First Pics Of Ram Lalla Inside Sanctum Sanctorum In Ayodhya Temple Out

The first pictures of of the idol of Ram Lalla installed inside the sanctum sanctorum ( garbhagriha ) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya are out on internet.

Unveiled during the placement ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum on Thursday, the first photo of the idol was draped in a veil. The images were posted by Sharad Sharma, the media in-charge of Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Vedic Brahmins and revered Acharyas were seen conducting worship ceremonies within the sacred precincts of the Sri Ram Temple. The members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra also participated in the prayers, as per the VHP.

Crafted by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka, the 'Ram Lalla' idol stands at 51 inches and weighs 1.5 tonnes. It depicts Lord Ram as a five-year-old child on a lotus carved from the same stone.

As Ayodhya readies for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22, the city is adorned with vibrant flowers.

Rituals leading up to the consecration ceremony are already underway at the temple, which will be inaugurated with 'pran pratishtha' ceremony on January 22.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, film personalities, business magnets and sportsmen will attend the consecration ceremony on Monday.