‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ramlalla concludes at magnificent and marvelous temple at Ayodhya
Team News Riveting
Ayodhya, January 22
The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Shri Ram at Ayodhya temple was completed on Monday with all religious rituals and fervour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the function as the Mukhya (chief) Yajmaan. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple on the occasion.
The 51-inch murti (idol) of Bhagwan Ramlalla has been carved out of black stone by Mysuru-based artist Arun Yogiraj and represent five-year-old Shri Ram. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony was celebrated across the country with special prayers and various programmes at local temples. Further, Indian diaspora abroad had also celebrated the momentous occasion.
The occasion has been hailed as another Diwali — the festivities that marked Shri Ram’s homecoming after the battle with Ravan and temples and houses have been strung with festive lighting.
A number of film stars, sportspersons, musicians, industrialists and other noted personalities attended the consecration ceremony. Over 11,000 invitations were sent out to noted personalities.
January 22, 2024 is now etched in the annals of Bharatvarsh’s glorious history after Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha concluded in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. “22nd January 2024 is not a mere date on the calendar, it is the origin of a new ‘kaal chakra’”, the Prime Minister said while addressing the gathering after the consecration ceremony, reinstalling Ram Lalla to his rightful abode after 496 long agonising years.
“Our Ram has finally arrived after centuries,” he said. “After centuries of patience, uncountable sacrifices, renunciation and penance, our Lord Ram is here”, PM Modi remarked and congratulated the citizens on the occasion. The Prime Minister said that experiencing the divine consciousness inside the ‘Garbh Grih’ (inner sanctum) cannot be put into words and his body is pulsating with energy and the mind is devoted to the moment of Pran Pratishtha.
“Our Ram Lalla will not reside in the tent anymore. This divine temple will be his home now”, the Prime Minister said expressing confidence and reverence that the events of today can be experienced by Ram Bhakts all around the country and the world. “This moment is supernatural and sacred, the atmosphere, environment and energy signify the blessings of Lord Ram upon us”, Shri Modi said. He underlined that the morning Sun of 22nd January has brought a new aura along with it. The Prime Minister emphasized that the joyous and festive mood of the entire nation was on a constant rise since the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and the progress of the developmental works enthused new energy into the citizens.
“Today, we have received the heritage of centuries of patience, today we have got Shri Ram’s temple”, the Prime Minister said. He underlined that the nation that breaks the shackles of the mindset of slavery and derives inspiration from the experiences of the past is the one which writes history. PM Modi said that today’s date will be discussed in a thousand years from now and it is by the blessings of Lord Ram that we are a witness to this momentous occasion unfolding itself. “Days, directions, skies and everything are brimming with divinity today”, the Prime Minister said, stating that this is not an ordinary time period but an indelible memory path being imprinted on time.
Chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ thundered across the length and breadth of the country, infusing energies and feelings of triumph seldom witnessed in such vast multitudes of people simultaneously and organically. The prophecy “Ram Lalla Aayenge, Mandir Wahin Banayenge” has finally been fulfilled.
“After centuries of unprecedented patience, countless sacrifices, renunciations and penances, our Prabhu Ram has come…” Modi said in his speech. He spoke about the resilience of Hindus, their unwavering devotion to Lord Ram, and their indomitable spirit in reclaiming what had always been theirs.
The Prime Minister interacted with the shramjeevi who contributed to the construction of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir.
