A spectacle of devotion and grandeur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to preside over the much-anticipated ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. This historic event, drawing around 7,000 dignitaries from across the globe, marks a significant milestone in the realization of the BJP’s longstanding commitment to constructing the Ram Temple.
PM Modi, deeply ingrained in the Ram Temple movement since 1990, is not just a political figure in this context; he is a participant in the spiritual journey leading up to the consecration ceremony. Engaging in a rigorous 11-day ‘anushthan,’ or special ritual, the Prime Minister’s preparations include austere practices like sleeping on the floor and nourishing himself with coconut water.
The carefully orchestrated schedule for PM Modi’s visit to Ayodhya on January 22 unveils a day immersed in spiritual significance:
10:25 AM: Arrival at Ayodhya airport
10:45 AM: Landing at Ayodhya helipad
10:55 AM: Arrival at Ram Janmabhoomi site
11 AM-12 PM: Reserved
12:05-12:55 PM: Commencement of ‘Pran Pratishtha’ rituals
12:55 PM: Departure from the consecration ceremony venue
1 PM: Arrival at the public ceremony
1 PM-2 PM: Participation in the public event in Ayodhya
2:10 PM: Visit to Kuber Teela
This carefully crafted itinerary reflects the meticulous planning surrounding the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony, ensuring a seamless and spiritually charged event.
Ahead of this monumental day, PM Modi has embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage, visiting temples across the country. From the Sri Ranganathaswamy and Ramanathaswamy temples in Tamil Nadu to the divine waters of the Rameswaram ‘Angi theerth’ beach, the Prime Minister has immersed himself in sacred rituals and practices.
A notable highlight is PM Modi’s upcoming visit to the Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Dhanushkodi, where he is slated to partake in a darshan and engage in a puja ceremony at the shrine. This spiritual sojourn also includes an exploration of Arichal Munai, believed to be the mythical location where the ‘Ram Setu’ was constructed.
Notably, PM Modi has been ardently reciting verses from the epic ‘Ramayana’ during his temple visits, showcasing his deep connection with the spiritual narrative. From Marathi to Malayalam and Telugu, the Prime Minister’s linguistic diversity in these recitations adds a cultural and inclusive dimension to his spiritual journey.
As the nation eagerly anticipates the culmination of this spiritual odyssey with the grand inauguration of the Ram Temple, PM Modi’s journey is not just a political spectacle but a profound expression of his spiritual ethos. The ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony will not only mark the physical manifestation of the temple but also symbolize the culmination of a decades-long dream for millions who hold the Ramayana close to their hearts.