Assam: People in Golaghat dance with joy after Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Jan 22, 2024
Golaghat (Assam) [India], January 22 : As the nation was jubilant after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's historic temple, people in Assam's Golaghat too danced with happiness and lit up the city with lights to mark the occasion.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's historic temple was held today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the ceremony, led by a group of priests.
"As our Prime Minister asked us to light 'Diyas' to mark the special occasion, we have accordingly made arrangements and decorated the whole city. We are lucky to have witnessed such a grand event. I suggest celebrations should be held every year to mark the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony," a local told ANI.
Meanwhile, a mega 'Deepotsava' was also organised at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya, with the 'Ram Jyotis' illuminating the city and symbolising the divine presence of Ram Lalla.
upon the return of Lord Ram, along with brother Lakshman and wife Seeta, from their 14-year-long exile.
Celebrations are being held across the nation to mark the auspicious occasion.
An 'Aarti' was performed at 'Har Ki Pauri' in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, which saw the participation of a large number of people immersed in devotion towards Ram Lalla.
Meanwhile, 'Diyas' were lit up at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, drawing parallels to the historic celebration of Diwali upon Lord Ram's return from exile.
Celebrations were also held in Bihar's Patna as people prepared colourful 'Rangolis' welcoming Ram Lalla.
The grand Ram Temple of Ayodhya will be open to public from tomorrow onwards.The Pran Pratistha ceremony of Ram Lalla, held today in Ayodhya, is set to go down in history. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram in the newly built Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya was held at 12.29 pm, led by rituals that were performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ceremonial journey leading up to the Pran Pratishtha included a seven-day ritual that commenced on January 16, 2024.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of all major spiritual and religious sects in the country. People from all walks of life, including representatives of various tribal communities, will also attend the ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering on occasion. He congratulated the people on the Pran Prathistha ceremony in the Ayodhya temple and said Ram Lalla will not stay in a tent now.
"After centuries of unprecedented patience, countless sacrifices, renunciations and penances, our Prabhu Ram has come," he said."
Ram Lalla will not stay in a tent now. He will stay in the grand temple..." the Prime Minister added.
The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled at the temple after the Pran Pratistha rituals were performed.
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is constructed in traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height is 161 feet; It is supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors.The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, Gods, and Goddesses.In the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor, the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ramlalla) has been placed.
