Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a meeting with officials in Lucknow on Tuesday in preparation for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 22. The meeting, attended by Ayodhya in-charge minister Surya Pratap Shahi, follows an earlier review session chaired by CM Yogi to assess the readiness for the upcoming event.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust is responsible for the construction and administration of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Extensive preparations are underway for the ceremony, expected to draw thousands of dignitaries and individuals from various segments of society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to participate in the consecration ceremony.
Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) of Ram Lalla will commence on January 16, a week before the main event on January 22. The central rituals will be conducted by Varanasi-based priest Lakshmi Kant Dixit. Ayodhya will observe the Amrit Mahautsav from January 14 to January 22.
As part of the celebrations, a 1008 Hundi Mahayagya is planned, where thousands of devotees will be provided meals. In anticipation of the large influx of devotees, several tent cities are being set up in Ayodhya to accommodate the visitors during this auspicious occasion.
Local authorities are taking measures to enhance security and make logistical arrangements to ensure a smooth and spiritually enriching experience for all attendees during the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony.