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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ayodhya set for second phase of Ram Mandir consecration from today
Ayodhya is set for the second phase of the consecration ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. According to officials, the ceremony will begin on Tuesday. The officials also said that as a precursor to the 'Pran Pratishtha', a grand sacred procession was flagged off from the banks of the Saryu River on Monday. Ahead of the event, police and administration officials have put Ayodhya on high alert, with deployment of commandos from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and armoured vehicles around the temple complex. The complex has been declared a red zone, and surveillance will be continued around the clock in three shifts. The rituals at the upcoming event will include the consecration of idols in Ram Darbar, located on the temple's first floor and in six other temples within the complex walls. According to officials, the main ceremonies will culminate on June 5, the same day as Ganga Dussehra The rituals to be held on June 3 and 4 include fire offerings, chanting of 1,975 mantras, reciting of devotional hymns like Ram Raksha Stotra, Hanuman Chalisa and other hymns from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm. On June 5, the main consecration of idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman will take place. Along with the main consecration event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to attend three other key events. This includes the Saryu Trayodashi Utsav, the birthday celebrations of trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, and an event on the World Environment Day. Officials urged people not to visit A statement was issued by Champat Rai, secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, urging people to not visit Ayodhya as no public invitation has been issued. The statement clarified that while the temple remains open for 'darshan' of lord Ram, the first-floor Ram Darbar and nearby temples are still under construction and are not open to devotees. Extensive arrangements have been made to make the event a success. District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said that arrangements including waiting areas, drinking water, ORS sachets and sanitation areas have been made for visitors. Meanwhile, the Kalash Yatra began on Monday evening from the Saryu Ghat and went through Veena Chowk, Ram Path, Singar Haat and Rang Mahal Barrier before reaching the temple premises. (With PTI Inputs)
Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Ceremony to mark 2nd Pran Pratishtha on Ram Temple premises to begin today: Trust
A GRAND ceremony to mark the second Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is set to begin from Tuesday where consecration of deities will be performed in the Ram Darbar on the first floor of the Ram Temple as well as in seven other temples located within the parikote (ramparts). The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, established for the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, on Monday said it has completed preparations for the event, which will be attended by several VVIPs, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The celebrations will culminate on June 5, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra. In January last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Pran Pratistha (consecration ceremony) of Lord Ram Lalla in the sanctum sanctorum of the RamTemple in Ayodhya. On Monday evening, the auspicious ceremony began with a Kalash (holy pot) procession starting from the banks of the Saryu River. Around 200 local women went to the riverbank and collected holy water in kalash (sacred pots) and brought it to the temple, which is around 2.5 km away. This procession passed through Veena Chowk, Ram Path, Singarhat and Rangmahal Barrier before reaching the Ram Temple complex. The pots containing water will be kept at a designated place inside the temple. The water would be used from Tuesday for several purposes during rituals inside the temple during the three-day function. Ram Temple Trust member Dr Anil Mishra told The Indian Express that the kalash yatra was completed on Monday. According to officials, on June 3 and 4, worship will be performed, during which 1,975 mantras will be chanted and offerings will be made to the Fire God (Agni Devta) each day for 12 hours from 6:30 am. Along with this, devotional recitations, including the Ram Raksha Stotra, Hanuman Chalisa and other bhajans, will also be organised. On the final day, the rituals would start from 6:30 am and will continue till 1 pm. After the Pran Pratishtha, arti bhog would start at all the eight places but would not be open for the public for sometime as of now, said another Trust official. The main ceremony will take place on June 5, during which the Pran Pratishtha will be conducted for the Ram Darbar idols (Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman), as well as the consecration of idols in seven other temples. A government official said CM Adityanath is scheduled to attend four key programmes during the event. Apart from the main Pran Pratishtha, he will also take part in the Maa Saryu Trayodashi Janmotsav, the birth anniversary celebrations of Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das and a plantation drive in Pushp Vatika to mark World Environment Day. Sadhus and others who could not attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony held on January 22, 2024, have been invited, the official added. Well-known scholar and priest from Chandauli, Jayprakash Tiwari, along with 101 Vedic acharyas, will perform the Pran Pratishtha of the deities in all eight temples simultaneously, said Dr Anil Mishra who would be the main 'yajman' on the consecration day. Meanwhile, to ensure the convenience of the devotees, Ayodhya District Magistrate (DM) Nikhil Tikaram Funde said 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, said the official. Resting areas and other amenities have also been made available within the temple premises for pilgrims. Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover said that multiple joint inspections have been conducted along with the DM. Security has been intensified with the deployment of ATS and STF teams to ensure a smooth and secure event. Security for both VVIPs and devotees remains our top priority, the official added. The official said that like last year's celebration, a similarly large turnout is anticipated for this event as well.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
2nd Phase Of Ayodhya Ram Temple's Consecration To Start From June 3
Ayodhya: The second phase of the consecration ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya will begin on Tuesday, officials said. As a precursor to the 'pran pratishtha', a grand sacred procession was flagged off from the banks of the Saryu River on Monday, they said. Police and administration officials have placed Ayodhya on high alert ahead of the event. Commandos from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) along with armoured vehicles have been deployed around the temple complex, which has been declared a red zone. Surveillance will continue round-the-clock in three shifts. According to an official statement, the upcoming rituals will include the consecration of idols in the Ram Darbar on the temple's first floor and in six other temples within the complex walls. The main ceremonies will culminate on June 5, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra. The Kalash Yatra began on Monday evening from the Saryu Ghat and proceeded through Veena Chowk, Ram Path, Singar Haat and Rang Mahal Barrier before reaching the temple premises. On June 3 and 4, rituals including fire offerings accompanied by the chanting of 1,975 mantras, recitation of the Ram Raksha Stotra, Hanuman Chalisa and other devotional hymns will be held from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm. The main consecration of the idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman along with six other temples will take place on June 5. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to attend four key events, including the main consecration ceremony, the Saryu Trayodashi Utsav, the birthday celebrations of trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, and an event on the World Environment Day. Champat Rai, secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, issued a statement urging the public not to visit Ayodhya solely based on news of the rituals. No public invitations have been issued for June 3 to 5. Rai clarified that while the temple remains open for 'darshan' of Ram Lalla, the first-floor Ram Darbar and nearby temples are still under construction and are not open to devotees. District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said extensive arrangements -- including shaded waiting areas, drinking water, sanitation and ORS sachets -- have been made for visitors at both the Ram Mandir and Hanumangarhi. Emergency hospital beds have also been reserved across the district. Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover said multiple site inspections have been conducted and security has been fortified at all levels, both inside and outside the temple. Personnel from the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF) are also deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. A similar three-day celebration was held on January 11, marking the first anniversary of the original 'pran pratishtha' was held on January 22 last year. It was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. That event drew lakhs of devotees. A large turnout is expected again this week.
