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Ayodhya's Ram Temple: Ram Lalla's Idol Reverently Placed in Sanctum in Pran Pratishtha Ritual

  • Posted on January 18, 2024
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Ayodhya witnesses the historic shift of the Ram Lalla idol into the Ram Temple's sanctum sanctorum, marking the commencement of rituals leading to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. The revered idol, sculpted by artist Arun Yogiraj, weighs 150-200 kg. Prime Minister Modi is expected to attend the grand event on January 22.

Ayodhya's Ram Temple: Ram Lalla's Idol Reverently Placed in Sanctum in Pran Pratishtha Ritual Image Source -www.english.jagran.com

On a momentous occasion, the Ram Lalla idol was reverently transported into the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, announced Nripendra Mishra, the chairperson of the Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee. This significant event unfolded in the early hours of Thursday, with the idol carefully lifted by a crane and placed inside the sanctum sanctorum. The 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony, scheduled for January 22, will see the formal installation of the deity.

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra selected a murti sculpted on Krishna Shila by acclaimed artist Arun Yogiraj as the Shri Vigraha for Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar. Weighing between 150 kg to 200 kg, the stone sculpture depicts a five-year-old Ram Lalla. The existing idol, venerated for 70 years, will also find its place in the new temple's sanctum sanctorum.

Rituals leading to the 'Pran Pratishtha' have already commenced and are set to continue until January 21. Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai shared that essential rituals for the consecration will occur on January 22, with eleven priests invoking deities. A total of 121 'acharyas' are actively involved in conducting these rituals.

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Preparations are in full swing for the grand event, expected to draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to grace the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22. The auspicious event will follow scriptural protocols, beginning at 12:20 pm and concluding by 1 pm, marking a momentous chapter in Ayodhya's spiritual, historical, and cultural narrative. The birthplace of Lord Ram, Ayodhya holds immense significance for India. 

 

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