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As the eagerly anticipated ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya draws near, the latest images shared by the Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust reveal the final preparations, including the installation of the golden door of the sanctum sanctorum. Scheduled for January 22, the consecration ceremony will mark the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla in the sanctum sanctorum.
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust shares pictures of Ram Temple premises. pic.twitter.com/2LUTLduaAV
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The grand temple features a total of 13 such golden gates, with the first gate installed on January 9. Ayodhya is undergoing extensive redevelopment and beautification in preparation for the historic Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratishtha later this month.
Recent additions to the temple’s entrance include idols of a lion, an elephant, Lord Hanuman, and Garun Dev, creating a symbolic and majestic ambiance.
Ram Mandir, Golden Sanctum Door Installed. Preparations for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, expected to attract dignitaries and people from diverse backgrounds, are in full swing. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has outlined the enthronement of Ram Lalla at noon on January 22, with Vedic rituals commencing on January 16, a week before the main ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to preside over the ceremonial installation of Shri Ram Lalla inside the sanctum sanctorum, announcing an 11-day ‘anushthan’ leading up to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
A team of priests, led by Lakshmikant Dixit, will conduct the main rituals on January 22, accompanied by an Amrit Mahotsav in Ayodhya from January 14 to January 22.
The grand event has invited 7,000 guests, with expectations of over three lakh daily visitors in the coming years. The town’s redevelopment plan draws inspiration from global examples such as Vatican City, Cambodia, and Jerusalem, as well as Indian cities like Tirupati and Amritsar. The master planner, Dikshu Kukreja, emphasizes efficient land use, minimal congestion, and a balance between infrastructure upgrades and preservation of historical and cultural character.
