Ayodhya, the historic town in Uttar Pradesh, has embarked on the seven-day rituals of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple. The ceremonies, commencing on Tuesday, will conclude on January 22 with a grand ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended by thousands of VVIP guests.
The construction of the Ram temple began following the Supreme Court’s resolution of the decades-long dispute in November 2019, allowing for its construction in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony marks a significant milestone in the cultural and religious landscape of India.
The rituals will adhere to Hindu traditions, with various ceremonies scheduled over the next week. On January 16, an atonement ceremony will be conducted, accompanied by the ‘Dashvidh’ bath on the banks of the Saryu river. Prayaschita and Karmakuti Poojan will also be part of the ceremonies.
Key events in the following days include the Parisar Pravesh of the Ram Lalla idol on January 17, Teerth Poojan, Jal Yatra, and Gandhadhivas rituals on January 18, and Aushadhadhivas, Kesaradhivas, Ghritadhivas, and Dhanyadhivas on January 19. Subsequent rituals include Sharkaradhivas, Phaladhivas, and Pushpadhivas on January 20, and Madhyadhivas and Shaiyadhivas on January 21.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who played a pivotal role in the Ram temple movement and attended the ‘bhoomi pujan’ in 2020, will preside over the culminating ceremony. The consecration holds significant cultural, historical, and religious importance in the context of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The ceremonies in Ayodhya evoke memories of the long-standing Ram temple movement, with leaders like Lal Krishna Advani embarking on a rath yatra decades ago to advocate for the construction of the temple. The upcoming consecration ceremony is expected to draw attention and participation from people across the nation.
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