The inauguration ceremony of Ram Mandir Ayodhya is set on January 22, 2024. The ritual process of the ceremony will start from 16 January and Ram Lalla’s consecration (Pran Pratista) will take place on 22 January. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ram Mandir on 22 January. Ram Mandir is set in Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya.
So, the opening date of Ram Mandir Ayodhya is 22 January 2024.
Ahead of the ceremony Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has opened for booking Arti passes in both online and offline mode.
The inauguration ceremony of Ram Mandir Ayodhya will take place for seven days.
The ritual process of the ceremony will start from 16 January. The seven days ritual schedule are:
- January 16, 2024: In this day the Atonement (prayaschitta) will take place by the host appointed by the temple trust. Dashavid bath will took place on the bank of river Saryu, Vishnu worship and Godan.
- January 17, 2024: In this day Procession will visit Ayodhya with the idol of Ram Lala. The devotees will reach the temple by carrying Saryu water in Managal Kalash.
- January 18, 2024: In this day formal rituals will start with Ganesh Ambika Puja, Varun Puja, Matrika Puja, Vastu Puja, Brahmin Varan etc.
- 19 January, 2024: In this day Agni Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana and Havan will take place.
- January 20, 2024: The Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple will wash with the holy water in this day. After washing there will be Vaastu Shanti and Annadhivas in the temple.
- January 21, 2024: In this day Shayadhivas will be done after a divine bath with 125 urns.
- January 22, 2024: In this day in morning the deity of the Ram Lalla will consecrate (Pran Pratistha) in Mrigashira Nakshatra in the afternoon.
In Ram Mandir Ayodhya Aarti will perform.
Ahead Ram Mandir will inaugurate there will perform Aarti. For Aarti the devotee can book pass. The pass are available in both way online and offline. The booking for the Aarti pass has begin. Three type of Aarti will be perform during the entire day. Devotee can choose any one for booking passes.
Aarti timings are:
- Shringar Aarti at 6:30 am.
- Bhog Aarti at 12 noon.
- Sandhya Aarti at 7:30 pm.
Attendance at the aarti is strictly limited to pass holders only. Dhruvesh Mishra, the manager in charge of the ‘Aarti pass’ section, emphasized that, due to security concerns, each aarti currently permits a maximum of thirty individuals to attend.
To secure an online booking for an ‘Aarti pass,’ follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra at srjbtkshetra.org.
- Log in using OTP authentication.
- Navigate to the ‘Aarti’ section on the homepage.
- Choose the desired date and type of aarti you intend to attend.
- Provide the necessary details, including the devotee’s name, address, photo, mobile number, etc.
- Upon your temple visit, collect the passes from the designated counter and proceed to participate in the ‘aarti.
Document needed for booking the Aarti passes
The Aarti pass section manager Dhruvesh Mishra said, “To generate the aarti pass, only four documents are acceptable: Aadhar card, voter ID, driving license, and passport. Devotees are only required to carry one of these documents, which they can present to the official upon receiving their aarti passes.”
Important Instruction:
- Fields marked are mandatory to fill the form.
- No Separate Aarti Pass will require for children below 10 years of age.
- The Physical copy of the ID proof declared at the time of Aarti Booking is mandatory for entry into the Temple on Aarti Date.
- You may be required to pay a nominal cost to the Assistant on opting for Wheel-chair Assistant service. This cost will be a token of gratitude for the Wheelchair Assistants.
- If any devotee cancels their Aarti booking, those slots are available for other devotees.
- SRJBTK sends SMS/Email reminder to the Devotee for attendance confirmation 24 hours before the Aarti.
- The reminder link (on SMS/Email) will be active till one hour before the Reporting Time, you should respond before the link expires.
- Devotee to confirm the attendance till one hour before the Aarti Reporting Time via Home -> Transaction History -> Select Aarti -> Update.
- Devotee may collect the pass from the Aarti Pass Counter at the Reporting Location.
About Ram Mandir Ayodhya
The Larsen & Toubro group is building the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The budget of Ram Mandir Ayodhya is stands to cost around Rs 18,000 crore. The design of the temple is based on Hindu traditions, and special bricks with ‘Jai Shree Ram’ inscriptions are being used.
