Sabke Ram: The culmination of years-long anticipation is set to unfold on Monday with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, a significant milestone in the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The city is adorned with flowers and vibrant lights, creating an atmosphere of celebration ahead of the much-awaited event.Sabke Ram: Distinguished presence at the ceremonyThe Pran Pratishtha ceremony, scheduled for 12:20 PM, will witness the presence of notable figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, temple trustees, and thousands of guests from across the globe. Following the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi is expected to address the nation. The Ram Mandir will open its doors to the public on January 22.Sabke Ram: Lord Ram Lalla idol bathed, adornedOn the eve of the ceremony, the idol of Lord Ram Lalla underwent a ceremonial bathing with 114 pitchers filled with medicated water and sacred water collected from various pilgrimage sites. The temple is embellished with flowers, and the newly crafted 4 feet 3 inches idol of Ram Lalla, sculpted by Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru using black stone, now graces the temples garbha griha.Sabke Ram: Global reach through live streamingThe Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Hindu diaspora plan to live stream the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in at least 60 countries, extending the global reach of this historic event. Invited dignitaries, including Rajinikanth, Saina Nehwal, Venkatesh Prasad, and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, have already gathered in Ayodhya, with more expected on Monday.Sabke Ram: Diverse attendees and artistic representationsCelebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, and sports icons Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli are among those invited. The streets of Ayodhya will witness parades featuring artists dressed as Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman.Sabke Ram: Extensive security measuresTo ensure the safety and security of Ayodhya and ceremony attendees, extensive security measures have been implemented. Over 10,000 CCTV cameras, Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) commandos, plainclothes police with multilingual skills, and personnel from Rapid Action Force (RAF), NDRF, and SDRF have been deployed. Adequate medical facilities, with reserved beds at city and district hospitals, are in place, and AIIMS specialists have provided emergency response training.Sabke Ram: Gifts from across the nation and beyondA diverse array of gifts, ranging from bangles and 56 varieties of petha to a 500-kg iron-copper nagada, has been sent from different parts of the country. Additionally, gifts from Nepals Janakpur, including over 3,000 offerings, symbolizing Goddess Sitas birthplace, have been received.Sabke Ram: Historical backgroundThe construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya follows the historic Supreme Court judgment on November 9, 2019, resolving a long-standing dispute between Hindu and Muslim communities. On August 5, 2020, Prime Minister Modi performed the Bhoomi Pujan at the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, marking the commencement of this monumental project.
