Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted people as he arrived at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Complex in Ayodhya where the Pran Pratishtha is taking place today.
“All the guest dignitaries who are coming to witness the auspicious occasion of Pran Pratishtha of the new murti of Shri Ram Lalla are heartily welcomed and congratulated in Shri Ayodhya Dham, the place of manifestation of Bhagwan Shri Ram, the best among the Saptapuris. Jai Siya Ram!” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X.
श्री रामलला के नवीन विग्रह की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा के पुण्य अवसर के साक्षी बनने आ रहे सभी अतिथि महानुभावों का सप्तपुरियों में श्रेष्ठ, मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु श्री राम की प्राकट्यभूमि श्री अयोध्या धाम में हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन है।
जय सियाराम!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
Meanwhile, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat also arrived at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha.
Welcoming RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath posted, “Jai Shri Ram! In the Pran Prastishta program of the new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in Shri Ayodhya Dham, the beloved city of Bhagwan Ram @RSSorg. Hearty welcome and congratulations to Honorable Sarsanghchalak of RSS Respected Mohan Bhagwat Ji!”
जय श्री राम!
प्रभु श्री राम की प्राण-प्रिय नगरी श्री अयोध्या धाम में श्री रामलला के नवीन विग्रह की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा कार्यक्रम में @RSSorg के माननीय सरसंघचालक आदरणीय मोहन भागवत जी का हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन!@DrMohanBhagwat
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
The Chief Minister also welcomed all saints and religious leaders coming from all over the country.
“Hearty welcome and greetings to the revered saints and religious leaders coming from all over the country and the world for the consecration ceremony of the new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in the Prabhu Shri Ram Janmabhoomi mandir located in Shri Ayodhya Dham. Your dignified presence in Shri Ayodhya Dham will further strengthen our commitment towards ‘Ramrajya’,” further posted CM Yogi Aditynath.
श्री अयोध्या धाम स्थित प्रभु श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में श्री रामलला के नवीन विग्रह के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा समारोह में देश-दुनिया से पधार रहे पूज्य संतों व धर्माचार्यों का हार्दिक स्वागत-अभिनंदन!
श्री अयोध्या धाम में आपकी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति 'रामराज्य' के प्रति हमारी प्रतिबद्धता को और…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
Meanwhile, CM Yogi Adityanath said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the wait of countless Ram devotees is going to be fulfilled.
“Amazing, unforgettable, supernatural moment! Today, in the dignified presence of the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the ritual of consecration of the new murti of Bhagwan Ram Lalla is going to be completed in Shri Ayodhya Dham, the holy birthplace of the adorable Bhagwan Shri Ram. Today, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the wait of countless Ram devotees is going to be fulfilled. The entire country has become ‘Rammay’ by drowning in the ocean of faith and devotion. Jai Shri Ram!” CM Yogi posted on X.
जय सियाराम!
प्रभु श्री राम और माता सीता के चरण रज से पावन हुई धरा श्री अयोध्या धाम में, 'नए भारत' में सांस्कृतिक पुनर्जागरण के शिल्पी, देश के यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय श्री @narendramodi जी का हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also remembered his gurus Mahant Digvijaynath Maharaj and Mahant Avedyanath Maharaj on this day.
अद्भुत, अविस्मरणीय, अलौकिक क्षण!
आज आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति में आराध्य प्रभु श्री राम की पावन जन्मस्थली श्री अयोध्या धाम में प्रभु श्री रामलला के नूतन विग्रह के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा का अनुष्ठान संपन्न होने जा रहा है।
प्रधानमंत्री जी के नेतृत्व…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
“The struggle of generations and the resolve of centuries have been completed with the consecration of the new murti of Bhagwan Ram Lalla taking place today at Shri Ram’s birthplace in Shri Ayodhya Dham. On this occasion, there is an emotional tribute to Mahant Digvijaynath Ji Maharaj and Mahant Avedyanath Ji Maharaj. Jai Jai Shri Ram!” said CM Yogi Aditynath.
Earlier, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra head pujari Acharya Satyendra Das on January 22, said that with the Pran Pratishtha, Ram Rajya will begin and all the inequalities will be over.
“From today, Ram Rajya will begin with Pran Pratishtha. All the inequalities will be over. Everyone will behave with love. From Ayodhya, the change that will come to the entire country and it will be very beautiful. And everyone will live in harmony. We will live with goodwill. Bhagwan Ram’s blessing will fall on everyone,” said Acharya Satyendra Das.
“…Everything is happening very well. What Ram Bhakts wanted, is getting fulfilled today…As soon as Ram Lalla is seated…all difficulties will end…” added the priest.
The ‘Pran Pratistha’ of Ram Lalla is scheduled for Paush Shukla Kurma Dwadashi, Vikram Samvat 2080, which falls today, January 22.
The day will start with a morning puja followed by the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in ‘Mrigashira Nakshatra’, which is expected to start around 12.30 pm and end at 1 pm.
The ceremony will witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, among other dignitaries.
Army helicopters will shower flowers on Ayodhya and 30 artists will play different Indian musical instruments at the mandir premises at the time of Aarti at Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir on Pran Pratishtha day, according to Mandir Authorities.
Mandir authorities also say that all the guests will be given bells which they will be ringing during the Aarti. The 30 musicians who will be performing will be playing their instruments in unison at some point in time, sources added.
The historic Pran Pratishtha will be attended by representatives of all major spiritual and religious sects of the country. People from all walks of life including representatives of various tribal communities will also attend the ceremony. Prime Minister will address this distinguished gathering on the occasion. After the completion of the Pran Pratishtha programme in the Garbha-Griha, all the witnesses will have darshan respectively.
The magnificent Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is constructed in traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height is 161 feet; and is supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors. The pillars and walls of the Mandir showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities. In the main sanctum sanctorum at ground floor, the childhood form of Bhagwan Ram (the murti of Shri Ram Lalla) has been placed.
The main entrance to the Mandir is situated on the eastern side, which can be approached by ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. There are a total of five Mandaps (Halls) in the Mandir – Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap. Near the Mandir is a historic Well (Sita koop), dating back to the ancient era. In the southwestern part of the Mandir complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu.
(with inputs from ANI)
