In a significant development, Nripendra Mishra, the Chairperson of the Ram Temple Construction Committee, has shared updates on the progress of the Ayodhya Ram Temple’s construction. According to a report by news agency PTI, Mishra stated that the construction of the ground floor of the three-storey temple is on track to be completed by the end of December. Furthermore, the much-anticipated consecration ceremony, known as “pran pratishtha,” is scheduled to take place on January 22.
One of the most noteworthy aspects of this announcement is the expected participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an event related to the “pran pratishtha” ceremony. Mishra revealed that the Prime Minister is likely to be part of the event, which is set to occur sometime between January 20 and 24. However, the final date for the Prime Minister’s participation is yet to be officially communicated by the Prime Minister’s Office.
“It was planned to complete the construction of the ground floor of the temple by December 2023, and this work will definitely be completed within the stipulated time,” Mishra assured, underlining the commitment to meeting the construction timeline.
Additionally, the report highlighted an intriguing development regarding the temple’s design. The construction team is currently working on an apparatus that will be installed on the temple’s “shikhar” (spire). This apparatus has a unique purpose: it will align sun rays to fall momentarily on the forehead of the deity in the sanctum sanctorum during the celebration of Ram Navami every year. The design and creation of this innovative apparatus are being overseen by scientists in Bengaluru.
As previously stated, the Ram Temple is expected to be opened for devotees on January 24 following the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol, a prediction made by Mishra in June.
The path to the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was cleared in 2019 following a historic judgement by the Supreme Court. The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, responsible for the temple’s construction, will formally invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in the consecration ceremony, during which the Ram Lalla idol will be installed in the temple’s sanctum sanctorum.
The process of consecration for Ram Lalla is likely to commence after Makar Sankranti on January 14, and it will involve a 10-day ritual known as “pran pratishtha.”
Chairperson Nripendra Mishra also emphasized the temple’s longevity, expressing a vision that its structure will endure for at least 1,000 years. The Ram Temple project has been a significant cultural and religious undertaking in India, symbolizing the fulfillment of a long-cherished dream for many devotees.
This announcement marks a major milestone in the construction of the Ayodhya Ram Temple and the realization of the aspirations of countless devotees who have been eagerly awaiting its completion.