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 11:18 AM IST
Actor Vivek Oberoi and singer Sonu Nigam arrive at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Pranpratishtha ceremony.
- 22 Jan 2024 11:17 AM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/4RGfCK7Whe
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 11:11 AM IST
Industrialist Anil Ambani arrives at Ram Janmaboomi temple in Ayodhya to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Industrialist Anil Ambani arrives at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/1YrbKlUOCg
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 11:09 AM IST
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says she is fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says, "I think this is a big day for all of us. I am fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here today. We will have the darshan of Lord Ram here. So, we are waiting for that moment...I can't express my joy in… pic.twitter.com/HObcVGTJ9D
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024.
- 22 Jan 2024 11:07 AM IST
"Happy to be part of the celebration," says Former cricketer Mithali Raj
"I feel what one feels when they are in a very religious place...We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be here and be part of the celebration," Mithali Raj said.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Former cricketer Mithali Raj says, "I feel what one feels when they are at a very religious place...We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be… pic.twitter.com/59akVMllBG
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 11:01 AM IST
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrived at Ayodhya airport.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
(Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/zXAm5ayV1m - 22 Jan 2024 10:54 AM IST
Telugu actor Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrive in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrive in Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony is taking place today. pic.twitter.com/5ucxsgqN2H - 22 Jan 2024 10:47 AM IST
"After a while, the wait of centuries is going to end. The whole world is waiting for this moment," says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
#WATCH | Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, "After a while, the wait of centuries is going to end...The whole world is waiting for this moment." pic.twitter.com/kPvvNdOyXb
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 10:35 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath greets people as he arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony is taking place today.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath greets people as he arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony is taking place today.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/T1fzIvQe5j
