Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

Ram mandir consecration: From Thailand to Cambodia, how Ramayana spread across Asia

Thailand’s Ayutthaya kingdom is believed to be named after ancient Ayodhya. While Nepal’s Janakpur is considered Goddess Sita’s birthplace, the epic Ramayana is popular in several other Asian countries. As per legend, a princess of Ayodhya married a Korean king in 48 AD

'Soul of civilisation finds expression once again', says EAM Jaishankar as Ram Lalla idol consecrated at Ayodhya temple

"At the Pran Pratishtha ceremony today, the soul of a civilisation finds expression once again. And the message of virtue, honour, justice and commitment reverberates around the world," Jaishankar wrote on X

Ram mandir: What's Nagara style of architecture of the Ayodhya temple?

The Ram mandir in Ayodhya is being built in the Nagara architecture. This style, which emerged around the fifth century CE, is known for towering spires or shikharas and intricate carvings

Meet Nripendra Misra, PM's man behind the construction of the Ram Mandir

For Nripendra Misra, today (22 January) is a significant day. He's the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee. Since 2020, the former principal secretary to the PM has been working tirelessly, coordinating between agencies to ensure the construction of the historic temple is on track

Ahead of consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Mexico gets its first Ram Temple in Queretaro city

First Lord Ram temple in Mexico! On the eve of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya, city of Queretaro in Mexico gets the first Lord Ram temple. Queretaro also hosts the first Lord Hanuman temple in Mexico," the Indian Embassy in Mexico said on X

‘Janma Safal Ho Raha Hamara’: On eve of Ram Mandir consecration, Prasoon Joshi pens down poem praising Lord Ram 

The pran pratishtha ceremony will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end by 1 pm. The prime minister will then address a gathering of more than 7,000 people, including seers and prominent personalities, at the venue.

How Ram Lalla idol was placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of grand temple in Ayodhya

The idol of Ram Lalla, sculpted by artist Arun Yogiraj, was brought inside the temple of the Hindu deity with the help of a crane. The 51-inch tall statue made from black stone was installed inside the 'Garbha Griha’ on Thursday amid the chanting of hymns. More rituals will follow today

Why is PM Modi sleeping on floor and drinking only coconut water?

PM Narendra Modi is currently observing his 11-day anushthan or a set of special rituals that he started on 12 January ahead of Ayodhya's Ram temple opening on 22 January. It includes strict penance, purification of mind and body through meditation and following a ‘Satvik’ diet

Ram Mandir inauguration: How AI will help secure Ayodhya for 22 January event

Artificial intelligence-powered drones have been deployed in Ayodhya to boost security ahead of the Ram Mandir opening next week. CCTV cameras in the city have been integrated with the technology to monitor suspicious activities and track down miscreants

Ram Mandir’s pran pratishtha begins. A look at the rituals over the next seven days

We are just a week away from the grand opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Ahead of the pran pratishtha on 22 January, other rituals, having religious significance, will be conducted for the next seven days