Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir Inauguration: PM Modi Guides Ceremony

Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir Inauguration: PM Modi Guides Ceremony :

In a historic event of Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir Inauguration: Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed the ‘pran pratishtha’ or consecration of the Ram Mandir (Temple’s ) in Ayodhya on Monday afternoon. This monumental project, a 50-year endeavor by the BJP, was realized just three months before the general election.

Here are the top 10 updates on this significant development:

1. Live visuals of the consecration depicted RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat sitting alongside the PM, emphasizing the joint BJP-RSS nature of the Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir (Temple’s ) project.
2. Prior to the ceremony, PM Modi expressed his “great pleasure” at being part of a “divine program” at the Ram Mandir (Temple’s ) . He anticipated that the consecration of Shri Ram Lala’s life in Ayodhya Dham would evoke deep emotions.
3. Today, the PM shared an aerial video of Ayodhya, shot from the helicopter that ferried him from the town to the Mandir (Temple’s ) , adorned with flowers and decorations over a distance of around 18 km.
4. The consecration will be celebrated nationwide, with Indians abroad marking the occasion through prayers at their local temples. The event has been likened to Diwali, symbolizing the festivities around Ram’s homecoming after the battle with Ravan.
5. High-profile invitees include Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Katrina Kaif, and business tycoons like Sunil Bharti Mittal and Anil Ambani. Cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have also been invited.

6.Hon.PM Modi reportedly observed a series of rituals, including sleeping on the floor and consuming only coconut water, in preparation for the ceremony. Afterward, he addressed the gathering, emphasizing the historic and inclusive nature of the ceremony, attended by representatives of various spiritual and religious sects, as well as tribal communities.

7.Hon.PM Modi interacted with the laborers involved in building the Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir (Temple’s ) , designed in the Nagara architectural style with 392 pillars, 44 doors, and walls featuring elaborate carvings. The sanctum sanctorum houses the idol of the five-year-old Ram.

8.Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir (Temple’s ) inauguration, at the center of a decades-long political storm, faced opposition from parties like Congress, Left, Trinamool, and Samajwadi Party. The BJP responded by criticizing those who declined the invite as anti-Hindu.

9.Controversies surround the absence of Shri Guru Shankaracharyas from four premier monasteries, criticizing the incomplete Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir (Temple’s ) consecration and questioning the seating arrangements during the event, inferring a political angle.

10.Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir (Temple’s ) construction began following a landmark 2019 Supreme Court judgment, awarding the disputed land for a temple and an alternate plot for a mosque for Muslims. The issue, dating back to shortly after Independence, escalated when karsevaks razed a 16th-century mosque on the site, believing it was built over a temple marking Lord Ram’s birthplace.”

FAQs :

1. What makes Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir special?
   Constructed in the traditional Nagara style, the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir boasts dimensions of 380 feet in length (east-west), 250 feet in width, and a height of 161 feet. It is a three-storied structure supported by 392 pillars and features 44 doors. Each floor is 20 feet tall.
2. What is the total area of Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir?
   The mandir, built at an estimated cost of Rs 1,800 crore, encompasses an overall area of 71 acres. The main temple area spans 2.67 acres, with a width of 250 feet and a height of 161 feet.
3. What is the significance of Lord Shree Ram?
   Lord Ram holds a unique place in Indian culture and religion, being revered for his courage, loyalty, and devotion. He symbolizes perseverance, justice, and is considered a role model for the perfect human being, embodying righteousness, devotion, and sacrifice.
4. Who accompanied Modi in Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir?
   PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath, and Anandiben Patel performed ‘parikrama’ at the sanctum sanctorum of Ram Mandir after the conclusion of pran pratishtha rituals. The consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol was part of grand celebrations in Ayodhya.
5. Which celebrities are present in Ayodhya?
   Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kangana Ranaut, Jackie Shroff, and Asha Bhosle are in Ayodhya to witness the ceremony.
6. Who made the maximum donation for Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Mandir?
   According to media reports, Pawan Kalyan contributed ₹30 lakh towards the construction of Shree Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.