Ayodhya Ram Temple's inauguration approaches with the unveiling of the first glimpse of Ram Lalla's idol ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. On Friday, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) reportedly released an image revealing the face of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The depiction shows Ram Lalla in a standing posture, holding a golden bow and arrow. This revelation comes just three days before the scheduled 'pran pratishtha' ceremony on January 22.
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An earlier image surfaced on the same day, portraying the idol carved in black stone with its eyes covered by a yellow cloth, adorned with a garland of roses, as shared by Sharad Sharma, an office-bearer of the VHP.
The 51-inch idol of Lord Ram as a child, sculpted by Mysuru-based artist Arun Yogiraj, arrived at the temple on Wednesday night. Subsequently, the idol was ceremoniously placed in the sanctum sanctorum or 'Garbha Griha' of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday afternoon. This significant event was accompanied by the chanting of prayers, as confirmed by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak noted that all necessary arrangements, including infrastructure, medical facilities, and medicines, have been made for the momentous occasion.
The consecration ceremony at the Ram temple is scheduled for January 22, and dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to attend. The temple is anticipated to be open to the public the following day. According to Temple Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, the consecration ceremony will commence at 12:20 pm and is projected to conclude by 1 pm on January 22. The rituals leading up to the consecration ceremony began on Tuesday and will continue for seven days.
Ayodhya, revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, holds profound spiritual, historical, and cultural significance for the people of India.