Ram Mandir: Today marks a momentous occasion at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir as the consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla takes place. The unveiling of a new image of Ram Lalla from the sanctum sanctorum provides a fresh perspective to the devotees. The special feature of tying a band over the eyes of the idol will be organized on January 22, during an auspicious time.
Ram Mandir Distinctive Features of the New Idol
– A 51-inch idol crafted by sculptor Arun Yogi Raj from Mysuru.
– The ceremony to tie a band over the eyes of the idol is scheduled for January 22.
Worship and Devotion
- Before the consecration ceremony, the idol was established in the sanctum sanctorum amidst Vedic chants as per the ‘main resolution.’
- The image of Ram Lalla with a band over its eyes, as revealed from the sanctum sanctorum, signifies a celebratory sentiment.
Significant Events
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the ceremony on January 22.
- Following the consecration, the idol of Ram Lalla will be open to the public from January 23.
Timings of Ram Mandir consecration ceremony
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration ceremony, the primary religious proceedings will be conducted by priests led by Laxmikant Dixit. Various luminaries and prominent personalities have received invitations to attend the ceremony. The consecration ceremony is scheduled to begin at 12:20 pm on January 22 and is expected to end by 1 pm on January 22.
Half day holiday in central government offices
To enable participation of employees in the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, central government offices, public sector banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and regional rural banks (RRBs) across the country will remain closed for half a day on January 22.
Will remain closed. Ayodhya Utsav will be celebrated all over India on 22 January 2024. To enable the employees to participate in the festivities, it has been decided that all Central Government Offices, Central Institutions and Central Industrial Establishments across India will remain closed for half a day till 1430 hours on 22 January. 2024,” the Department of Personnel order said.
Key Highlights
- The Supreme Court, in a historic decision in 2019, ordered the construction of the Ram Temple on the disputed site, allocating five acres of land to the Muslims in Ayodhya.
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