Consecration of 14 temples in Ram temple complex on June 5
Ayodhya: Ayodhya will witness another spiritual event as the consecration of 14 temples within the Ram temple complex will take place on June 5, coinciding with the Ganga Dussehra festival.According to the
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
, the consecration will be marked by an elaborate three-day festival from June 3 to 5.The rituals, however, will begin on May 30 with the installation of the Shiva Lingam in the Shiv temple located within the complex.A total of 101 Vedic scholars from Kashi and Ayodhya will oversee the rituals including the worship of the 'Yagyashala', recitation of the Valmiki Ramayana, chanting of mantras, readings from the four Vedas, and other traditional ceremonies.Marble thrones, each two feet in height, have been specially crafted for the installation of the deities in the respective temples.
The idols will be placed on these thrones during the consecration ceremonies, Trust officials said.The temples slated for consecration include six located within the main precinct — dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Sun God, Ganapati, Hanuman, Goddess Bhagwati, and Goddess Annapurna.Additionally, seven temples situated in the Sapt Mandapam area will be consecrated, housing deities and revered figures such as Sage Vashistha, Valmiki, Agastya, Vishwamitra, Ahalya, Shabari, and Nishadraj. An idol of Lakshman, in the form of Sheshavatar, will also be consecrated in the Sheshavatar Temple as part of the ceremonies.Trust officials said the event is expected to draw a large number of devotees.
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