Preparations are underway for the monumental consecration of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, scheduled to unfold on January 22, 2024. The distribution of over 6,000 invitation cards has commenced, heralding the culmination of a historic moment in the region’s religious and cultural landscape.
The ceremony, marking the consecration of the newly constructed Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s sacred town, will witness the participation of dignitaries, priests, donors, and political figures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who laid the temple’s foundation stone in August 2020, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, are among the prominent figures slated to attend this auspicious event.
Prior to the grand inauguration, the Uttar Pradesh government has planned a series of recitations including the Akhand Ramayan and Hanuman Chalisa in major temples across the state from January 14 to 22, heralding the spiritual lead-up to the consecration.
The meticulous planning of the consecration ceremony is underway, with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and the state government coordinating various religious programs and festivities. The installation of the idol of Lord Ram inside the Ram Mandir is the pinnacle of the ceremony, marked by elaborate celebrations on January 22.
The journey toward the construction of the Ram Temple stems from the landmark Supreme Court verdict in 2019, resolving the longstanding Ayodhya dispute and paving the way for the grand structure. Subsequently, the formation of the ‘Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra’ Trust empowered decisions regarding the temple’s construction.
The construction, initiated on August 5, 2020, following the foundation stone-laying by Prime Minister Modi, adheres to the architectural blueprint devised by the Sompura family of Ahmedabad in 1988, with revisions made in 2020.
In a gesture symbolizing cultural ties, Thailand is contributing soil to the Ramjanmabhoomi, echoing an earlier act of sending water from two Thai rivers to Lord Ram’s temple. These gestures underscore the global resonance of this monumental event and the shared reverence for its significance beyond national borders.
The impending consecration ceremony stands as a testament to the culmination of efforts, beliefs, and aspirations, marking a historic milestone in Ayodhya’s spiritual legacy and the collective faith of millions worldwide.
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