Introduction:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the historic Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on January 22. The much-anticipated event will mark the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol, with a carefully planned schedule orchestrated by various religious leaders and scholars.
Morning Arrival and Temple Visit:
At 10:25 am, PM Modi’s special flight will land at Ayodhya airport. From there, he will proceed to the Ram Janmabhoomi site, arriving at 10:55 am. The Prime Minister is expected to tour the Ram Mandir premises between 11 am and 12 pm.
Pran Pratishtha Ceremony:
The consecration ceremony, known as the ‘Pran Pratishtha,’ will commence between 12:05 pm and 1 pm, with PM Modi presiding over the rituals. The ceremony, meticulously timed during the ‘Abhijit muhurta’ for 84 seconds, will witness the participation of over 150 saints and religious leaders representing diverse traditions.
Dignitaries’ Addresses:
Following the ceremony, PM Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address the dignitaries. Mahant Gopal Das, the chief of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, will also deliver a customary address.
Afternoon Visit and Departure:
Around 2:10 pm, PM Modi will visit ‘Kuber Tila’ in Ayodhya before departing for Delhi.
Additional Details:
- The inauguration ceremony is expected to draw around 7,000 invitees, including politicians, industrialists, celebrities, and sportspersons.
- The Ram Mandir, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, stands 50 meters tall with dimensions of 380 feet (length), 250 feet (width), and 161 feet (height).
- The temple features intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its pillars and walls, with the main sanctum sanctorum housing the idol of Ram Lalla.
- The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ rituals began on January 16 and will culminate on January 22 in the auspicious ‘abhijeet muhurta.’
- A half-day holiday has been declared, allowing people to watch the event live on TV and online platforms.
Live Streaming Information:
- The Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration can be livestreamed on Doordarshan National’s YouTube channel.
- The ceremony will also be broadcast live on DD News and Doordarshan.
As the nation eagerly awaits this historic moment, the Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration promises to be a grand and glorious event, with meticulous planning and widespread anticipation among ‘Ram Bhakts.’ The inauguration ceremony will be a significant cultural and religious milestone for Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram.