Ayodhya Ram temple consecration live: Pran Pratishtha ceremony concludes
Check the list updates of Ayodhya Ram temple's consecration.
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 7:49 AM IST
"It's a long wait, we are all very honoured to be there," says Ram Charan as he leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.
#WATCH | Telangana | Actor Ram Charan 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, "It's a long wait, we are all very honoured to be there." pic.twitter.com/6F4oBZylS8 - 22 Jan 2024 7:46 AM IST
Security tightened outside Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ram temple.
- 22 Jan 2024 7:44 AM IST
SpiceJet to start more direct flights to Ayodhya
SpiceJet said it will start direct flights to Ayodhya from the national capital, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, and Darbhanga starting February 1. In a statement, the carrier said the strategic expansion will also contribute to the growth of regional air connectivity.
- 22 Jan 2024 7:29 AM IST
Actor Amitabh Bachchan leaves for Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan leaves for Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple will take place today. pic.twitter.com/pOecsD92XQ - 22 Jan 2024 7:16 AM IST
Visuals from Ram Janmabhoomi premises ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram temple.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Visuals from Ram Janmabhoomi premises ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, today. pic.twitter.com/O1Iuay8Dd7
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 7:15 AM IST
Artists perform folk dance, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram temple.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Artists perform folk dance, ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, today. pic.twitter.com/tBAzaesS71
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 - 22 Jan 2024 7:09 AM IST
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Glimpses from Ayodhya's Ram Temple ahead of its Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024
(Source: Sharad Sharma, media in-charge of Vishwa Hindu Parishad) pic.twitter.com/CUUYdFaLZe
