Pran Pratishta Ceremony: Check out schedule and key details

Pran pratishtha ceremony: The sculpture of 'Ram Lalla,' depicting infant Ram and crafted by sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru, has been chosen for the Ayodhya Ram temple following a panel's decision among three options. The black stone idol of Ram Lalla, crafted by Arun Yogiraj, received unanimous approval from the panel, as announced by Champat Rai, general secretary of the Ram Temple Trust, on Monday.

The newly selected idol, made of stone and weighing approximately between 150-200 kg, will undergo a consecration ceremony, according to Rai's statements to mediapersons in Ayodhya.

The sculpted idol portrays the deity as a five-year-old boy standing. The existing idol of Ram Lalla, revered for more than 70 years, will also find a place in the sanctum sanctorum of the new temple. Extensive preparations are underway for the pran pratishtha  (consecration ceremony) scheduled for January 22 at the Ram temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent leaders are expected to grace the occasion.

A grand gathering of over 7,000 has been invited to participate in the ceremony. The consecration ceremonies for the Ram temple are set to commence on Tuesday and will span over seven days, from January 16 to 22.

The schedule for Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

January 16 to 22

The atonement ceremony will be conducted by the host appointed by the temple trust, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra.
Rituals such as 'Dashvidh' bath, Vishnu worship, and the offering of a cow will take place on the banks of the Saryu river.

January 17

A procession carrying the idol of Ram Lalla will arrive in Ayodhya. Devotees carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash will reach the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.

January 18

Formal rituals will commence, including Ganesh Ambika puja, Varun puja, Matrika puja, Brahmin Varan, and Vastu Puja.

January 19

The lighting of the holy fire, establishment of 'Navagraha,' and a 'havan' (a holy ritual surrounding the fire) will take place.

January 20

The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple will be washed with Saryu water. Vaastu Shanti and 'Annadhivas' rituals will follow.

January 21

The Ram Lalla idol will be bathed in 125 urns and laid to rest.

January 22

The main pran pratishtha ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm on January 22, culminating in the consecration of the deity of Ram Lalla. Devotees from 150 countries are expected to attend the ceremony on the final day. The temple will be closed to devotees on January 21 and 22 and will reopen for the public on January 23.

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