For the 2024 budget, a whopping Rs 18,000 crore has set aside for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has been actively collecting donations from people across the country, ranging from Rs 10 to several lakhs, after the Supreme Court’s decision.
The land allocated to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is huge, covering 70 acres area. It includes various temples dedicated to deities like Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva. The main temple complex, which is 2.7 acres, will have the idol of Lord Rama for devotees to worship. There will also be five mandapas—Kudu, Nritya, Rang, Kirtana, and Prarthana—that will add to the spiritual experience.
Worlds largest Agarbatti for Aodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration
In preparation for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, devotees from across India have undertaken remarkable efforts to present unique and grand offerings to Lord Ram. Viha Bharwad, a farmer from Vadodara, Gujarat, stands out for crafting a colossal 108-foot agarbatti, symbolizing grandeur and devotion. The immense incense stick, made with a combination of natural materials, weighs 3,600 kilograms and is set to burn for over 45 days.
Viha Bharwad, aged 54, shared his journey of crafting the colossal agarbatti for the Ram Mandir. He used Gir cow dung, Gir cow ghee, Deodar tree wood, guggul, coconut shells, herbs, barley, and other materials in its creation. The entire process took him six months of dedicated effort. The agarbatti, costing over Rs 5 lakh, reflects Bharwad’s deep devotion. As he used personal funds, donations, and even took a loan to ensure its completion.
Devotee’s Sacrifice: Journey from Vadodara to Ayodhya Ram Mandir
Bharwad, accompanied by 25 devotees, embarked on a journey from Vadodara to Ayodhya on January 1, 2024. The group expected to reach Ayodhya by January 18, just in time for the consecration ceremony. This monumental offering is a testament to the lengths devotees are willing to go to express their love and reverence for Lord Ram.
Bamboo Contribution by Assam for Ram Mandir Ayodhya Inauguration
Locals and members of the All Assam Divyanga Versatile Association of Kamrup district have sent 7,000 bamboo pieces from Assam to Ayodhya. These bamboo pieces, collected from the Lampi area near Boko, signify the diverse contributions from different regions of India to the grand inauguration ceremony. The bamboo, a vital element, will play a role in the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple.
Arjun Chetry, a member of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, expressed the significance of the moment, stating that they take pride in contributing bamboo that will play a role in the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
“We received instructions to gather bamboo, and we successfully collected bamboo pieces from the Lampi area. These bamboo pieces destined for Ayodhya, and a truck laden with bamboo will cover a distance of 1250 km to reach its destination. This endeavor fills us with a sense of pride,” expressed Chetry.
Innovative Gifts: A Clock Showing Global Time Zones
A local vegetable vendor, Anil Kumar Sahu, contributed a unique gift to the Ram Mandir Trust. He designed a clock that simultaneously shows the time in eight different countries: Beijing, Singapore, Mexico City, Dubai, Tokyo, New York, and more. This innovative clock, now displayed in the vegetable market close to the Hahnemann crossing. It will find its place in the much-awaited Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Giant Lamp: Crafting Devotion in Brass and Copper
Arvindbhai Mangalbhai Patel, a farmer from Vadodara, Gujarat, has crafted a giant lamp weighing 1100 kg for the Ram Temple inauguration. Made of brass and copper, the 9.25 feet tall lamp can hold 851 kg of ghee. Crafted from Panchadhatu, an amalgamation of five metals, the lamp reflects months of dedication and several attempts to perfect its design. Patel’s offering, dispatched to Ayodhya by road, symbolizes his deep love and respect for Lord Ram.
Padyatra of Reverence: Golden Padukas from Hyderabad
Challa Srinivas Sastry from Hyderabad, Telangana, embarked on a padyatra (foot pilgrimage) to deliver a pair of golden padukas (sandals) to the Ram Temple. Weighing 9 kg and worth Rs 65 lakh, these padukas symbolize reverence and service to Lord Ram. Sastry, who started his journey on August 5, 2020, has covered 8000 km, passing through 11 states and 108 cities, collecting donations and blessings along the way. His remarkable journey will conclude on January 21, 2024, a day before the temple’s inauguration.
