Before the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, devotees flocked to Connaught Place’s Hanuman Mandir to offer prayers. Rama Hindu, a devotee, expressed indescribable happiness, hoping for a similar recognition of Lord Krishna in Mathura. Another devotee shared the joy of celebrating the event, stating that people visited with unfulfilled wishes in their hearts.
Lakshya Pachoria, a young devotee, highlighted the significance of the Ayodhya Ram Temple after 500 years of struggle, emphasizing Lord Ram’s omnipresence and the positive impact of chanting his name in challenging situations.
The upcoming ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and distinguished guests.
Lucknow and cities nationwide have adorned posters, flags, lights, and cutouts of Lord Ram in preparation for the ceremony. Special guests from various fields, including cricket, film, saint society, politics, art, literature, and culture, have been invited.
Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony commenced on January 16, a week ahead of the main event. The historic ceremony will mark the consecration of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Temple at 12:30 pm.