
CHENNAI: The consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be held today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals. The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony to begin at 12.20 pm.
A host of leaders and dignitaries from all walks of life have been invited to the grand temple opening in Ayodhya.
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries will also be present on the occasion.
Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya began on January 16, a week before the main ceremony.
While the 'Prayaschit' and 'Karmakuti' puja was performed on January 16, the idol entered the premises on January 17. On January 18, Ram Lalla's idol was installed in the sanctum sectorum of the grand new temple.
Aushadhivas, Kesaradhivas, Ghritadhivas were organized on January 19, Dhanyadhivas on January 19, Sugardhivas, Fruitdhivas, Pushpadhivas on January 20 and Madhyadhivas and Shayadhivas on January 21.
After the completion of the 'Pran Pratistha' in the sanctum sanctorum, the dignitaries will have the darshan of Ram Lalla.
In view of Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha programme, heavy police force has been deployed in Ayodhya.
Varanasi priest Lakshmi Kant Dixit will officiate the main rituals during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared a holiday on January 22, while the central government has declared a half-day holiday till 2.30 pm. At the same time, many other states and establishments have also announced holidays.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Glimpses from Ayodhya's Ram Temple ahead of its Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024
(Source: Sharad Sharma, media in-charge of Vishwa Hindu Parishad) pic.twitter.com/CUUYdFaLZe
Artists perform folk dance, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram temple.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Artists perform folk dance, ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, today. pic.twitter.com/tBAzaesS71
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Visuals from Ram Janmabhoomi premises ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram temple.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Visuals from Ram Janmabhoomi premises ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, today. pic.twitter.com/O1Iuay8Dd7
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Actor Amitabh Bachchan leaves for Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan leaves for Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple will take place today. pic.twitter.com/pOecsD92XQ
Here is the glimpse of specialities of the Ayodhya Ram temple.
SpiceJet to start more direct flights to Ayodhya
SpiceJet said it will start direct flights to Ayodhya from the national capital, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, and Darbhanga starting February 1. In a statement, the carrier said the strategic expansion will also contribute to the growth of regional air connectivity.
Security tightened outside Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ram temple.
"It's a long wait, we are all very honoured to be there," says Ram Charan as he leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.
#WATCH | Telangana | Actor Ram Charan leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony to take place today.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
He says, "It's a long wait, we are all very honoured to be there." pic.twitter.com/6F4oBZylS8
"We feel it's a rare opportunity. I feel Lord Hanuman who is my deity, has personally invited me. We are so fortunate to witness this 'Pran Pratishta'," Actor Chiranjeevi leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Telangana | Actor Chiranjeevi leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony to take place today.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
He says, "That is really great. Overwhelming. We feel it's a rare opportunity. I feel Lord Hanuman who is my deity, has… pic.twitter.com/FjKoA7BBkQ
Hearty welcome to revered saints, and religious leaders to Ayodhya Dham: Yogi Adityanath on Pran Pratishtha day
”Hearty welcome and greetings to the revered saints and religious leaders coming from all over the country and the world for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in the Prabhu Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple located in Shri Ayodhya Dham. Your dignified presence in Shri Ayodhya Dham will further strengthen our commitment towards ‘Ramrajya’,” the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said in a post on ‘X’ on Monday.
श्री अयोध्या धाम स्थित प्रभु श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में श्री रामलला के नवीन विग्रह के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा समारोह में देश-दुनिया से पधार रहे पूज्य संतों व धर्माचार्यों का हार्दिक स्वागत-अभिनंदन!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
श्री अयोध्या धाम में आपकी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति 'रामराज्य' के प्रति हमारी प्रतिबद्धता को और…
Indian stock exchanges shut today for Ayodhya Ram temple 'Pran Pratistha'.
"Day of the people": Ex-Babri litigant on 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla.
Ahead of Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony today, a former litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari, said that the dispute over Ram Temple has ended completely, adding that whatever may have been the struggle, today has become the day of the people.
Devotees sing Ram Bhajan at Shri Bhagya Laxmi Mandir, Charminar in Hyderabad, Telangana.
