Following the unveiling of the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya on Monday, devotees outside the Wadala Ram Temple in Mumbai expressed their joy by celebrating the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla through dancing and bursting crackers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present as he led rituals during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the temple’s sanctum sanctorum.
The ceremony took place in an atmosphere imbued with a profound sense of devotion. Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters added to the solemnity by showering flower petals over the premises of Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya during the unveiling of the Ram Lalla idol. Devotees and guests joined in chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’ to celebrate the occasion. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among the dignitaries present at the ceremony.
The historic event attracted representatives from major spiritual and religious sects across the country, and people from diverse backgrounds, including various tribal communities, also attended the ceremony. Prime Minister Modi is set to address this distinguished gathering during the occasion. As part of the event, PM Modi will engage with shramjeevis associated with the construction of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and visit Kuber Tila, where the ancient temple of Lord Shiv has been restored.
The magnificent Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, built-in traditional Nagara style, features dimensions of 380 feet in length (east-west), 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height. Supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors, the pillars and walls of the temple are adorned with intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum at the ground floor, the idol of Shri Ramlalla representing the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram has been enshrined.
The Mandir complex comprises five Mandaps (Halls) – Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. Additionally, a historic Well (Sita koop) dating back to ancient times is situated near the Mandir. In the southwestern part of the Mandir complex, Kuber Tila houses the restored ancient temple of Bhagwan Shiv, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu.
The foundation of the Mandir is constructed with a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), providing the appearance of artificial rock, with no use of iron throughout. To guard against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high plinth has been constructed using granite. The Mandir complex includes facilities such as a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety, and an independent power station. The construction of the Mandir incorporates traditional and indigenous technology of the country.
