‘Pran Pratishtha’ to be marked by spectacular musical event ‘Mangal Dhwani’

The public’s excitement and expectations for Monday’s historic Ram Temple opening have reached an unimaginable height. On Sunday, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust revealed that the ceremony known as “Pran Pratishtha” will be preceded by a spectacular musical performance called “Mangal Dhwani.” The event, which will feature some of the biggest names in music, will take place on January 22 at 10 a.m.

The Trust said the programme will be make for a “momentous occasion for every Indian, bringing together diverse traditions in celebration and honour of Prabhu Shri Ram”.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the temple trust shared a few posts on the grand musical event with a message that read, “Immersed in devotion, the Prana Pratishtha ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya will be graced by the majestic ‘Mangal Dhwani’ at 10 AM. Witness over 50 exquisite instruments from different states come together for this auspicious occasion, resonating for nearly two hours. Orchestrated by Ayodhya’s own Yatindra Mishra, this grand musical rendition is supported by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.”

“Unique instruments from various states, unite in divine orchestration. A momentous opportunity to embrace and revive the age-old traditions of Bharat,” the Trust added.

Traditional musical instruments including the Pakhwaj, Flute, and Dholak from Uttar Pradesh; Veena from Karnataka; Sundari from Maharashtra; Mardala from Odisha; Santoor from MP; Pung from Manipur; Nagada and Kali from Assam; Tambura from Chhatisgarh; Clarinet from Delhi; Ravanahatha from Rajasthan; Shrikhol and Sarod from West Bengal; Ghatam from Andhra Pradesh; Sitar from Jharkhand; Santar from Gujarat; Pakhawaj from Gujarat; Hudka from Uttarakhand; and Nagaswaram, Tavil, and Mridangam from Tamil Nadu will all be featured prominently at the event.