As Ram Navami approaches on April 17, the Ram Mandir Trust in Ayodhya has announced elaborate arrangements for the auspicious occasion, urging devotees to watch the festivities via live telecast on Doordarshan instead of visiting the temple premises.
For devotees planning a pilgrimage to Ayodhya to seek blessings and catch a glimpse of Ram Lalla, here are some essential rules and regulations outlined by the temple trust.
Addressing the Gita Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav in Alandi, Maharashtra, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the consecration of Ram Lalla's idol at the Ayodhya temple on January 22 as a courageous and significant event, attributing it to the blessings and desire of God. He expressed his gratitude for witnessing this historic occasion.
The video of the incident is going now viral on social media platforms. In the video, Virat's doppelganger can be seen taking selfies with the devotees who had gathered on the auspicious occasion in Ayodhya. However, the rumours of Virat's arrival spread like wildfire and it created problems for Virat's lookalike as he was seen struggling to escape from the mob.
Bisrakh village is traditionally considered the birthplace of Ravana, the antagonist of Lord Ram in the epic Ramayana. The village's significance is deeply rooted in local beliefs, with claims that Ravana, Vibhishana, and Kumbhakaran were born here .
In the evening, the whole Kashi Vishwanath temple will be lighted with lamps. The mahant of the Batuk Bhairav temple Jitendra Mohan Puri said the temple has been decorated with flowers and 5,100 lamps will be lit in the temple complex and Sunderkand be recited.
It's noteworthy, Ambani is among the eminent business figures invited to the consecration ceremony today. The industrialist, accompanied by Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal, Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta, Anant Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, is likely to be present in Ayodhya on Monday for the event.
Approximately 13,000 personnel, including anti-bomb squads and snipers, have been deployed for the security cover. The city is equipped with advanced technology, featuring 10,000 CCTV cameras and AI-powered drones to monitor and enhance security.
In a significant move, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced a full public holiday on Monday, January 22, in honor of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Kevat questioned the timing of Ram Lalla's inauguration, saying it could be a strategic move to garner votes. He expressed concern as to why consecration is not linked with Ramchandra's birthday. As soon as this comment was made the entire stage collapsed.
