Ram Mandir Inauguration: Check List Of Events For January 20 And 21 In Ayodhya

For the grand opening of Ram Mandir and Pran Pratishtha ceremony of lord Ram's idol, preparations are in full swing in Ayodhya. The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on January 22 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the reports, Shri Ram Janam Bhoomi Teerth Trust has invited more than 7,000 people including politicians, celebrities, businessmen, saints, and dignitaries from different countries to witness the grand opening ceremony.

A day ago, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assessed the preparations for the Ram Mandir consecration. The PTI reported that UP Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure strong security for the VIPs coming for the inauguration.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad President Alok Kumar also handed over gifts to Shri Ram Temple's Yajamn Anil Mishra, received from Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, and Afghanistan.

He said, "Muslim brothers and sisters from Kashmir came to meet me and expressed their happiness at the construction of Ram temple, and said that even though we follow different religions, our ancestors are the same. They handed over 2kg of organically produced pure saffron from Kashmir... Silk manufacturers from Tamil Nadu have sent a silk bedsheet depicting the Shri Ram temple... Water of Kubha (Kabul) river from Afghanistan has been sent for the 'Abhishek' of Shri Ram."

List of events before Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha:

January 20 (Morning): Pushpadhivas

January 20 (Evening): Sharkaradhivas, Phaladhivas

January 21 (Morning): Madhyadhivas

January 22 (Evening): Shaiyadhivas

The Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony rituals will be performed by 121 Acharyas.

Under the supervision of Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, who will oversee, coordinate, anchor, and direct all the proceedings of the Anushthan, Kashi's Lakshmi Kant Dixit will assume the role of the principal Acharya. The scheduled time for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony and the consecration of Ram Lalla is from 12:30 pm to 01:00 pm.