Ayodhya, Jan 16: The installation of Lord Ram's idol in the temple's 'Garbh Griha' will take place on January 18, with the consecration ceremony (Pran Pratishtha) scheduled for 12:20 pm on January 22, the General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai informed.
The auspicious timing was determined by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid of Varanasi.
Rai said during a press conference that religious rituals would commence from today, and will continue till January 21. The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22 will involve an idol weighing approximately 150-200kgs. On January 18, the idol will be positioned in the 'Garbh Griha.'
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony is expected to conclude by 1 pm on January 22. Public darshan will be closed on January 20 and 21.
Rai explained that the ceremony would involve Seven Adhivaasas, with a minimum of three Adhivasas in practice. Coordination and oversight will be led by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, with Luckshmikant Dixit of Kashi serving as the principal Acharya.
The ceremony will be graced by the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries.
Rai mentioned that representatives from various spiritual traditions, including more than 150 traditions, Mahamandaleshwars, Mandaleshwars, Shrimahants, Mahants, Nagas, and leaders from over 50 tribal traditions, will witness the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. This diverse gathering will include followers of Shaiva, Vaishnav, Shaakta, Sikh, Bauddha, Jain, and other traditions.
Champat Rai expressed the widespread enthusiasm for the consecration of Ram Lalla, with preparations and contributions pouring in from different states, including water, soil, gold, silver, gems, clothes, jewelry, bells, drums, and fragrance items.
Ram Idol Placement & Pran Pratishtha Details:
- Ram Lalla idol placement in Ayodhya on January 18
- Pran Pratishtha to occur on January 22 at 12:20 pm
- Formal rituals commence on January 16, and conclude on January 21
- Darshan closed to the public on January 20 and 21
- Dignitaries, including PM Modi, to attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony
- 121 Acharyas to conduct rituals; Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid overseeing
- Enthusiastic preparations nationwide, diverse gifts received from different states
