Ahead of the significant Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya has conveyed his best wishes to all followers of the ‘Sanatan’ religion, urging them to embody the values of Lord Ram in their lives. He expressed the desire for everyone to incorporate the noble characteristics of Lord Ram into their behaviors, emphasizing the auspiciousness of the occasion as Treta Yug casts its shadow on Kalyug. Jagadguru compared the joy of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony to the bliss felt when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya from his ‘vanvaas’.
Responding to the question about individuals who declined the invitation to the grand event, Jagadguru invoked the phrase “Vinash Kaale Viprit Buddhi” and refrained from making further comments on them.
Yog Guru Ramdev, a witness to the Pran Pratishta, marked this event as a new beginning of Ram Rajya in the country. Reflecting on the journey from when Ram Lalla was housed in a tent to the grand temple being erected today, Ramdev stated, “A new history of Sanatana is being created today. With the Pran Pratishtha at Ram Temple, a new beginning of ‘Ram Rajya’ is taking place.”
Bageshwar Dham’s Dhirendra Shastri echoed these sentiments, describing the day as a proud one for India and the commencement of ‘Ram Rajya,’ expressing overwhelming happiness.
The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla, set for Paush Shukla Kurma Dwadashi, Vikram Samvat 2080, is scheduled for January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, among other dignitaries, are expected to grace the ceremony. In a display of grandeur, army helicopters will shower flowers on Ayodhya, and 30 artists will play various Indian musical instruments during the Aarti at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
Representatives from major spiritual and religious sects, as well as individuals from diverse walks of life, including tribal communities, are anticipated to attend the historic ceremony. The Prime Minister is slated to address the distinguished gathering. After the completion of the Pran Pratishtha program in the Garbha-Griha, all attendees will have the opportunity for darshan.
The majestic Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, boasts dimensions of 380 feet in length (east-west), 250 feet in width, and a height of 161 feet. Supported by 392 pillars and featuring 44 doors, the temple’s pillars and walls showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities. The main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor houses the idol of Shri Ramlalla, depicting the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram. The temple complex includes five halls, and nearby, at Kuber Tila, the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu.