The nation is experiencing an almost audible surge of excitement and energy as the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple approaches. The Pran Pratishtha (consecration) event is scheduled for January 22 at 12.20 pm, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to be there. Attendees at the occasion will also include a number of other prominent national and international figures.Have you ever wondered why January 22 noon has been chosen for the ceremony by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust to enthrone Ram Lalla at the Ram Temples sanctum-sanctorum Heres the answer!One day after Makar Sankranti concludes, on January 15, the ceremonies leading up to the grand celebration will begin. Given that it coincides with the fortunate Mrigashira Nakshatra, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga timings, January 22 is considered a lucky date for Pran Pratishtha.According to the sources, Mrigashira Nakshatra will commence at 3:52 pm on Monday, January 22, and continue till 4:58 pm on Tuesday, January 23, based on Hindu panchang.The coincidence of Amrit Siddhi Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga with this era, adds to the auspiciousness of the occasion. Accordingly, the Pran Pratistha (consecration) ceremony is most appropriate for this particular occasion.Abhijit MuhuratVedic astrology suggests the most powerful and fortunate time of day is Abhijit Muhurat. It lasts for almost forty-eight minutes. Abhijit Muhurat will start at 12:16 pm IST on January 22, 2024, and will end at 12:59 pm IST. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi YogaAccording to Vedic astrology, an auspicious period is formed when a weekday and a star sign come together. The auspicious times of Amrit Siddhi Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will be formed by Mrigashirsha and Monday (22 January, 2024), starting at 07:13 am IST on Monday and ending at 04:58 am on Tuesday. The Trust had earlier announced that Ram Lalla will ride a unique chariot and make a round of Ayodhya in a grand parade prior to the consecration ceremony.The ceremony will be conducted under the supervision of scholars from Kashi. Puja, yagya, havan and aarti will also be performed in the temples across the country.
