Ayodhya Ram temple consecration live: Pran Pratishtha ceremony concludes
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CHENNAI: The consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be held today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals. The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony to begin at 12.20 pm.
A host of leaders and dignitaries from all walks of life have been invited to the grand temple opening in Ayodhya.
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries will also be present on the occasion.
Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya began on January 16, a week before the main ceremony.
While the 'Prayaschit' and 'Karmakuti' puja was performed on January 16, the idol entered the premises on January 17. On January 18, Ram Lalla's idol was installed in the sanctum sectorum of the grand new temple.
Aushadhivas, Kesaradhivas, Ghritadhivas were organized on January 19, Dhanyadhivas on January 19, Sugardhivas, Fruitdhivas, Pushpadhivas on January 20 and Madhyadhivas and Shayadhivas on January 21.
After the completion of the 'Pran Pratistha' in the sanctum sanctorum, the dignitaries will have the darshan of Ram Lalla.
In view of Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha programme, heavy police force has been deployed in Ayodhya.
Varanasi priest Lakshmi Kant Dixit will officiate the main rituals during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared a holiday on January 22, while the central government has declared a half-day holiday till 2.30 pm. At the same time, many other states and establishments have also announced holidays.
Live Updates
- 22 Jan 2024 12:15 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat performing rituals of the Pran Pratishtha at the Ayodhya Ram Temple.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to participate in the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony pic.twitter.com/yq6VLcFyCe
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 12:01 PM IST
Amit Shah recites prayers in at the Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple in Delhi.
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple in Delhi on the occasion of the Shri Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya today.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/irj9ud2HbW
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 11:50 AM IST
The Ambanis arrive at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
#WATCH | Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani arrive at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
"It is a historic day," says Nita Ambani
"Lord Ram is… pic.twitter.com/iJPPNWTZS5 - 22 Jan 2024 11:43 AM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah performs special aarti at a Ram Mandir in New Delhi.
- 22 Jan 2024 11:41 AM IST
Singer Shankar Mahadevan performing Ram Bhajan at the consecration event in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan sings Ram Bhajan at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/n5ObAHJiBR
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 11:30 AM IST
Singer Anuradha Paudwal sings Ram Bhajan at Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Singer Anuradha Paudwal sings Ram Bhajan at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/ZuKe4w5FCm
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 11:30 AM IST
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar arrives att Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.
#WATCH | Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/72BLcxUnmp
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 11:22 AM IST
Singer Sonu Nigam performs 'Ram Siya Ram' at Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of consecration.
- 22 Jan 2024 11:21 AM IST
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and actress Kangana Ranaut at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
- 22 Jan 2024 11:18 AM IST
Actors Madhuri Dixit Nene, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Mahaveer Jain and Rohit Shetty left for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/IvhSEM8E5p
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024