Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha: Step-by-step guide for home puja
PTC News Desk: The eagerly anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22, 2024, is a momentous occasion for Hindus worldwide. As the 51-inch black stone idol, sculpted by Mysuru's Arun Yogiraj, awaits its ceremonial unveiling, astrological expert Pandit Jagannath Guruji provides a step-by-step guide for those who wish to conduct Ram Puja at home during this sacred event.
On January 18, the idol was reverently placed in the sanctum sanctorum and covered with a cloth, setting the stage for the grand unveiling on January 22 at 12:30 pm, the auspicious muhurtam for the consecration. For those unable to attend the ceremony in person, Pandit Jagannath Guruji offers simple and meaningful steps to perform Ram Puja within the confines of their homes.
As Hindus globally unite in spirit for this significant event, this comprehensive guide aims to ensure that devotees can partake in the divine celebration of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha from the sanctity of their homes.
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Performing Puja at home during Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha: A step-by-step guide
According to Pandit Jagannath Guruji, reciting 'Om Ram Ramaya Namah' (meaning 'Victory to Lord Rama') is essential during the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha ceremony, scheduled between 12:20 pm and 12:45 pm on January 22, 2024. For those unable to attend in person, Guruji provides guidance on how to participate in the ceremony by conducting the Puja at home. Here's a step-by-step guide for a proper home Puja experience.
-Cleanse your home temple to create a pure and sacred space.
-Take a purifying bath to prepare yourself for the spiritual ceremony.
-Mark your forehead with fragrant chandan tilak, symbolizing a divine connection.
-Wear new, light-colored garments to reflect inner clarity for the sacred occasion.
-Perform an abhishek for the idol of Lord Ram, using milk, honey, and sacred offerings.
-Prepare a small puja table beneath the temple, adorned with vibrant rangoli designs.
-Draw a swastika and the sacred "Om" symbol on the table, creating a sacred space for the puja.
-Drape a clean red cloth over the table to form a vibrant altar for offerings.
-Mound uncooked rice in the center, symbolizing abundance, and place a copper kalash filled with water.
-Adorn the kalash with kumkum and haldi for divine blessings, and crown it with a whole coconut.
-Arrange fresh fruits around the base, symbolizing the gifts of nature showered upon the divine.
-Place Lord Ram's idol at the center, facing you, and an infant Ram idol beside him.
-Scatter marigold and jasmine petals around the idols, offering purity and divine love.
-Chant the Ram mantra, 'Om Ram Ramaya Namah,' 108 times, internalizing its divine resonance.
-Visualise Lord Ram in his radiant form as you chant, connecting to something greater than yourself.
-May your puja be filled with love, devotion, and the grace of the divine.
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(Inputs from agencies)