The preparations for the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla in Ram Mandir have been intensified. The city of Ayodhya is adorned beautifully to warmly welcome Ramlala. Ramnagari is embellished like a bride, ready to receive its devotees. At the same time, security measures have been strengthened to ensure a grand welcome for the VVIPs. The detailed schedule for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony has been officially announced.
Preparations are underway in Ayodhya for the formal puja that will precede the consecration of the idol of Ramlala. In addition to the essential materials, a special rosewood bed has been prepared for the deity’s accommodation. The construction of this bed has been carried out by the Trust in Ayodhya itself. Furthermore, a mattress, quilt, bedsheet, and pillow have been procured for the Lord. The garments are also prepared. During the Adhivas ceremony, the worship process will be completed by touching the heart of God with Kush and reciting Nyas. Following a formal awakening in the morning, Ramlala will be installed on the throne. The bed will be occupied by the deity on the night of January 21st.
The worship will be conducted by a Vedic Acharya hailing from Varanasi:
The inauguration is scheduled for the 22nd with the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per the Vedic Acharyas hailing from Varanasi, the throne will be initially adorned by the Kurma rock and the golden tortoise, followed by the Brahma rock. Additionally, three pindikas will be placed. Furthermore, according to the Acharyas, the Shri Ram Yantra will be installed right below the Lord’s seat.
Ramlala’s seat shall receive devout worship:
Ramlala’s throne shall also be revered, with a collection of 45 liquids placed beneath it. The nine precious gems adorning it consist of diamond, emerald, pearl, ruby, topaz, garlic, onyx, as well as mercury, seven grains, and an assortment of medicines. Following this, a new idol will be consecrated upon the throne. The deity’s eyes shall be anointed with a mixture of gold dust, cow’s milk, and honey. A mirror shall be presented to reflect the divine presence.
The rituals will be carried out by them:
Ashok Tiwari, the national spokesperson of VHP, and Dharmacharya contact chief, announced that the consecration rituals will be conducted by Acharya Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, chief Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, Arun Dixit, Sunil Dixit, Dattatreya Narayan Ratate, Gajanan Jotkar, Anupam Dixit, and others. Additionally, there will be a total of 11 hosts overseeing the proceedings.
Pran Pratistha program continues:
Vishwa Hindu Parishad clarified on Monday that the Lord Ram statue will exclusively tour the campus. On that day, Acharya Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, who had previously determined the auspicious time for Pran Pratistha, unexpectedly arrived at Ramnagari. He paid a visit to the Ram Temple complex and the place of worship, where he had a meeting with Champat Rai, the General Secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Additionally, he had the opportunity to meet the Acharyas who had gathered for the consecration and also observed their residence.
The sequence of the Pran Pratistha Puja has also been clarified:
Acharya Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid’s scheduled arrival in Ayodhya was initially planned for either 14 or 15 January. However, on Monday, he unexpectedly arrived in Ramnagari. In addition, the VHP has provided clarification regarding the order of the Pran Pratishtha puja. The puja will commence with the Karmakuti ritual at the location where the statue has been erected. The skilled artisans responsible for crafting the statue will conduct the penance worship.
The program is scheduled to run from January 16 to 22:
The process of worship will start from 16th January.
- On January 17, a tour of the Srivigraha premises will be conducted and the sanctum sanctorum will be purified.
- Residence will start from 18th January. There will also be water-dwelling, fragrance and smell-dwelling at both the times.
- On January 19, there will be fruit adhivas and grain adhivas in the morning.
- On January 20, there will be flowers and gems in the morning and ghee in the evening.
- On January 21, there will be sugar, sweets and honey residence and medicine and bed residence in the morning.
- On January 22, in the middle of the day, the blindfold of Ram Lalla’s idol will be removed and he will be shown a mirror.