Ayodhya Ram Temple: The construction work of the temple in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex is going on at a fast pace. The artisans engaged in this work are working hard to complete all the work before the date of consecration on January 22, 2024. At the same time, officials of Shri Ram Janbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust are taking stock of all the preparations related to the event. It is being told that all three idols of Ramlala will be ready by December 15. The religious committee of the temple trust will select the best idol among these to consecrate it in the sanctum sanctorum on the same day. After this, a grand procession of the immovable idol of Ramlala will be taken out on January 17. There is a possibility of a huge crowd gathering in Ayodhya to see this. After this, the idol of Ramlala will be installed in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex. It is being told that on January 22, in Abhijeet Muhurta, Mrigashira Nakshatra, at 12:20 pm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the consecration of Ram Lalla. Along with this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the first aarti of the new idol of Ram Lalla in the newly constructed Ram temple in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex. During this time, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other special guests will be present.
Selection of group of Acharyas under the guidance of Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati
The responsibility of consecrating the idol of Ramlala has been entrusted to the Vedic Brahmins of Kashi. The Chief Acharya of Kashi will get the idol installed in Mrigashira Nakshatra by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For this he will reach Ayodhya from Kashi in advance. In this way, the consecration ceremony of Ramlala will be seen connecting two Vedic religious cities. Govind Dev Giri, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said that a group of Acharyas have been selected under the guidance of Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati of Kashi. Vedic scholar Laxmikant Dixit of Kashi will be the chief acharya. A group of 150 pundits will be with him. Will perform various parayans, recitations, yagya etc. All the rituals will be performed under the supervision of the famous Vedic scholar Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid of Kashi.
Jatayu temple is very special for this reason
Govind Devagiri told that after reaching Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first go to Jatayu temple. These temples are symbols of those kar sevaks and martyrs associated with the Ram Mandir movement, who laid down their lives for the work of God. Will offer floral tribute to Jatayu as a representative of all of them. After this he will participate in the consecration ceremony. Along with the statue of Ramlala, a statue of Jatayu, the divine bird who played an important role in Ramayana, has been built in Ayodhya. The idol of Jatayu will be installed in the temple of the mythological vulture on Kuber Tila. According to the officials of Shri Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra, it is important to pay respect to Jatayu as it also symbolizes the memory of those Ram devotees who sacrificed their lives during the struggle to restore the Ram temple at the same place.
These special people were also invited
Meanwhile, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, film star Amitabh Bachchan and industrialist Mukesh Ambani and other special people for the consecration ceremony. It is being told that Arun Govil, who plays the role of Lord Ram, and Deepika Chikhalia, who plays the role of Goddess Sita, have also been sent invitations to participate in this event. Apart from these, the families of 50 kar sevaks who lost their lives in the Ram Mandir movement of 1990 have also been called. Many journalists, former military officers, retired civil servants, lawyers and Padma awardees have also been invited.
Flag pillars of Ram temple will be sent from Ahmedabad in a special vehicle.
Meanwhile, the flag pillars to be installed on the top of Ram temple will soon be sent from Gujarat to Ayodhya. Seven flag pillars of the temple are being built in Ahmedabad. Shree Ambika Engineering Works Company of Ahmedabad is constructing seven flag poles. According to the company, their total weight is approximately 5500 kg, which also includes the main flag pole. It is being told that these flag pillars are expected to be ready in the next few days. After this they will be taken to Ayodhya in a special vehicle. These flag pillars are made of brass. It is a unique antenna that carries the energy of the universe to the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord. The flagpole is 44 feet tall, with a diameter of 9 inches and wall thickness of 1 inch.
Tent city established in 20 acres will be very special
Tent cities are being constructed by the authority at various places. There will be excellent arrangements for accommodation and food. According to Development Authority Secretary Satyendra Singh, the tent city in 20 acres of land in Majha Guptar Ghat will be very special. Arrangements are being made to accommodate about 20 to 25 thousand devotees. A tent city is also being established near Brahmakund in Ayodhya Dham. 35 tents will be installed in it, in which arrangements are being made to stay for about 30 thousand devotees. He told that a tent city is being set up on 25 acres of land in Bagh Bijesi by the Teerth Kshetra Trust, in which arrangements will be made to stay for about 25 thousand people. Apart from this, tent city will also be set up in Kar Sevakpuram and Maniram Das cantonment for the stay of the devotees.