Ayodhya, Jan 16: The grand event for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is set to commence today. This significant event will span seven days, culminating in the official inauguration of the temple on January 22. Ayodhya has witnessed a remarkable transformation since Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the “Bhoomi Pujan” on August 5, 2020, marking the commencement of the construction of the grand Ram Mandir.The temple trust has extended invitations to over 7,000 individuals, including cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, as well as Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. The entire city is adorned in preparation for the grand ceremony, which will be graced by the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ram Temple Trust mentioned that there will be scriptural protocols and pre-ceremony rituals. “Following all the Shastriya protocols, the programme of Prana Pratistha will be held in the Abhijeet Muhurta in the afternoon,” it said. The consecration ceremony’s rituals are scheduled to commence today, overseen by the host appointed by the temple trust, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra. The atonement ceremony will include the ‘Dashvidh’ bath, Vishnu worship, and an offering of a cow on the banks of the Saryu River.