Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration: On January 22, 2024
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: On January 22, Ayodhya is set to host a grand ceremony marking the consecration of the Ram Temple, with invitations extended to various political leaders, industrialists, athletes, and prominent personalities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the consecration ceremony, scheduled to take place a week earlier on January 16, with the initiation conducted by Varanasi’s priest Lakshmi Kant Dixit. The festivities will continue from January 14 to 22, named the “Amrit Mahotsav.”
The occasion, known as “Pran Pratishtha,” anticipates the presence of over a lakh devotees in the temple city on January 22. Reports suggest that around 7,000 guests from both domestic and international locations have been invited, with more than 6,000 invitation cards sent by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
Among the invited dignitaries are
Political Leaders:
- Congress leader Sonia Gandhi
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- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
- Senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh
- BJP stalwart LK Advani
- BJP’s Murli Manohar Joshi
- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
- Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
- Himachal CM Vikramaditya Singh
Players
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virat Kohli
Personalities: Actor/Actress
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Rajnikanth
- Akshay Kumar
- Chiranjeevi
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Anupam Kher
- Ajay Devgan
- Sunny Deol
- Yash
- Madhuri Dixit
- Dhanush
- Mohanlal
- Rishabh Shetty
- Madhur Bhandarkar
- Kangana Ranaut
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Alia Bhatt
- Prabhas
Industrialists:
- Ratan Tata
- Mukesh Ambani
- Gautam Adani are also on the guest list.
The grandeur of the event is expected to be heightened with the participation of diverse personalities, showcasing the cultural and national significance of this historic occasion. As Ayodhya prepares for the consecration of the Ram Temple, the presence of these esteemed guests adds to the cultural and national importance of the event.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration Goes Global
Live Streaming at Times Square and International Addresses by PM Modi
The consecration ceremony on January 22 will not only be broadcasted nationwide but will also be live-streamed at the iconic Times Square in New York City, USA. The chief priest of the Ram Temple, Acharya Satyendra Das, was seen capturing a photo before the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22.
This momentous event is expected to draw global attention, with live-streaming planned across various Indian embassies and commercial missions abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to address devotees of Lord Ram both within the country and internationally during the ceremony.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A Spiritual Marvel in Progress since 2019
The Ayodhya Ram Mandir, a project overseen by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, has been in construction since 2019. Spanning an allocated area of 70 acres in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the mandir is being designed by the renowned Sompura Family. The total area of the mandir itself is 2.7 acres, and the construction is being managed by Larsen & Toubro.
With a monumental cost of Rs 18,000 Crore, the Ayodhya Ram Mandir is dedicated to Lord Rama. As of the current status in 2024, Phase 1 of the construction has been completed, and Phase 2 is underway. The much-anticipated inauguration is scheduled for January 24, 2024. This sacred edifice holds immense cultural and religious significance, drawing attention not only for its architectural prowess but also for its role in the historical and spiritual heritage of Ayodhya.
