Ayodhya: A new chapter of devotion and tradition was written on Thursday in Ayodhya as the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Darbar was held on the first floor of Ram Temple. The event was organised on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, with chants of Vedic mantras echoing in the temple premises. The consecration was carried out in the presence of over 500 special guests, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who attended the event as the chief guest.
The Pran Pratishtha began at the most auspicious time of the day “Abhijit Muhurta” between 11.25 am and 11.40 am. During this period, the idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna, and Hanuman were formally installed in Ram Darbar.
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Additionally, consecration rituals were held for other temples located at the four corners of the Garbhagriha. A total of seven idols were anointed and installed today. The rituals were conducted by 101 Vedic Acharyas from Ayodhya and Kashi, filling the temple complex with spiritual energy.
Prior to this ceremony, on Wednesday, the idols were purified with sacred water collected from 21 holy rivers across India. They were also taken on a symbolic tour of the temple premises before being installed.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached the city early in the morning. He first visited Hanumangarhi temple and offered prayers before heading to the Ram Mandir for the consecration ceremony. He took part in the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Darbar and also attended the rituals in six newly built temples in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex.
The day is packed with religious and cultural programs for CM Yogi. From 2 pm to 2.15 pm, he will participate in a tree plantation drive at Pushp Vatika, Chaudhary Charan Singh Park, as part of World Environment Day celebrations.
Later, he will attend an event at Ram Katha Park to mark two years of the current Municipal Corporation Board of Ayodhya. He will also inaugurate the 13th Saryu Jayanti Mahotsav, followed by the Abhishek and Aarti of River Saryu. His final engagement in the city will be the 87th birth anniversary celebration of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das Ji Maharaj, after which he will leave Ayodhya around 3.45 pm.
To ensure everything went smoothly, strict security arrangements were made by the Ayodhya district administration and the Ram Mandir Trust. Despite the tight security, devotees were allowed to witness the divine event and will now be able to see Ram Darbar alongside Ram Lalla during darshan.
