As the nation gears up for the consecration of Lord Sri Rama’s idol on January 22, 2024, Ayodhya Ram Temple trust general secretary Champat Rai on Tuesday divulged just a few details of the grand construction. Trustee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and chief of the Udupi Pejawar mutt Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha stated that devotees would give you the chance to go to the Sri Ram temple in Ayodhya a day after the consecration of Lord Sri Rama’s idol on January 22.
Temple trust general secretary Champat Rai stated seventy per cent of Ram temple complicated in Ayodhya to be inexperienced space and added, “Ayodhya Ram temple will have 392 pillars, 14 ft-wide ‘percota’ periphery to span 732 metres.” Among different options, Rai stated, “The complex will be ‘atmanirbhar’ in its own way as it will have two STPs, one WTP and a dedicated line from power house. The temple complex will also have a fire brigade post, which will be able to source water from an underground reservoir.”
The Ram idol, which is 5-6 toes in peak, is being sculpted and on January 17, it is going to be taken to the Sarayu river in a procession. After ‘abhisheka,’ it is going to be introduced to the temple. On January 18, it is going to be positioned within the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. From the identical day, numerous rituals can be carried out for the subsequent three days. On January 21, preparation can be achieved for the ‘Prana Pratishtha,’ the non secular chief stated.
Procession to mark begin of week-long celebrations
A procession of tableaux displaying scenes from the lifetime of Lord Rama with 100 idols of the deity can be taken out in Ayodhya on January 17 to mark the beginning of the week-long celebration for the Ram temple consecration ceremony. The procession could have statues and photos depicting the lifetime of Lord Rama from his start to exile, the victory over Lanka and his return to Ayodhya, Ranjit Mandal, the chief sculptor engaged in getting ready the tableaux, stated. The procession will mark the formal starting of the week-long celebrations for consecration ceremony.
