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 9:13 AM IST
5 lakh laddus from MP’s Mahakaleshwar temple reach Ayodhya
Five lakh laddus prepared at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain city have reached Ayodhya ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony on Monday, an official said.
- 22 Jan 2024 9:09 AM IST
January 22 is etched in history as defining moment of 'tryst with divinity' in our civilisational trajectory, says VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
"Congratulations on this epochal day of Ram Mandir Pranpratishta in the historical city of Ayodhya, the RamJanmbhoomi. Gratifying to witness celebratory moment marking the reawakening of national pride all over.," tweets Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Congratulations on this epochal day of #RamMandirPranPratishtha in the historical city of Ayodhya, the #RamJanmbhoomi.
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 22, 2024
Gratifying to witness celebratory moment marking reawakening of national pride all over.
Heartfelt wishes to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi as he leads,… - 22 Jan 2024 9:05 AM IST
"Our Ram Lalla will be 'Pran Pratishthit' today," says actor Manoj Joshi on Ram Temple consecration.
"This is an amazing feeling. We are going to realise a divine power. Our Ram Lalla will be 'Pran Pratishthit' today. Such a long wait over several years, several of our generations waited for this. The wait is now over. This is a very emotional moment. I can't describe it in words."
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | On Ram Temple pranpratishtha, actor Manoj Joshi says, "This is an amazing feeling. We are going to realise a divine power. Our Ram Lalla will be 'pranpratishthit' today...Such a long wait over several years, several of our generations waited for… pic.twitter.com/bCNbiDQXVW
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 8:55 AM IST
Israel Ambassador Naor Gilon extends heartfelt greetings to the people of India on occasion of Ram temple consecration'
"I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha. This is a historic moment for devotees across the world. I am excited for the darshan of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya," tweets Naor Gilon.
#राममंदिरप्राणप्रतिष्ठा के इस शुभ अवसर पर भारत के लोगों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। यह दुनिया भर के भक्तों के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक क्षण है।
— Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) January 22, 2024
मैं #अयोध्या में #राममंदिर के जल्द दर्शन के लिए उत्सुक हूं; यकीनन वह मेरे पास मौजूद इस मॉडल से भी अधिक भव्य और सुंदर होगा।#RamMandir… pic.twitter.com/EXhgyftoxj - 22 Jan 2024 8:51 AM IST
Indian diaspora illuminated Times Square, New York to celebrate the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
(Pics: Consulate General of India, New York's 'X' account) pic.twitter.com/Y4Vq3TmAri - 22 Jan 2024 8:50 AM IST
Devotees sing Ram Bhajan at Shri Bhagya Laxmi Mandir, Charminar in Hyderabad, Telangana.
#WATCH | Devotees sing Ram Bhajan at Shri Bhagya Laxmi Mandir, Charminar in Hyderabad, Telangana.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony to take place today. pic.twitter.com/Zq7w3feIcY - 22 Jan 2024 8:42 AM IST
"Day of the people": Ex-Babri litigant on 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla.
Ahead of Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony today, a former litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari, said that the dispute over Ram Temple has ended completely, adding that whatever may have been the struggle, today has become the day of the people.
- 22 Jan 2024 8:38 AM IST
Hearty welcome to revered saints, and religious leaders to Ayodhya Dham: Yogi Adityanath on Pran Pratishtha day
”Hearty welcome and greetings to the revered saints and religious leaders coming from all over the country and the world for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in the Prabhu Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple located in Shri Ayodhya Dham. Your dignified presence in Shri Ayodhya Dham will further strengthen our commitment towards ‘Ramrajya’,” the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said in a post on ‘X’ on Monday.
श्री अयोध्या धाम स्थित प्रभु श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में श्री रामलला के नवीन विग्रह के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा समारोह में देश-दुनिया से पधार रहे पूज्य संतों व धर्माचार्यों का हार्दिक स्वागत-अभिनंदन!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
श्री अयोध्या धाम में आपकी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति 'रामराज्य' के प्रति हमारी प्रतिबद्धता को और… - 22 Jan 2024 7:57 AM IST
"We feel it's a rare opportunity. I feel Lord Hanuman who is my deity, has personally invited me. We are so fortunate to witness this 'Pran Pratishta'," Actor Chiranjeevi leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Telangana | Actor Chiranjeevi leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony to take place today.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
He says, "That is really great. Overwhelming. We feel it's a rare opportunity. I feel Lord Hanuman who is my deity, has… pic.twitter.com/FjKoA7BBkQ
