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In a significant development for the upcoming consecration of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra is set to conduct a crucial vote today to determine the idol of Lord Ram Lalla. Trust secretary Champat Rai revealed that three distinct designs, crafted by different sculptors, will be presented for consideration.
Ram Lalla Idol Selection Voting Today. The 51-inch-tall idol, mirroring a five-year-old Ram Lalla, will be chosen based on votes cast during the meeting. The design receiving the highest number of votes will be installed at the consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22.
Champat Rai emphasized that the selected idol should exude divineness and possess a childlike appearance. This decision underscores the meticulous planning and attention to detail in ensuring the sanctity of the shrine.
Meanwhile, Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction work on the Ram Janmabhoomi Path and the temple complex. He assured that the construction process is qualitative and not rushed, with completion scheduled in three phases.
The consecration ceremony, spanning seven days from January 16 to January 22, will involve various rituals and events. On January 16, an atonement ceremony will take place, followed by the ‘Dashvidh’ bath, Vishnu worship, and offerings to cows on the Saryu River banks.
Voting Today for Ram Lalla Idol Selection. A procession carrying the idol of Lord Ram Lalla will reach Ayodhya on January 17, accompanied by devotees carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash. Formal rituals, including Ganesh Ambika puja, Varun puja, Matrika puja, Brahmin Varan, and Vastu Puja, will commence on January 18.
The consecration rituals will continue with the lighting of the holy fire and the establishment of ‘Navagraha’ on January 19. The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple will be washed with Saryu water on January 20, leading to Vaastu Shanti and ‘Annadhivas’ rituals.
January 21 will witness the bathing of the Ram Lalla idol in 125 urns, culminating in its final resting place. On the concluding day, January 22, after the morning puja, the deity of Ram Lala will be consecrated in ‘Mrigashira Nakshatra’ in the afternoon.
This meticulous planning and attention to detail signify the significance and grandeur of the upcoming consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
