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NDTV
10 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Key Ceremony At Ayodhya Ram Temple Today. Trust Chief Shares Details
Ayodhya: The consecration, or pran pratishtha, of eight temples, including that of the Ram Darbar, will be held on the first floor of the Ram temple in Ayodhya today. The programs began at 6:30 am and will continue till the afternoon on the last of the three-day ceremony. Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Champat Rai, General Secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, said that the temple complex is now nearing its completion. "About 95 percent of the temples have been completed. Kalash have been made. The idols of the deities have been installed in the temples. Before Pran Pratishtha on June 3 and 4, the necessary rituals and worship were done. Today is the last day of the rituals of Pran Pratishtha," said Mr Rai. He also assured that darshan will continue as before. VIP darshan facility will not be available today, and no VIP passes will be issued for the day, but the public won't face any hindrance in visiting the temple, he said. "People can walk up to the eastern gate and enter the complex after completing the security checks. Every day, 70,000-80,000 devotees visit the temple, and there is no restriction on darshan," said Mr Rai. However, the first-floor temples that are being consecrated today will remain closed for now. Darshan will be allowed at those temples only when the situation is favourable, he said, but did not hint at when one could expect those to open. He said the process to open these areas is yet to be decided, and that it cannot be said now how much time it would take. The phase 2 of the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony began on June 3. Today, which marks the last of the three-day ceremony, the consecration of Raja Ram - in the king's form - will be done. This morning, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among those who attended the ceremony. He also shared a video of him offering prayers at the Ayodhya temple. In the first phase, the Ram Lalla idol was consecrated in the temple complex on January 22, 2024, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Eight deities to be consecrated in Ram mandir this week
Ayodhya: A major milestone in the first phase of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex's construction will be completed this week with the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) of eight deities in the premises. Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, announced on Monday that the consecration ceremonies will be held between June 3 and 5. 'The rituals will culminate on June 5 at 11.25 am, when the main Prana Pratishtha Puja will be performed, followed by Bhog Aarti around 1 p.m. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to attend the ceremony,' he said. The deities whose idols will be consecrated include Shivling, Ganpati, Hanuman Ji, Surya Dev, Bhagwati, Annapurna, Sheshavatar, and Shri Ram Darbar. A total of 101 Vedic acharyas from across India will perform the rituals in traditional Vedic style. 'This is a worship-centric event, not a grand public gathering,' Rai emphasised. 'We request devotees not to inconvenience themselves by coming in large numbers, especially on June 5. There is no formal invitation system. The event is open to all, but we expect devotion, discipline, and restraint from everyone,' Rai urged. June 5 also marks the festival of Ganga Dussehra, and coincidentally, it is also the birthday of CM Yogi Adityanath. Champat Rai called this alignment of events 'spontaneous and a reflection of divine will.' The three-day Vedic ceremony will commence at 6:30 a.m. each day, with the main rituals scheduled for June 5. In the run-up to the Prana Pratishtha, a Kalash Yatra was held on Monday, starting from the banks of the Saryu River. A large number of women participated in the religious procession, which passed through Rangmahal Barrier, Lata Chowk, Rampath, Shringar Haat, Hanumangarhi Bazaar, Dashrath Mahal, and Ramkot Barrier before reaching the Yagya Sthal.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
2nd consecration at Ram temple begins today
Ayodhya/Lucknow: The second consecration ceremony at the Ram temple will begin on Tuesday. During the three-day ceremony, the consecration of deities will be performed in six temples situated on the temple's ramparts, along with the formal installation of the Ram Darbar on the first floor of the temple, reports Shalabh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust general secretary, Champat Rai, on Monday appealed to devotees not to visit the temple town for 'pran pratishtha' rituals. "We have not invited anyone from outside Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh or nearby states or other states. Do not gather in Ayodhya for Pran Pratishtha because no special arrangements have been made," Rai. Rai said that owing to the weather conditions, holding a large programme was not possible and people should avoid crowding Ayodhya on June 5 when the Ram Darbar on the first floor would be inaugurated. "I request everybody with folded hands to plan your visit as per your due schedule and original plan. We have not extended the invitation for people to attend the consecration ceremony. We appeal to you to plan your visit after the ceremonies are over," said Rai. Seven temples, including the Ram Darbar, will be inaugurated in the Ram temple complex on June 5. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would attend the ceremony during the muhurat on June 5 morning. Yogi will attend three more events — Saryu Trayodashi Janmotsav, birthday celebrations of Ram temple's chief priest Nritya Gopal Das, and a programme to mark the World Environment Day on June 5— which is also the CM's birthday. The ceremonies will culminate on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra on June 5. Rituals commenced on Monday evening with a grand Kalash Yatra from the banks of the Saryu River. The yatra passed through Veena Chowk, Rampath, Singarhat, and Rangmahal Barrier before reaching the temple premises. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On June 3 and 4, a 12-hour-long puja will be performed daily from 6:30am, featuring the chanting of 1,975 mantras and sacred offerings to the fire god. Ram Raksha Stotra, Hanuman Chalisa and bhajans would continue to play in the background. To ensure the convenience of the devotees, Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde confirmed that extensive arrangements have been made, including shaded rest areas, drinking water stations, and mobile toilets. Special measures have also been taken in light of the prevailing heat, with 10 hospital beds reserved in each district hospital for emergencies. ORS packets are being distributed at the temple premises, outposts, and police stations. Resting areas and other amenities have also been made available within the temple premises for pilgrims.
