'Pran Pratishtha'
Entire nation is eagerly waiting for the Pran Pratishtha tomorrow (January 22). The much-awaited consecration event at Ram temple will be held in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals. (Photo: PTI)
Ram Mandir inauguration schedule
The shrine will be opened to the public a day later. The "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end by 1 pm. The prime minister will then address a gathering of more than 7,000 people, including seers and prominent personalities, at the venue. (Photo: PTI)
Security beefed up
With only a few hours to go separating Ayodhya from Lord Ram long-awaited return to his birthplace, a heavy security cordon has been thrown around the city, informed the state police. (Photo: PTI)
Guest reach Ayodhya
Several guests have reached Ayodhya to attend the ceremony. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reached Ayodhya to inspect the final preparations for tomorrow. Other big names that came to Ayodhya including actors Rajnikant, Kangana Ranuat, Randeep Hooda, Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, Singer Jubin Nautiyal, Bageshwar Dham’s Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, BJP MP Ravi Kishan and many more. (Photo: PTI)
President Murmu's letter to PM Modi
In the letter, she sent her heartfelt wishes for the ceremony and said, "The nationwide celebratory atmosphere around the inauguration of the grand temple of Prabhu Shri Ram in Ayodhya Dham is an uninhibited expression of the eternal soul of India. We all are fortunate to witness the commencement of a new cycle in the resurgence of our nation." She further added, "Prabhu Shri Ram is an embodiment of all that is good about this land of ours indeed, about humanity at large. May He guide the world on the right path; may He bring peace and bliss to one and all." (Photo: President of India X handle)
PM Modi offers prayers in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to Tamil Nadu, offered prayers at Ram Setu's origin 'Arichal Munai', ahead of pran-pratishtha in Ayodhya. (Photo: PTI)
Satellite image of Ram Mandir
Ahead of the grand opening of the newly-constructed Ram temple and the pran pratishtha of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya on Monday, Isro has provided a ‘gagan darshan’ (view from the sky) of the magnificent temple and the entire holy city. An enlarged view of the 2.7-acre temple site within the 70-acre complex can be seen in a satellite image taken by Isro’s highly advanced Indian remote sensing or surveillance satellite Cartosat on December 16, 2023. (Photo: NRSC website)
Aarti at Saryu Ghat
Priests performed 'aarti' on the eve of the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir, at the Saryu river ghat in Ayodhya. (Photo: PTI)
Revolutionary mobile hospitals deployed in Ayodhya
Two Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube-BHISHM mobile hospitals, part of "Project BHISHM," are deployed in Ayodhya for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. These innovative cubes, equipped with cutting-edge technology, aim to enhance medical readiness with a focus on rapid response and comprehensive care for up to 200 casualties. The Aid Cube integrates AI and data analytics for effective coordination, real-time monitoring, and efficient management of medical services during emergencies, as per the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. (Photo: IANS)
Devotees reach Ayodhya
Several devotees have reached Ayodhya.
Hours before Lord Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony, a devotee of Lord Ram reached the temple city in a customised bike, resembling a 'Ram Rath'.
Vijay Kumar, a resident of Maharashtra who is an interior designer by profession, designed this 'Ram Rath' and rode 1800 kilometres from Maharashtra and reached Ayodhya. (Photo: ANI)
Mata Vaishno Devi Temple illuminated
Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Temple was also lit up ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)
Dehradun looks forward to the Ram Mandir inauguration
Thousand of devotees lit lamps ahead of the inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, at Parade Ground in Dehradun (Photo: PTI)
'Deepotsav' in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 'Deepotsav' organised on the eve of the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya at the Parade Ground in Dehradun on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)
Rajasthan's 'Kalash Yatra
Grand 'Kalash Yatra' was held in Jaipur a day before Pran Prartishtha ceremony of Ram Temple. (Photo: ANI)