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Mumbai: In a historic move, the Maharashtra state government has declared January 22, 2024, as a public holiday in view of the inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram temple. This decision has been taken to enable citizens to participate in the ceremonies and festivities associated with this important cultural and religious event. The inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram temple is a significant moment in India’s history, stemming from decades of legal and social discussions surrounding the site.
The construction of the temple has been a matter of national interest. The completion and inauguration is expected to attract substantial public attention and participation. The government’s declaration of a public holiday reflects the importance of the temple in the cultural fabric of India and acknowledges the desire of many people to attend the inauguration ceremony.
Ram Mandir consecration ceremony
The inauguration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram temple is scheduled to take place on January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the chief host. The event will be telecast live in many cities of India and the central government has announced a half-day holiday for its employees on that day. The temple will open for devotees on January 23, a day after the consecration ceremony.
The upcoming Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the Ram temple in Ayodhya has prompted several state or central government to declare a public holiday or half-day in honor of this important Hindu event. All central government offices will remain closed for half a day on January 22 on the occasion of the consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lala in Ayodhya Ram temple. Several states, including Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Puducherry, have declared public holidays or half-day holidays to enable employees to attend the function.
