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 10:23 AM ISTMadhuri Dixit Nene and Jackie Shroff leave for Ayodhya to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
- 22 Jan 2024 10:08 AM IST
Actors Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and filmmaker Rohit Shetty leave from Mumbai for Ayodhya.
- 22 Jan 2024 10:05 AM IST
"What Ram Bhakts wanted, is getting fulfilled today," says Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra chief priest.
Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das said that with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Ram Rajya will begin and all the inequalities will be over.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das says, "...Everything is happening very well. What Ram Bhakts wanted, is getting fulfilled today...As soon as Ram Lalla is seated...all difficulties will end..." pic.twitter.com/Zum0x0c7of
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 9:59 AM IST
"This is real Diwali": Anupam Kher offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya.
- 22 Jan 2024 9:55 AM IST
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar leaves from Mumbai for Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar leaves from Mumbai for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/fGUFFrfGGa
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 9:51 AM IST
Army helicopters to shower flowers on Ayodhya during 'aarti'
Army helicopters will shower flowers on Ayodhya and 30 artists will play different Indian musical instruments at the temple premises at the time of Aarti at Ram Janmabhoomi temple on 'Pran Pratishtha' day.
- 22 Jan 2024 9:45 AM IST
Singer Kailash Kher sings a few lines for Lord Ram, on 'Pran Pratishtha'
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Singer Kailash Kher sings a few lines for Lord Ram, on pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/7QWqju4M78
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024ceremony at the Ram temple.
- 22 Jan 2024 9:39 AM IST
Actors Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif leave from Mumbai for Ayodhya
#WATCH | Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif leave from Mumbai for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/bu8myp5EL6
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 9:27 AM IST
Times Square echoes with Bhajans in celebrations of Ram Lalla’s 'Pran Pratishtha'
Ahead of the Ram temple 'Pran Prathistha' ceremony in India on Monday, the Indian diaspora illuminated Times Square with the picture of Lord Ram in New York and chanted Shree Ram Bhajans and songs to showcase the cultural heritage and vibrancy of their home country.
