Mexico Gets Its First Ram Temple On Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration Eve
Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the newly-built Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Mexico has got its first Ram temple. The first Lord Ram temple of Mexico was built in Queretaro - a city in Mexico - on Sunday, January 21, on the eve of the Ram temple inauguration at Ayodhya slated for January 22.
Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the newly-built Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Mexico has got its first Ram temple.
The first Lord Ram temple of Mexico was built in Queretaro - a city in Mexico - on Sunday, January 21, on the eve of the Ram temple inauguration at Ayodhya slated for January 22.
Idols brought from India
The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the temple in Mexico was performed by an American priest with Mexican hosts.
Ahead of Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, Mexico gets its first Ram Mandir in Queretaro.
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The idols instated in the temple have been brought from India.
Pran Pratishtha is a ritual involving the installation of a deity's idol at a sacred location, such as a temple, following a process of sanctification.
The Indian Embassy in Mexico said on X, "First Lord Ram temple in Mexico! On the eve of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya, city of Queretaro in Mexico gets the first Lord Ram temple. Queretaro also hosts the first Lord Hanuman temple in Mexico."
Ayodhya all ready for the big day
The Shree Ram Temple Pran Prathistha ceremony will be held in the temple town of Ayodhya on January 22.
The historic ceremony will be done in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a host of guests.
Guests will get to witness a musical extravaganza titled 'Mangal Dhwani' from 10 am on the day, featuring some of the biggest names in the world of music, before the main consecration event.
Uttar Pradesh Police Department authorities said on Sunday that over 13 thousand security personnel have been deployed in and around Ayodhya to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the mega temple event.
Meanwhile, the Central Government announced on Thursday that all its offices will be closed for half a day on January 22.
Ram Mandir consecration: When and Where to watch
The 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Temple will be held at 12:30 pm.
You can watch the live telecast of the event at the IndiaTimes YouTube channel, shown below:
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