Jai Shri Ram | Ram Lalla idol arrives at Ayodhya Temple ahead of consecration ceremony, watch visuals

Ram Lalla idol arrives at Ayodhya Temple:  Ahead of the highly-awaited 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony which is scheduled to take place on January 22, the idol of Ram Lalla reached the Ayodhya temple late Wednesday evening and was lifted using a crane to be installed in the sanctum sanctorum today. 

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. 

A procession accompanied the idol on a truck to the temple, where the crane facilitated its placement. The procession made a symbolic stop at the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya during its journey.

Meanwhile, prior to bringing the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya Temple, a special puja was performed in the auspicious sanctum sanctorum. The installation of idol is expected to take place on Thursday followed by special puja and echoes of ‘Jai Shri Ram-Sitaram’ all across Ayodhya. 

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Preparations for transporting the idol to the new Ram temple complex had been underway since the previous night. The idol was adorned with flowers and carefully placed on a flower-decorated truck for the procession, assisted by a crane.

About Ram Mandir Inauguration

• 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. 
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Lalla's idol at the grand temple.
• A priest from Varanasi, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, will perform the main rituals of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22

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• Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust plans to accommodate 10,000-15,000 individuals
• Preparations are underway for the anticipated surge in visitors around the grand ceremony 
• 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

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