Ahead of mega Ram Mandir opening in Ayodhya on Jan 22, pictures of Garbha Gruham released

As Bharat eagerly awaits the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram lala on January 22, 2024, the first images of the Garbha gruham (Sanctum Sanctorum) of the mega Ram Mandir in Ayodhya were released by Champat Rai, the General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra.

Posting the pictures of the Garbha gruham he said, “The sanctum sanctorum of Lord Shri Ramlala is almost ready. Recently the lighting-fitting work has also been completed. Sharing some photographs with you.” The image of the holy place where Ram Lala will reside has a raised structure in the middle of the Garbha Gruham with a saffron flag in the middle. In the background is a well illuminated white coloured semi-circular shaped wall forming into a dome with intricate carvings.

A video was also released showing the preparations in full swing for the consecration ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, scheduled to be held on January 22, 2024. 

VIDEO | Preparations in full swing for the consecration ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, which is scheduled to be held on January 22, 2024. pic.twitter.com/qcHCImmJHO

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In another update for the devotees, they will be able to have the darshan of Ram Lala at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya from January 22 onwards, the day of the Pran Pratishtha. Trustee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and chief of the Udupi Pejawar mutt Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha on Thursday announced that devotees would be able to visit the Sri Ram temple in Ayodhya a day after the consecration of Lord Sri Rama's idol on January 22.

Speaking to reporters, the Trustee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust stated that on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present when the idol is placed in the temple during the "Abhijith Muhurta." On the day of the opening, only those who have been invited are permitted entry into the temple for security reasons. The swami declared that after a "prolonged struggle," the "dream of Indians is getting realised" with the construction of the Ram Mandir.

Rituals to begin five days before January 22

The inauguration of the temple by the Prime Minister can be watched by devotees at all Ram temples in the country. The seer said that the rituals of consecrating the temple would start five days before the inauguration. The Ram idol, which is 5-6 feet in height, is being sculpted and on January 17, it will be taken to the Sarayu river in a procession. After 'abhisheka,' it will be brought to the temple. On January 18, it will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. From the same day, various rituals will be conducted for the next three days.

On January 21, preparation will be done for the 'Prana Pratishtha,' the religious leader said. He also said that various rituals would continue for the next 48 days, during which devotees would be able to visit the temple in Ayodhya. The Pejawar seer, along with other trust members, had met Prime Minister Modi on October 25 and invited him for the inauguration. Preparations are in full swing in Ayodhya for the mega event, he said.