New Delhi: Ayodhya’s highly anticipated Ram Temple event will witness the consecration of Lord Ram in his child-like form, Ram Lalla, on January 22. The occasion is expected to be graced by dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, renowned cricketers, celebrities, industrialists, and saints, along with representatives from various countries. The consecration rituals are scheduled to commence on January 16, spanning a period of seven days until January 22. The Temple trust has meticulously planned a seven-day schedule of rituals leading up to this auspicious event. This grand celebration marks a significant milestone in Ayodhya’s history and is eagerly awaited by devotees worldwide.
Here are the list of events and rituals that will take place between January 16 and January 22 as part of the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Temple at Ayodhya.
January 16 : The host appointed by the Temple trust will conduct the atonement ceremony. ‘Dashvidh’ bath will happen on the banks of river Saryu. The rituals would include Vishnu worship and Godan.
January 17: The idol of Lord Ram in his child-like form (Ram Lalla) will be taken in a procession, with devotees carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash.
January 18: Rituals including Ganesh Ambika Puja, Varun Puja, Matrika Puja, Brahmin Varan, Vastu Puja etc. will take place
January 19: Agni Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana and Havan will be done.
January 20: The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple will be washed with the holy water of Saryu followed by rituals including Vaastu Shanti and Annadhivas.
January 21: The deity of Ram Lalla will get a divine bath with 125 urns. The ritual of Shayadhivas will also happen.
January 22: Worship of the deity of Ram Lalla will be done in morning and it will consecrated in Mrigashira Nakshatra in the afternoon.
Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sonia Gandhi, and Manmohan Singh have received invitations for the ceremony on January 22.