Road, and Lodhi Road, will join the celebration with great pomp and show, he added.
#WATCH | Ayodhya: Security tightened in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Mandir on January 22.
- ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2024
(Visuals from Lata Mangeshkar Chowk) pic.twitter.com/xqzPFAr6e0
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Latest visuals from Ayodhya's Ram Temple where preparations are in full swing for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22. pic.twitter.com/UG4Fj00TNn
- ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2024
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrives at Ram Temple in Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/NQfhXffvX7
- ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2024
The "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya will mark a historic moment in the country. The ceremony will be held for a week, with the rituals starting on January 16 and continuing till January 21.
The first pic of Lord Ram's idol in the sanctum sanctorum is in.
The idol of Ram Lalla has been installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Mandir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is strictly following a set of rules ahead of participation in the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram temple, due on January 22. Sources said PM Modi is strictly following Yama rules for rituals.
#WATCH | BJP National President JP Nadda performs cleaning service at Pashupati Nath temple in Delhi's Vishwas Nagar, after PM Modi gave a call to conduct cleanliness drives in temples, ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' pic.twitter.com/S6XbdUQjMK
- ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2024
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases Commemorative Postage Stamps on Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and a book of stamps issued on Lord Ram around the world.
- ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2024
Components of the design include the Ram Mandir, Choupai 'Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari', Sun, Sarayu River and... pic.twitter.com/X2eZXJzTKz
The idol of Ram Lalla reached the Ayodhya temple late Wednesday evening and was lifted using a crane to place it in the sanctum sanctorum where it will be installed ahead of 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony.
The famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala will present 'Onavillu', a traditional ceremonial bow, to the Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya to mark the occasion of its consecration on January 22.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Union Minister Ramdas Athawale cleans the premises of Buddha Temple in Bandra area of Mumbai as part of the cleanliness drive. pic.twitter.com/fPVETQO6yA
- ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi | Ayodhya Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman, Nripendra Mishra explains the process of the pranpratishtha ceremony scheduled for 22nd January.
- ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2024
He says, "...On 22nd, the 'muhurt' is around 12.30. The 'puja vidhi' prior to that has begun and perhaps... pic.twitter.com/4RJyIwMZTt
#WATCH | Delhi | Ayodhya Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman, Nripendra Mishra explains the process of the pranpratishtha ceremony scheduled for 22nd January.
- ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2024
He says, "...On 22nd, the 'muhurt' is around 12.30. The 'puja vidhi' prior to that has begun and perhaps... pic.twitter.com/4RJyIwMZTt
To facilitate the pilgrimage for Ram devotees and tourists visiting Ayodhya Dham by helicopter, the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is introducing helicopter services from six districts in the state with a fixed fare.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra General Secretary Champat Rai visits Karsevakpuram in Ayodhya to take stock of the work progress. pic.twitter.com/wLHLBgDqEk
- ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday headline the controversial 'pran pratishtha', or consecration ceremony, of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. What are opposition leaders who turned down invites doing instead?
A man from Hyderabad named Nagabhushan Reddy has made a 1,265Kg laddu for Ayodhya Ram Mandir to be offered as an offering at the Temple. The laddu will be taken to Ayodhya from Hyderabad on January 17.
The idol of Lord Ram Lalla will be brought inside the Ram Temple for the first time on Wednesday, marking the second day of the week-long Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the grand Ayodhya temple.
Amid the opposition parties accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led centre of playing 'politics' in the name of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Acharya Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, said on Tuesday that it is not 'Rajneeti' (politics); it is 'Dharmaneeti' (righteous path).
"After 1:20 pm, there will be Jalayatra, Teertha Puja, Brahmin-Batuk-Kumari-Suvasini Puja, Vardhini Puja, Kalshayatra and tour of the idol of Lord Shri Ramlala in the Prasad premises," Acharya Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid said.
प्राण प्रतिष्ठा पूजन के प्रथम दिन के समापन पर वैदिक विद्वान आचार्य श्री गणेश्वर शास्त्री द्रविड़ का वक्तव्य:
- Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 16, 2024
अयोध्या में श्री रामजन्मभूमि स्थान पर निर्मित हुए श्री राम मन्दिर में 22 जनवरी के प्रतिष्ठा महोत्सव के अन्तर्गत् 16 जनवरी को श्री अनिल मिश्रा ने सांगोपांग सर्व... pic.twitter.com/qQzk9qH1hD