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Ayodhya Ram Mandir's 1st consecration ceremony anniversary to be held on this date
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.
The first anniversary of the consecration ('pran-pratishtha') ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be held on January 11 next year, the temple trust chief Champat Rai said on Thursday.
“The date for the (anniversary) celebrations is as per the Hindu traditions,” Rai, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra, was quoted by PTI as saying.
He also said that construction work is going on in the Ram Mandir complex for 18 new temples, including temples dedicated to Dashavatar, Sheshavatar, Nishadraj, Shabari, Ahalya, and Saint Tulsidas, among others.
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Rai stated that the work is progressing rapidly, and all developments are in line with the planned dates.
Rai, however, rejected rumours surrounding the 'prasad' offered to Ram Lalla. He clarified that for the past 30 years, “no prasad has been brought from outside to the premises of Ram temple”.
“Prasad distributed to devotees is prepared within the temple complex and is specifically designed to remain unspoiled for a long time," he added.
However, Rai said that some outside prasad, such as 'chhappan bhog', is only dedicated to Ram Lalla after thorough checking and care.
PM Modi presided over Ram temple's consecration ceremony
On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the ‘pran pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, governor Anandiben Patel and chairman of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust Mahant Nritya Gopal Das were also present with the PM at the temple’s sanctum-sanctorum during the consecration rituals.
“The extraordinary moment of the consecration of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Dham is going to leave everyone emotional. It is my great fortune to be a part of this divine programme. Jai Siya Ram!,” the prime minister said on X.
