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Pran Pratishtha Ayodhya

Ram Lalla Idol Placement In ‘Garbha Griha’ On Jan 18

By LokMarg

General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of lord Ram will be placed at its position at the ‘Garbh Griha’ of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

Addressing a press conference, Rai said that the muhurat (auspicious timing) was decided by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid of Varanasi.

“The religious rituals will begin from Jan 16 and will continue till Jan 21. On Jan 22, ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony will take place. The idol for which ‘Pran Pratishtha’ will be done is expected to be around 150-200kgs. On 18th January, the idol will be placed at its position in the ‘Garbh Griha’ of the temple.”

He further said that the formal procedures of pre-Praan Pratishtha sacraments will start on January 16 and continue till January 21.

General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said that the Pran Prathishtha’ is expected to conclude by 1 pm on January 22.

“On Jan 20 and 21 darshan will remain closed to public,” he added.

“There are Seven Adhivaasas in Pran Pratishtha ceremony and a minimum of three Adhivasas are in practice. There will be 121 Acharyas conducting the rituals. Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid will be overseeing, coordinating, anchoring and directing all the proceedings of the ritual and the principal Acharya will be Luckshmikant Dixit of Kashi,” he added.

He further said that the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony will be conducted in the august presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwatji, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patelji, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanathji and other dignitaries.

Rai said that all acharyas of all schools of Bharatiya spiritualism, religion, a system of worship, tradition, Sants of more than 150 traditions, Mahamandaleshwars, Mandaleshwars, Shrimahants, Mahants, Nagas, as well as leading figures of more than 50 Adivasi, Girivasi, Tatavasi, Dwipavasi tribal traditions, will remain present to witness the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony on the premises of the Temple of Nativity of Lord Ram.

“The traditions include Shaiva, Vaishnav, Shaakta, Gaanapatya, Patya, Sikh, Bauddha, Jain, Dashnaam Shankar, Ramanand, Ramanuj, Nimbarka, Madhva, Vishnu Nami, Ramsanehi, Ghisapanth, Garibdasi, Gaudiya, Kabirpanthi, Valmiki, Shankardev (Assam), Madhav Dev, ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, Chinmaya Mission, Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gayatri Parivar, Anukul Chandra, Thakur Parampara, Mahima Samaj of Odisha, Akali, Nirankari, Namdhari from Punjab, Radhasoami and Swaminarayan, Varkari, Veer Shaiva, etc,” Rai said.

Champat Rai further said that after the completion of the Pran Pratishtha in the Garbha-Griha (sanctum sanctorum), all the witnesses will have darshan respectively.

He further said that the enthusiasm for the consecration of Ram Lalla is being felt everywhere. It has been resolved to celebrate it with great enthusiasm all over India, including Ayodhya.

“During the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, people from different states are continuously coming with water, soil, gold, silver, gems, clothes, jewellery, huge bells, drums, aroma/fragrance items, etc,” he added.

Noting that he has also received Bhaars (gift) from Janakpur and Sitamarhi (Bihar) for lord Ram.

“The most notable among them were the Bhaars (gifts sent at the time of setting up a daughter’s house) sent from Maa Janaki’s maternal homes at Janakpur (Nepal) and Sitamarhi (Bihar) which a large number of people carried to Ayodhya and also gifts of different types of jewellery, etc., were offered by the Nanihal (maternal grandmother’s place of Shri Ram) at Raipur, Dandakaranya area,” Rai said.

Preparations are underway in full swing for the Ram Temple inauguration on January 22, which will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple on January 22.

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, holds great spiritual, historical and cultural significance for the people of India. (ANI)

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Congress Ram Mandir

Congress Confirms Invitation For Ram Mandir Consecration

By LokMarg

After the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust sent invitations to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to attend the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple scheduled to be held on January 22 in Ayodhya, Party’s General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh said that the decision will be taken and communicated at the appropriate time.

While speaking on recent controversy stoked over his Party’s senior leader, Sam Pitroda’s remark on Ram Mandir, Ramesh distanced himself from Pitroda saying his statement is not an official statement of the Congress Party.

Earlier this week, Pitroda while speaking to ANI targeted the Central government asking if Ram Mandir is the real issue or unemployment is.

However, Congress has not welcomed Pitroda’s statements but rather distanced itself on the matter.

“Sam Pitroda’s statement is not an official statement of Congress, he doesn’t speak on behalf of the Congress party,” Jairam Ramesh said while speaking to ANI.

“Chairperson Parliamentary Party president Sonia Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge have received invitation for January 22, decision will be taken and communicated at appropriate time,” he added.

Speaking on the upcoming consecration ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, Pitroda said, “I have no problem with any religion. It is okay to go visit the temple once in a while, but you can’t make that the main platform.”

“He is everybody’s Prime Minister and not a party’s Prime Minister and that’s the message the people of India want him to have. Talk about employment, talk about inflation, talk about science and technology and challenges. They (people) have to decide what are the real issues- is Ram Mandir the real issue? Or unemployment is a real issue. Is Ram Mandir the real issue or Inflation is a real issue?” he added.

The statement garnered criticism from the BJP with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, senior leaders Sushil Modi and Kailash Vijayvargiya among others targeting the Congress.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slammed the Congress and said that Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha is “creating a sense of loss, gloom and dread in the Indian National Congress.”

