Preparations in full swing in Ayodhya for Ram Mandir Purnarnirman Prarambh Samaroh: ?It’s not only a historic but also an emotional moment? says Yogi Adityanath

On the second day of the three-day long rituals for the reconstruction of Ram Temple, a special six-hour long special Ram Racha Anushthan will be performed today in Ayodhya. The ceremony for the reconstruction of the temple will take place tomorrow in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part.

Over 135 Saints belonging to 135 spiritual traditions will be present in the programme. Some eminent citizens of Ayodhya have also been invited by the Shri Ram Janm Bhumi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Meanwhile, Ayodhya is already in the festive mood and eagerly waiting for the historic moment. Many religious activities including Ram Keertan and reciting of Ramcharitmanas have already started in Ayodhya.

“Preparations for Deepotsav are going on and Ghats of holy Sarayu River are beautifully decorated. The city is all set to witness the historic Bhoomi Poojan ceremony tomorrow. Prime Minister will first have Darshan at Shri Hanumangarhi Mandir tomorrow after which he will perform Pooja of Bhagwan Ramlalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi,” reported AIR.

It will be then followed by the Bhoomi Poojan and the stage event. General Secretary of Shri Ram Janm Bhumi Teerth Shetra Trust Champat Rai said that Apart from the 175 invitees for the ceremony, Mahesh Bhagchandka and Pawan Singhal from family of late Ashok Singhal, Former President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad will be Mukhya Yajman in Bhoomi Pujan.

Barricades are already in place in the temple town. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued an appeal, asking only those invited for Wednesday’s “bhoomi pujan” ceremony to come to Ayodhya.

Yogi Adityanath called the event “historic”. “It is not only a historic but also an emotional moment as after 500 years the Ram temple work will start. It will be the foundation of a new India,” he said.

“The Covid-19 protocol will be strictly followed at the event. As the PM will be here representing 135 crore people, I appeal that only those who have been invited should visit Ayodhya. The rest should remain at their respective places,” Adityanath said.

Doordarshan will have the live broadcast of the ceremony on Wednesday. On Monday, twelve priests conducted prayers dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Special prayers to the deities of the dynasties of Lord Ram and goddess Sita were also conducted. On Tuesday, prayers will be offered at Ayodhya’s Hanumangarhi temple.