Ayodhya Mandir Highlights: 'Overwhelmed' PM Modi Says Ram Lalla Won't Reside In A Tent Any Longer

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Ram temple's construction reflection of Indian society's maturity; it's an occasion of not merely triumph but humility too. We have to now lay foundation of India of next 1,000 years; We take pledge to build a capable, grand, divine India from this moment: PM Modi

In a moment of historical significance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, symbolizing the monumental transition of Ram Lalla from a modest tent to the splendor of the newly erected temple. This occasion represents a transformative milestone in India's cultural and spiritual heritage, echoing the hopes and emotions of millions who have eagerly anticipated the realization of the Ram.

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Numerous Bollywood personalities participated in today's Ayodhya Ram Temple Pranpratishtha ceremony. Directors Rohit Shetty and Rajkumar Hirani, along with actors Madhuri Dixit Nene, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, and Ayushmann Khurrana, gathered for a photo at the event.  

In a symbolic gesture, UP CM Yogi Adityanath presented a replica of Ayodhya's new Ram temple to PM Modi at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. This marked the conclusion of the consecration ceremony for the Ram Lalla idol, symbolizing the temple's historic and cultural significance. PM Modi attended the event in Ayodhya, witnessing this momentous occasion.  

The initial images of the Ram Lalla idol, portraying Lord Ram as a five-year-old adorned in gold jewelry, were unveiled following the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya today. The 51-inch idol, crafted from black stone, was attired in a yellow dhoti with a golden crown, necklaces, and held a golden bow and arrow.  

  PM Modi humbly bows before Ram Lalla, expressing profound respect and devotion  

Pran Pratishtha is a ritual in Jainism and Hinduism involving the installation of a deity's idol in a sacred location, like a temple. Conducted by priests with Vedic hymns, it sanctifies the idol, invoking the deity's life force ("Pran") into the idol, establishing a profound connection between the deity and its sacred abode.  

Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Ritambhara, both of whom played a key part in the Ram Temple movement reached Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Mandir on Monday.

Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Ritambhara exchanged hugs. They broke down after meeting each other and embraced with teary eyes. They also congratulated each other on the long-awaited event that is going to take place today.

Both of them were charged by the CBI in the Babri Masjid demolition case, along with several prominent BJP and Sangh Parivar leaders including L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Vinay Katiyar, Ashok Singhal, Giriraj Kishore, and Vishnu Hari Dalmiya. All of them were acquitted by a special court on September 30, 2020. - PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, with 121 priests led by Acharya Laxmikant Dixit conducting the consecration ceremony. Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, PM Modi, RSS's Mohan Bhagwat, Governor Anandi Ben Patel, and CM Yogi Adityanath are present inside the sanctum in front of the idol.