A new chapter is being written on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Ayodhya’s and the country’s history with the consecration ceremony at the newly-built Ram temple which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and over 7,000 guests.
The town, about 140 km west of Lucknow, was bedecked with multi-coloured flowers as recordings of ‘Ram dhun’ played from loudspeakers and townsfolk dressed as Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman paraded down the streets followed by delirious devotees, and news camera crews.
Ayodhya Ram temple inauguration LIVE updates, Jan 22 2024The magnificent Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir or Ram temple has been constructed in the traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height 161 feet. It is supported by a total of 392 pillars and has 44 doors.
The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods and goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum at the temple’s ground floor, the idol of Ram Lalla has been placed. Lakhs of people are expected to watch the event live on TV and online platforms as the central government has announced a half-day off on January 22 and many states followed suit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arriving for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024
The Ram Mandir decorated with flowers as part of preparations for its consecration ceremony, in Ayodhya, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
Priests perform 'puja' rituals ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya.
Folk artists perform ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham pontiff Sri Vijayendra Saraswathil takes a walk around Ram Temple on the eve of the its grand opening in Ayodhya, India, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.
Actor Rajinikanth at the consecration ceremony, in Ayodhya, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed outside Hanuman Garhi Temple as part of security arrangements for the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya.
Hindu women chant holy slogans to celebrate the Women devotees chant holy slogans to celebrate the upcoming opening of a grand temple for the Lord Ram in Ayodhya, in Mumbai.
A laser show on Lord Ram on the eve of Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath conducted the final inspection of the preparations for ‘Pran Pratistha’ and taking stock of other arrangements in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024.
People sing devotional songs during a procession celebrating the upcoming Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Workers put up cutouts of Lord Ram and PM Modii to mark the opening of a grand temple for Lord Ram in Ayodhya..
Published - January 22, 2024 10:07 am IST