Exclusive pics of Ram Lalla idol from inside Ayodhya temple out

Jai Shri Ram | Ahead of the highly-awaited 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony which is scheduled to take place on January 22, the iconic and significant idol of Ram Lalla was placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. 

Covered with a veil, the first photo of the idol was revealed during the placement ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum on Thursday.

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Vedic Brahmins and revered Acharyas were seen leading worship ceremonies inside the sacred precincts of the Sri Ram Temple. According to the VHP, members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra also participated in the prayers.

The Ram Lalla idol has been crafted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, which weighs approximately 150-200 kg. Arun Yogiraj’s unwavering loyalty and love for Lord Rama are exemplified by his iconic and perfect idol to be placed in the shrine despite he braved pain in the eye due to an injury and endured sleepless nights. The idol portrays Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus also crafted from the same stone.

Meanwhile, the city of Ayodhya is adorned with vibrant flowers on Thursday in preparation for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple scheduled on January 22.

Notably, the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmobhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya will be held over a span of seven days starting from January 16 to January 22, 2024.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Lalla's idol at the grand temple. The ceremony is expected to draw leaders from various walks of life, marking a significant milestone in the culmination of efforts spanning centuries for the construction of the Ram Temple.

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, holds great spiritual, historical, and cultural significance for the people of India