#WATCH | Devotees sing Ram Bhajan at Shri Bhagya Laxmi Mandir, Charminar in Hyderabad, Telangana.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony to take place today. pic.twitter.com/Zq7w3feIcY
Indian diaspora illuminated Times Square, New York to celebrate the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
(Pics: Consulate General of India, New York's 'X' account) pic.twitter.com/Y4Vq3TmAri
Israel Ambassador Naor Gilon extends heartfelt greetings to the people of India on occasion of Ram temple consecration'
"I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha. This is a historic moment for devotees across the world. I am excited for the darshan of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya," tweets Naor Gilon.
#राममंदिरप्राणप्रतिष्ठा के इस शुभ अवसर पर भारत के लोगों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। यह दुनिया भर के भक्तों के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक क्षण है।
— Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) January 22, 2024
मैं #अयोध्या में #राममंदिर के जल्द दर्शन के लिए उत्सुक हूं; यकीनन वह मेरे पास मौजूद इस मॉडल से भी अधिक भव्य और सुंदर होगा।#RamMandir… pic.twitter.com/EXhgyftoxj
"Our Ram Lalla will be 'Pran Pratishthit' today," says actor Manoj Joshi on Ram Temple consecration.
"This is an amazing feeling. We are going to realise a divine power. Our Ram Lalla will be 'Pran Pratishthit' today. Such a long wait over several years, several of our generations waited for this. The wait is now over. This is a very emotional moment. I can't describe it in words."
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | On Ram Temple pranpratishtha, actor Manoj Joshi says, "This is an amazing feeling. We are going to realise a divine power. Our Ram Lalla will be 'pranpratishthit' today...Such a long wait over several years, several of our generations waited for… pic.twitter.com/bCNbiDQXVW
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
January 22 is etched in history as defining moment of 'tryst with divinity' in our civilisational trajectory, says VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
"Congratulations on this epochal day of Ram Mandir Pranpratishta in the historical city of Ayodhya, the RamJanmbhoomi. Gratifying to witness celebratory moment marking the reawakening of national pride all over.," tweets Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Congratulations on this epochal day of #RamMandirPranPratishtha in the historical city of Ayodhya, the #RamJanmbhoomi.
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 22, 2024
Gratifying to witness celebratory moment marking reawakening of national pride all over.
Heartfelt wishes to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi as he leads,…
5 lakh laddus from MP’s Mahakaleshwar temple reach Ayodhya
Five lakh laddus prepared at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain city have reached Ayodhya ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony on Monday, an official said.
Times Square echoes with Bhajans in celebrations of Ram Lalla’s 'Pran Pratishtha'
Ahead of the Ram temple 'Pran Prathistha' ceremony in India on Monday, the Indian diaspora illuminated Times Square with the picture of Lord Ram in New York and chanted Shree Ram Bhajans and songs to showcase the cultural heritage and vibrancy of their home country.
Actors Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif leave from Mumbai for Ayodhya
#WATCH | Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif leave from Mumbai for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/bu8myp5EL6
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Singer Kailash Kher sings a few lines for Lord Ram, on 'Pran Pratishtha'
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Singer Kailash Kher sings a few lines for Lord Ram, on pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/7QWqju4M78
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
ceremony at the Ram temple.
Army helicopters to shower flowers on Ayodhya during 'aarti'
Army helicopters will shower flowers on Ayodhya and 30 artists will play different Indian musical instruments at the temple premises at the time of Aarti at Ram Janmabhoomi temple on 'Pran Pratishtha' day.
Ayushmann Khurrana heads for Ayodhya to attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar leaves from Mumbai for Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar leaves from Mumbai for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/fGUFFrfGGa
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
"This is real Diwali": Anupam Kher offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya.
"What Ram Bhakts wanted, is getting fulfilled today," says Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra chief priest.
Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das said that with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Ram Rajya will begin and all the inequalities will be over.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das says, "...Everything is happening very well. What Ram Bhakts wanted, is getting fulfilled today...As soon as Ram Lalla is seated...all difficulties will end..." pic.twitter.com/Zum0x0c7of
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Actors Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and filmmaker Rohit Shetty leave from Mumbai for Ayodhya.
