The ceremonial process will continue on a large scale for seven days in Ayodhya, beginning on January 16, as the preparations for the consecration ceremony of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Temple are moving quickly. On January 22, the deity Shri Ram Lalla, who represents Lord Ram in his infant form, will be dedicated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present when Shri Ram is seated in his heavenly-sized temple on January 22.
The seven-day schedule released by the Temple trust has the following event:
January 16 : Atonement by the host appointed by the temple trust, Dashavid bath on the banks of river Saryu, Vishnu worship and Godan.
January 17 : Procession will visit Ayodhya with the idol of Ramlala, devotees will reach the temple carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash.
January 18 : Formal rituals will start with Ganesh Ambika Puja, Varun Puja, Matrika Puja, Brahmin Varan, Vastu Puja etc.
January 19 : Agni Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana and Havan.
January 20 : After washing the sanctum sanctorum of the temple with the holy water of Saryu, there will be Vaastu Shanti and Annadhivas.
January 21 : After a divine bath with 125 urns, Shayadhivas will be done.
January 22 : After morning worship, the deity of the Ramallah will be consecrated in Mrigashira Nakshatra in the afternoon.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya on December 30, the city is to come under a blanket of heightened security, police said on Friday.
PM Modi during his visit to Ayodhya will inaugurate various projects worth Rs 15,000 crore.
One of the State Ministers in charge of organizing the arrangements, UP Minister Jaiveer Singh, predicts that Saturday will be a significant day for Sanatan Dharma.