Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presides Over Historic Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya’s Ram Janmbhoomi Temple
In a momentous occasion marked by divine fervor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the pran pratishtha or consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmbhoomi temple in Ayodhya on Monday. The event, characterized by elaborate rituals and the presence of Hindu priests, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, unfolded as a supernatural moment of profound significance.
Expressing his emotions just before the ceremony, PM Modi took to social media to share his joy, deeming it his utmost fortune to be part of this sacred occasion. “The divine moment of the pran pratishtha of Shri Ram Lalla is going to overwhelm everyone. It is my utmost fortune to become a part of this….Jai Siyaram,” wrote Modi.
अयोध्या धाम में श्री राम लला की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा का अलौकिक क्षण हर किसी को भाव-विभोर करने वाला है। इस दिव्य कार्यक्रम का हिस्सा बनना मेरा परम सौभाग्य है। जय सियाराम! https://t.co/GAuJXuB63A
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2024
Crafted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, the 51-inch tall Ram Lalla idol features carvings of all ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, Lord Hanuman, and other major Hindu religious symbols. The consecration rituals, spanning seven days, commenced on January 16.
The grand Ram Janmbhoomi temple, measuring 380 feet in length, 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height, witnessed the presence of numerous VVIPs, including cricketer Virat Kohli, actors Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, industrialist Mukesh Ambani, singer Sonu Nigam, and actress Kangana Ranaut.
The temple is set to open its doors for public ‘darshan’ from January 23, anticipating the daily influx of thousands of devotees and pilgrims eager to witness this historic moment.
