Ayodhya Ram Temple takes shape: How much construction done so far - PICS
A large number of invitation cards were distributed to dignitaries from different walks of life for the 'Pran Pratistha' (consecration) ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya scheduled to be held on January 22, 2024.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s official Twitter handle on Friday posted the latest pictures of Ram temple being constructed in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. "Jai Shri Ram. The temple is being built there...Current status of construction work of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple," the BJP posted on X.
Meanwhile, Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust stepped up preparations for the mega 'Pran Pratistha' (consecration) ceremony of the temple scheduled to be held on January 22, 2024. The trust distributed a large number of invitation cards to dignitaries from different walks of life to attend the holy event.
General Secretary of Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust Champat Rai said at least 4,000 sages (sadhus) are being invited to the 'pranpratishtha' ceremony.
"At Ram Janambhoomi temple, a 4'3'' idol depicting the 5-year-old child form of Lord Ram (Ram Lalla idol) is being constructed at three locations in Ayodhya. Three artisans are building it on three different pieces of stone - one of the idols will be accepted by the Lord. These idols are 90% ready, finishing work - that will take about a week - remains to be done. The idol will be installed in the Grabhgriha on the ground floor. The ground floor of the temple is almost ready. So, there will be no problem in 'pranpratishtha'...At least 4000 sadhus are being invited to the 'pranpratishtha' ceremony. The list is ready...Efforts are also being made to ensure that one representative each from 50 countries also comes," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. The Uttar Pradesh government’s Department of Tourism and Culture will organise the event with the help of the Tourism and Cultural Council in each district. Also, the temple management prepared a series of religious events to mark the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple. The first event will start from Makar Sankranti (January 14-15) and continue till the inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22.
(With agencies inputs)
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