The sacred rituals of ‘Pran Pratishtha’ for the Ram Darbar on the first floor of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya commenced today with great devotion and enthusiasm.
Devotees were seen standing in long queues, eager to offer their prayers at the temple, which has become a major spiritual hub since its inauguration.
Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das shared the scale of the event, stating, “The rituals of Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' are starting from today. Lakhs of devotees are visiting the temple (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple) after taking a dip in the Sarayu River...” He further added, “On January 22, 'Pran Pratishtha' was done for the 'baal roop' (child form) of Lord Rama, now it is Raja Ram (King Ram).”
The temple complex was adorned with vibrant and decorative lighting ahead of the ceremony, which began at 6:30 AM and will continue until June 5.
As part of the spiritual preparations, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra posted visuals on X of the Kalash Yatra held along the banks of the Sarayu River.
The official X post read, “Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha karyakram at the eight devalay inside Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, a sacred Kalash Yatra was organised today from the holy banks of the Sarayu river, in the esteemed presence of revered saints, acharyas, trustees of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, distinguished citizens, and a large gathering of devotees.”
Adding to the ongoing festivities, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to attend the Saryu Jayanti Janmotsav celebrations on June 5 in Ayodhya. The event, organised by the Anjaneya Sewa Trust, will run from June 5 to 11.
According to Mahant Rajkumar Das Maharaj, head of Shriramvallabhkunj, the week-long programme will include devotional events, religious rituals, and spiritual discourses.