In preparation for the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22 in Ayodhya, a total of 506 guests have been honoured with the status of state guests. Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Shankar Mahadevan, Hema Malini, Sumitra Mahajan, Mukesh Ambani, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Viswanathan Anand, Gautam Adani, Anupam Kher, Madhur Bhandarkar, Rajat Sharma, PT Usha, Karnam Malleshwari, Anand Mahindra, Ranjan Gogoi, Mahesh Jethmalani, Sachin Tendulkar, Jaggi Vasudev, Saina Nehwal and Rohit Sharma among others will attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22.
Other notable personalities include Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag, Lal Krishna Advani, Sunil Gavaskar, Ratan Tata, NR Narayana Murthy, Akshay Kumar, Azim Premji, Anand Mahindra, Adar Poonawala, Rajinikanth, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kangana Ranaut, Kailash Kher, Arun Govil, PV Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra, Leander Paes, Kailash Satyarthi, Vinay Katiyar and E Sreedharan.
Cultural extravaganza
Classical musicians from across India to perform, showcasing a diverse array of traditional instruments, symbolising India's unity in diversity.
Musical treat and comfort
Elaborate arrangements include performances by classical musicians and amenities like refreshments, lunch, and facilities for attendees.
Historic seven-day ritual
Commencing on January 16, the ritual features ceremonies like the 'Dashvidh' bath, Vishnu worship, and offerings to cows along the Saryu River.
New idol of Lord Ram installed in Ayodhya Temple
51-Inch Ram Lalla Idol: Crafted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, the new idol of Lord Ram was placed in Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday.
Preparation for Consecration: The installation took place in the grabha griha amid prayers, as rituals leading up to the January 22 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony have already commenced.
PM Narendra Modi's attendance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration ceremony on January 22, and the temple is set to open to the public the following day.
Historical Context: The temple, constructed at the believed birthplace of Lord Ram, holds significance after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. The Supreme Court judgment in 2019 resolved the long-standing dispute, enabling the construction of the temple.
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