Ram Temple Consecration Ceremony Begins As we speak: See Full Schedule

The temple will probably be closed for devotees on January 21 and 22.

The preparations for the inauguration of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya are in full swing and the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla on the temple will start right this moment. The occasion will probably be held over seven days and the temple will probably be inaugurated on January 22. 

Ayodhya has undergone an enormous transformation since Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a “Bhoomi Pujan” on August 5, 2020, to mark the constructing of the grand Ram Mandir. 

Over 7,000 individuals have been invited by the temple belief they usually embody cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, Bollywood celebrity Amitabh Bachchan. The town is getting decked up for the grand ceremony on the temple, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend.

Here is the schedule of the grand occasion.

January 16 to 22

The rituals for the consecration ceremony will start right this moment. The host appointed by the temple belief, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra will conduct the atonement ceremony. The ‘Dashvidh’ tub, Vishnu worship and providing of cow will probably be held on the banks of Saryu river.

January 17

A procession carrying the idol of Ram Lalla will attain Ayodhya. Devotees carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash will probably be reaching the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.

January 18

The formal rituals will start with the Ganesh Ambika puja, Varun puja, Matrika puja, Brahmin Varan and Vastu Puja.

January 19

The holy hearth will probably be lit, adopted by the institution of ‘Navagraha’ and a ‘havan’ (holy ritual surrounding the fireplace).

January 20

The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple will probably be washed with Saryu water on January 20, after which the Vaastu Shanti and ‘Annadhivas’ rituals will happen.

January 21

The Ram Lalla idol will probably be bathed in 125 urns and can lastly be laid to relaxation.

January 22

Over 100 chartered jets will land in Ayodhya with the invitees for the occasion. Devotees from 150 nations are anticipated to attend the ceremony on the ultimate day. From 12:30 pm to 1 pm, the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony will happen and the deity of Ram Lalla will probably be consecrated.

The temple will probably be closed for devotees on January 21 and 22 and will probably be open for individuals the subsequent day, January 23. 

(With inputs from ANI)