As the final-stage preparations are coming along for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, a mega-consecration ceremony will be held on January 22. Leading up to this ceremony, smaller rituals will take place. Day 1: Dashvidh bath ritualOn January 16, the Dashvidh bath ritual will be held on the Saryu river banks. Lord Vishnu and Godan will be worshipped in this ritual. The Temple Trust will be appointing the priest. Day 2: Ram Lala idol The idol of Ram Lala will reach Ayodhya on January 17 with a procession. At the same time, devotees will reach the temple carrying a Mangal Kalash or pot containing holy water from Saryu bank. Day 3: Puja ritualsFormal rituals will commence On January 18 with Ganesh Varun Puja, Ambika Puja Matrika Puja, Vastu Puja, and Brahmin Varan.Day 4: Havan On January 19, Agni Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana, and a havan will be performed to invite positive energy into the premises.Day 5: Cleansing with holy water The sanctum sanctorum of the temple will be cleaned with the holy water of Saryu on January 20. Rituals concerning Vaastu Shanti and Annadhivas will be performed.Day 6: Shayadhivas ritual125 urns will be used to wash the diety on January 21. The same day the Shayadhivas ritual will also be performed.Day 7: Rama Lalla consecratesOn the afternoon of January 22, the deity of the Rama Lalla will be consecrated in Mrigashira Nakshatra. The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust has provided further details: Details of Prana Pratishtha and Related Events:1. Event Date and Venue: The auspicious Prana Pratishtha yoga of the Deity of Bhagwan Shri Ram Lalla arrives on the approaching Paush Shukla Kurma Dwadashi, Vikram Samvat 2080, i.e., Monday, the 22nd of January 2024.2. Scriptural…— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 15, 2024The much-awaited inauguration of the Ram Mandir is to take place on January 22. The ceremonies will start taking place from January 16. This is an auspicious and exciting occasion for all devotees.