The Union Minister claimed that Sam Pitroda’s heartburn over Ram Mandir and the celebrations associated with it are reflective of the Congress Party’s chronic allergy to Lord Ram and Hindus.

Sushil Modi hit out at Pitroda stating that “people like him” have no connection with the country.

“People like Sam Pitroda have no connection with India. He questioned EVM and also Ram Temple. He may not have a belief in God. Lord Ram and our customs are as important as unemployment. People like Sam Pitroda have no knowledge about our culture,” Sushil Modi said.

Anurag Thakur alleged that leaders of alliance keep making shallow statements one after the other and abusing Sanatan Dharma

“All their leader of alliance partners kept abusing Sanatam Dharma and making one after another shallow statements. On the other hand Modi government has only one agenda welfare of poorer and development of the nation and PM Modi’s government has set new standards of good governance,” Thakur said.

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said, “Congress, which is being run by people like Sam Pitroda or NGOs, can never win the hearts of the people of this country.”

The consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22 will witness the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple. It is expected to be attended by hundreds of officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trust has also invited 4,000 saints of all sects for the ceremony. (ANI)

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Ayodhya

4000 Saints Invited: Ayodhya Gears Up For Consecration Ceremony

By LokMarg

The Ayodhya temple trust said that invitations have been sent to saints from all traditions ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.

“Key points related to the program of the consecration ceremony scheduled at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on 22nd January: Invitations have been extended to revered saints from all traditions, along with all prominent individuals contributing to the honor of the country in every domain,” the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra said in a post on ‘X’.

The temple trust also added that a tent city has been set up at the new Teerthakshetrapuram which includes six tubewells, six kitchen houses, and a hospital with ten beds. Around 150 doctors will be serving at the hospital in rotation, it said.

“In the new Teerthakshetrapuram (Bag Bijaisi), a Tent City has been established which includes six tubewells, six kitchen houses, and a hospital with ten beds. Approximately 150 doctors from around the country have agreed to provide their services in rotation at this hospital,” the temple trust said.

The city has also decked up to serve food to lakhs of devotees who are slated to come to Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony.

On arrangements for food, it said, “Langars, community kitchens, food distribution centers and meal areas will be set up in every corner of the town.”

All Shankaracharyas, Mahamandaleshwars, top spiritual leaders of the Sikh and Buddhist communities have been invited. Moreover, Vamini Narayan, Art of Living, Gayatri Parivar, Media Houses, Sports, Farmers and the Art world have been invited, the temple trust said.

“About 4,000 saints have been invited to participate, from all sects. Invitations have been extended to all Shankaracharyas, Mahamandaleshwars, top spiritual leaders of the Sikh and Buddhist communities, among others. Key figures from various realms such as Vamini Narayan, Art of Living, Gayatri Parivar, Media Houses, Sports, Farmers and the Art world have been invited,” the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra said in its post.

“Invitations have also been sent to veteran journalists active from 1984 to 1992. The families of Karsewaks have also been invited,” it said.

The temple trust said that out of the three idols that are being made, the one that brings to life the “tenderness” of a five-year-old child will be chosen.

“Rama Lala’s idols are being made by three sculptors- Ganesh Bhatt, Arun Yogiraj and Satyanarayan Pandey. Out of the three, the idol that brings to life the tenderness of a five-year-old child will be chosen,” it said.

The temple trust said that the Pran Pratishtha Puja will be conducted by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid and Lakshmikant Dikshit, following which there will be a 48-day cycle of mandala puja under Vishwaprasann Teerth’s leadership.

“The consecration ceremony rituals will commence from January 16. Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid ji from Kashi and Lakshmikant Dikshit ji will conduct the Pran Pratishtha Puja. Following the consecration ceremony, there will be a 48-day cycle of mandala puja (ritualistic worship) under the leadership of Vishwaprasann Teerth Ji, a revered figure,” the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra shared in the post.

Meanwhile, 168 acres of land has been identified in the temple city to set up a 40 MW solar plant, Ayodhya District Magistrate (DM) Nitish Kumar said.

“We have identified 168 acres of land to build the solar plant, in which we have also got the possession of 140 acres of land. We have given it to the Renewable Energies Department and the NTPC is setting up a solar plant there,” the District Magistrate said speaking to ANI.

In addition to solar plants, solar streetlights are also being installed on a large scale, the DM said adding that a solar tree will also be set up.

“A 40 MW solar plant will be installed there. In the first phase, 10 MW will be installed, after which the rest will be installed. We are also installing solar street lights in a big way. We are also installing a solar tree at Janpath Ayodhya Park and other solar parks. Solar street lights have been installed from the Guptar Ghat to Raj Ghat,” the DM said.

The Ayodhya DM said that the city administration has tried to use a maximum number of solar lights to promote renewable energy.

“We have tried to use maximum solar lights and promote renewable energy which is also environmental energy. Along with this, the individual beneficiaries under the government’s subsidy scheme can benefit from this scheme and install solar lights at their places,” the DM said.

Prime Minister Modi is set to attend the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple on January 22. Preparations are underway in full swing for the event, which will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life. (ANI)

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