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AYODHYA, JAN 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Ram Lalla idol at Ram Mandir amidst vedic rituals at the recently built temple, accompanied by extensive festivities in the town on Monday. He reached the venue in a chopper. The ceremony began at 12:20 pm. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the idol of Ram Lalla, representing the childhood form of Lord Ram, took place in the presence of the PM.
श्री रामलला सरकार के भव्य प्राण प्रतिष्ठा महोत्सव का श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर परिसर से सीधा प्रसारण
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— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 22, 2024
Entering the temple premises, the prime minister carried a silver ‘chattar’ (umbrella) placed on a red folded dupatta. Adorned in a golden kurta paired with a cream dhoti and patka, he performed the ‘sankalp’ during the “pran pratishtha ceremony” and subsequently proceeded to the sanctum sanctorum for the rituals.
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Army helicopters showered flower petals on the temple premises when the consecration took place.
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“The extraordinary moment of the consecration of Shri Ram Lala’s life in Ayodhya Dham is going to leave everyone emotional. It is my great pleasure to be a part of this divine program. Hail Siya Ram!,” Modi said on X.
अयोध्या धाम में श्री राम लला की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा से पूरा भारतवर्ष राममय और भावुक है। https://t.co/nGzYkOttSy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2024
Following the ceremony, Modi is set to speak to the assembled crowd. Additionally, he has plans to visit the Kuber Tila and engage with the workers who played a role in the construction of the temple.
Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, a religious figure and member of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, felicitated Prime Minister Modi at the Ram Mandir .
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi during ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla idol inside the sanctorum of the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday.
PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath and Anandiben Patel also performed ‘parikrama’ at the sanctum sanctorum of Ram Mandir after pran pratishtha rituals concluded. Bharat waited for 500 years for this moment, said Yogi Adityanath.
Breaking his fast after the Pran Pratishtha Ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmboomi Temple in Ayodhya, PM @narendramodi sets a spiritually significant moment.#RamMandir#Ayodhya#JaiShriRam#ShriRamJanmbhoomi#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/PGje8DLTiw
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Dressed in a golden kurta teamed up with a cream dhoti and patka, Modi took ‘sankalp’ for the pran pratishtha ceremony and later moved to the sanctum sanctorum for the rituals.
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Modi also offered ‘dandavat pranam’ to Lord Ram at the new Ayodhya temple after the consecration ceremony.
Modi chanted verses before placing flower petals at the feet of Lord Ram and clasped his palms in prayer.
Modi will also interact with workers associated with the construction of the temple.
Traditional clarinets played devotional music during the rituals for the 51-inch (130-cm) tall, black stone Ram Lalla, while politicians, businessmen, sports and media stars watched along with millions nationwide.
Thousands clad in saffron danced in the streets, waving saffron flags as they chanted religious slogans.
“This is a very proud moment for all Hindus,” said Mewaram Prajapati, who came from Gujarat.
The temple, built in the traditional Nagara style, boasts impressive dimensions with a length (east-west) of 380 feet, a width of 250 feet, and a towering height of 161 feet. Supported by a total of 392 pillars and featuring 44 doors, the architectural design is a testament to its grandeur.
The pillars and walls of the temple serve as canvases for intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. The main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor houses the idol of Shri Ramlalla, depicting the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram.
Accessed through the eastern side, the main entrance is reached by ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. The temple comprises five Mandaps (halls): Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap, each contributing to the temple’s architectural and spiritual significance.