Gifts from Janakpur, Nepal for Ram Mandir Ayodhya
Over 3000 gifts have arrived from Janakpur, Nepal, the birthplace of Sita, consort of Lord Ram. These offerings, including money, clothes, fruit, gold, silver, and sweets, brought by 500 devotees. Reflecting cultural and religious ties between India and Nepal. The gifts will be showcased at a special time in Ayodhya and offered to Ram Lalla and the temple.
The Ayodhya temple trust has chosen the idol of Lord Ram Lalla for the upcoming ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony scheduled for January 22. Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj, based in Karnataka. He is the mastermind behind the intricately carved idol that will grace the grand Ram temple.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed the selection of Arun Yogiraj’s creation for the important Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Joshi took to social media to share the news, expressing the significance of Yogiraj’s craftsmanship in shaping the divine idol of Lord Rama.
300 metric tonnes of aromatic rice offers from Chhattisgarh for prasad
On Saturday, a convoy of 11 trucks carrying 300 metric tonnes of aromatic rice from Chhattisgarh set out for the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir scheduled for January 22. The ceremonial send-off took place at the Shri Ram Mandir on VIP Road in Raipur. Where the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off the trucks by waving a saffron flag.
Organized by the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Rice Millers Association. The event titled ‘Sughandit Chawal Arpan Samaroh’ (aromatic rice offering ceremony) marked the contribution of the aromatic rice. This rice intended to be used as prasad in the consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
State ministers Brijmohan Agrawal, Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Dayaldas Baghel, and Laxmi Rajwade, along with BJP MP Sunil Soni and association office-bearers, attended the flag-off ceremony. The Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues offered prayers at the temple. By extending wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the state.
Chhattisgarh, often referred to as the ‘rice bowl,’ holds cultural significance as it is believed to be Lord Ram’s ‘nanihal’ or the place of maternal grandparents. Scholars suggest that Lord Ram traversed various locations in present-day Chhattisgarh during his 14-year exile from Ayodhya.
Chandkhuri, a village approximately 27 km from the capital Raipur, recognized as the birthplace of Mata Kaushalya, Lord Ram’s mother. The ancient Mata Kaushalya temple in the village underwent renovation during the previous Congress government’s tenure in the state.
Arun Yogiraj: The Sculptor Behind the Idol
Arjun Yogiraj is the sculptor of Lord Ram Lalla idol for the pran prathista ceremony of Ram Mandir Ayodhya.
After the finalization of the idol of Lord Ram Lalla for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on Monday 1 January 2024 that the distinguished sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka will be responsible for crafting the idol that will grace the grand Ram temple.
Taking to social media, specifically X (formerly Twitter), Joshi shared, “The selection of the idol for the Prana Pratishtapana of Lord Rama in Ayodhya has been finalized. The revered sculptor Yogiraj Arun, known for his expertise, will be crafting the idol to be installed in Ayodhya.
Arjun Yogiraj Background
A brief exploration into Arun Yogiraj’s background reveals his early initiation into the world of sculpture. Which influenced by his father Yogiraj and grandfather Basavanna Shilpi. Despite a brief stint in the corporate sector with an MBA degree, Yogiraj’s passion for sculpting led him back to his artistic roots in 2008.
Arun Yogiraj’s artistic journey has flourished over the years, marked by notable achievements and recognition. His portfolio boasts an array of impressive sculptures, including a 30-feet statue of Subhash Chandra Bose near India Gate and a 12 ft Adi Shankaracharya statue in Kedarnath.
Yogiraj’s artistic contributions extend to national monuments, with a 21 ft Hanuman statue in Mysuru’s Chunchanakatte, a 15 ft B R Ambedkar statue in Mysuru, and a white marble stone statue of Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in Mysuru, among others. His creations showcase a diverse range of subjects and artistic styles.
A glance through Yogiraj’s portfolio reveals several significant sculptures. Which includes a 6ft monolithic statue of Nandi, a 6 ft Banashankari Devi statue, and a 14.5 ft white marble stone statue of Mysore Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar. Each sculpture reflects Yogiraj’s dedication to his craft and his ability to capture the essence of diverse subjects.