News18
3 days ago
- General
- News18
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Gears Up For Ram Darbar's 3-Day-Long 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony
Last Updated: Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is nearing completion, it is expected to be completely ready by year end. While the Ram Darbar's Pran Pratishtha ceremony is set for June 3. Ayodhya Ram Mandir is gearing up for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of idols in Ram Darbar on June 3. According to General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Champat Rai, the holy rituals will begin at 6.30 am on Tuesday and conclude on Thursday, which also marks the day of Ganga Dussehra. Speaking to ANI, Champat Rai said Ram Janmabhoomi Temple's construction is nearing completion. 'The construction of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is nearing completion. The rituals for Pran Pratishtha will start at 6.30 am on 3rd June and conclude on 5th June, the day of Ganga Dussehra," said Rai. #WATCH | Ayodhya, UP | Preparations for 3rd June Pran Pratishtha of Ram Darbar at Ayodhya's Ram temple are underwayGeneral Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Champat Rai, says, 'The construction of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is nearing completion. The rituals for Pran… — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2025 Ram Darbar Features Several Idols The idols in Ram Darbar have been sculpted by Satyanarayan who told ANI that the Ram Darbar is of 4.5 ft and all the other sculptures are built according to that. The sculptor told that the Ram Darbar features several idols, including that of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Sun, Goddess Durga and Lord Hanuman. 'The Ram Darbar is of 4.5 ft. All the other sculptures are built according to that…It has idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita…the sun god, Goddess Durga, Lord Hanuman…," he said. Earlier, the Chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Nripendra Mishra, told that the idols of Ram Darbar had reached the temple on May 23. Sharing details about the temple, Mishra said Sapt Mandir's construction work is over and 90 per cent of the 'Parkota' work will be completed by June-July. 'From June 3, prayers of all the idols will begin… The construction of the temple is moving towards its completion… Sapt Mandir is completed. 90% of the 'Parkota' work will be completed by June-July… The 'Parkota' work will be completed by September…," he said. The Chairman added that they are expecting that the entire construction of the temple gets completed by year end. He added that the construction of the exhibition and auditorium has begun recently and this project is likely to get over by March 26. He further said that devotees will be allowed to visit every part of the temple within next two months. " We are hopeful that the entire construction of the temple will be completed by the end of this year… The construction of the exhibition and auditorium has begun recently. They will be completed by March 2026… Regarding the temple, devotees will be allowed to go to all parts of it within the next two months…," he further added. First Published: June 02, 2025, 18:32 IST
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Ram Darbar consecration: Temple Trust sends invitesto religious leaders
Preparations are in full swing for the consecration of eight temples, including Ram Darbar, on the first floor of the shrine in Ayodhya -- scheduled from June 3 to 5 -- while invites have been sent to religious leaders. The invitation letter signed by Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra, addressed to Hindu religious leaders, mentions the rectangular enclosure that is being constructed around the temple, with four temples at the corners and two on the sides. It further mentions that the consecration will take place in the temple with a 'Shiva Lingam' at the northeast corner, Lord Ganesha idol at the southeast corner, Lord Hanuman idol in the middle of the southern side, Lord Surya idol at the southwest corner, Goddess Bhagwati idol at the northwest corner, and Goddess Annapurna idol in the middle of the northern side. Another temple outside the southern side of the enclosure will see the consecration of Sheshavatar. The consecration events are scheduled to be held from June 3 to June 5 on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra. On June 3 and 4, the events will start at 6:30am and continue till 6:30pm. On June 5, the events will begin at 6:30am and conclude by 1pm. The invite notes that each of the eight temples will have two householders as patrons and two saints as witnesses during the consecration. The Ram Temple Trust has requested the sadhus to be present as witnesses at the consecration ceremony. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided within the temple premises, while dinner may be taken at the invitees' respective ashrams.
