Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration 2024: People across India prep for grand event

Ayodhya Ram Mandir/ File Photo/ PTI

The holy town of Ayodhya is alive with expectancy, exuding a palpable energy that transcends geography and creed. On January 22, 2024, the Ram Mandir will be inaugurated.

Millions, who worship Lord Rama, have been ecstatic about the construction of the shrine in Ayodhya, which is believed to be Lord Rama's birthplace. People from all walks of life across India, regardless of caste, creed, or socioeconomic standing, have been making donations and offerings to commemorate Ram Mandir inauguration 2024.

Contributions to the Ram Mandir have taken various forms. Over 150,000 activists from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) participated in fundraising campaigns, raising millions of rupees. Ordinary individuals generously contributed, with some donating gold ornaments and property holdings. The construction itself brought together artists from throughout the country, whose talents and enthusiasm helped shape the remarkable monument.

People from all over India have contributed to its creation, resulting in a tapestry of devotion that transcends regional and linguistic boundaries. From skilled stone carvers in Odisha to marble artisans in Rajasthan, knowledge of India's diverse ethnicities has helped bring the Ram Mandir to life.

Millions of devotees are expected to converge in the holy city in Uttar Pradesh to witness the moment of Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration 2024. Pilgrimage trains and special buses are being arranged to facilitate the movement of devotees, while the Ayodhya administration is gearing up to handle the massive influx of people.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration 2024

The Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration programme is a week-long celebration based on ancient Vedic rites, culminating in the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony on January 22, 2024.

The activities began on January 16th with preparatory rites such as an atonement ceremony, a procession transporting Lord Ram's (Ram Lalla) idol to Ayodhya, and initiation rituals such as Ganesh Ambika puja, Varun puja, Matrika puja, Brahmin Varan, and Vastu puja.

The next days will feature the recitation of sacred scriptures, yagyas (fire sacrifices), and pujas dedicated to various elements of the divine. Finally, on January 22nd, the Pran-Pratishtha of Ram Lalla will take place between 12:15 and 12:45 p.m., officially consecrate the Ram Mandir and open it to worshippers.