Madhuri Dixit Nene and Jackie Shroff leave for Ayodhya to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath greets people as he arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony is taking place today.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath greets people as he arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony is taking place today.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/T1fzIvQe5j
AI-based CCTV cameras, drones deployed to ensure security in Ayodhya.
"After a while, the wait of centuries is going to end. The whole world is waiting for this moment," says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
#WATCH | Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, "After a while, the wait of centuries is going to end...The whole world is waiting for this moment." pic.twitter.com/kPvvNdOyXb
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Telugu actor Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrive in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrive in Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony is taking place today. pic.twitter.com/5ucxsgqN2H
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrived at Ayodhya airport.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
(Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/zXAm5ayV1m
"Happy to be part of the celebration," says Former cricketer Mithali Raj
"I feel what one feels when they are in a very religious place...We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be here and be part of the celebration," Mithali Raj said.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Former cricketer Mithali Raj says, "I feel what one feels when they are at a very religious place...We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be… pic.twitter.com/59akVMllBG
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says she is fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says, "I think this is a big day for all of us. I am fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here today. We will have the darshan of Lord Ram here. So, we are waiting for that moment...I can't express my joy in… pic.twitter.com/HObcVGTJ9D
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
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Industrialist Anil Ambani arrives at Ram Janmaboomi temple in Ayodhya to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Industrialist Anil Ambani arrives at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/1YrbKlUOCg
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/4RGfCK7Whe
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Actor Vivek Oberoi and singer Sonu Nigam arrive at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Pranpratishtha ceremony.
Actors Madhuri Dixit Nene, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Mahaveer Jain and Rohit Shetty left for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/IvhSEM8E5p
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and actress Kangana Ranaut at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
Singer Sonu Nigam performs 'Ram Siya Ram' at Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of consecration.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar arrives att Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.
#WATCH | Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/72BLcxUnmp
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Singer Anuradha Paudwal sings Ram Bhajan at Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Singer Anuradha Paudwal sings Ram Bhajan at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/ZuKe4w5FCm
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Singer Shankar Mahadevan performing Ram Bhajan at the consecration event in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan sings Ram Bhajan at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/n5ObAHJiBR
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Home Minister Amit Shah performs special aarti at a Ram Mandir in New Delhi.
The Ambanis arrive at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
#WATCH | Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani arrive at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
"It is a historic day," says Nita Ambani
"Lord Ram is… pic.twitter.com/iJPPNWTZS5
Amit Shah recites prayers in at the Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple in Delhi.
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple in Delhi on the occasion of the Shri Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya today.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/irj9ud2HbW
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat performing rituals of the Pran Pratishtha at the Ayodhya Ram Temple.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to participate in the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony pic.twitter.com/yq6VLcFyCe
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Rituals underway at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya#RamMandirAyodhya pic.twitter.com/1XzG8kAQxT
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ram Lalla's eyes are getting opened, world gets a first glimpse the idol. PM Modi offers flowers to the deity.
#WATCH | Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/QOW51jbt5L
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Minister Meenakshi Lekhi gets emotional as she watches the live telecast of Pranpratishtha ceremony.
#WATCH | At Birla Mandir in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi and others watch the live telecast of the Pranpratishtha ceremony underway at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Minister Lekhi gets emotional while watching the telecast. pic.twitter.com/LZIuzt8F2I
Full display of Ram Lalla idol.
#WATCH | Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/czrKhS269c
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan watches the Pran Pratishtha's live telecast.
#WATCH | Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan watches the live telecast of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Pran Pratishtha ceremony going on in Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/U5T8V2GIBR
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Piyush Goyal watches the live telecast of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Union Minister Piyush Goyal watches the live telecast of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Pran Pratishtha ceremony going on in Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/bIi8VnRrIr
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
PM Narendra Modi performs 'Dandavat Pranam' at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | PM Modi performs 'Dandavat Pranam' at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya. #RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/kAw0eNjXRb
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
PM Modi performing circumambulations around the Ram Lalla idol.
#WATCH | PM Modi at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/AZZEAI2R8z
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla concludes.
#WATCH | Ayodhya: Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple concludes.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/7j6vLrWgSy
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
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