PM Modi visited several temples ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is practising a special 11-day Anushthan ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Since, the beginning of this special ritual, PM Modi visited several temples and offered prayers. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
He offered prayers at Ramkund
During his visit to Maharashtra's Nashik, PM Modi offered prayers at Ramkund, located on the bank of Godavari river on January 12. He performed 'Jal Pujan' and 'aarti' there. Later, he was offered a traditional 'pagdi' (turban) by the Nashik Purohit Sangh president Satish Shukla. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
PM Modi sought blessings at Shree Kalaram Temple
After performing rituals at Ramkund, PM Modi offered prayers at the famous Kalaram temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, located in the Panchvati area. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
PM Modi visited the historic Veerbhadra Temple
Six days before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, PM Modi visited the historic Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh. This temple has immense significance in Ramayana with its Jatayu episode. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
He listened to verses from Ranganatha Ramayan
During his visit to the Veerabhadra temple, he listened to verses from the Ranganatha Ramayan in Telugu. "You know that ahead of Pran Prathistha in Ayodhya, I am on an 11-day special ritual. I feel blessed to have visited the temple during this auspicious period," PM Modi said after offering prayers there. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
PM Modi performed puja, darshan at Guruvayur Temple
On January 17, PM Modi performed puja and darshan at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Swamy Temple in Kerala's Thrissur. Guruvayur Devaswom is a temple dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan and holds immense significance for Hindus. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
He offered prayers at Thriprayar Shree Ramaswamy Temple
PM Modi on Wednesday offered prayers at Thriprayar Shree Ramaswamy Temple in Kerala's Thrissur. His visit to the temple is significant at a time when the date for the highly anticipated consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya is nearing. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
PM Modi prays in Sri Rangam temple
PM Modi on Saturday worshipped in the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple at Sri Rangam in Tamil Nadu. He was seen wearing a spotless 'veshti' (dhoti) and an angawastram (a shawl). PM Modi also listened to 'Kamba' Ramayana recitation by scholars at the ancient shrine linked to the Ramayana. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
PM Modi sleeping on floor in run up to Ram temple ceremony
According to reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sleeping on the floor with only a blanket and has been drinking only coconut water. This is a part of the special religious practice for 11 days in the run up to the 'Pran Pratishtha' at the Ram temple. (Photo- PM Modi's X account)
PM Modi performing 'gau-pooja'
PM Modi has also been doing "gau-pooja" as a part of 11-day special ritual. He is also feeding cows and has been engaged in various forms of 'daan' (charity). (Photo - PM Modi's X account)