It is reported that Modi would fast on the day of pran pratistha as mandated by the tradition for the main host of the tradition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Ayodhya a day ahead of the Ram Lalla consecration ceremony scheduled to be held at the newly-constructed Ram temple here on January 22.
Sources said here on Thursday that PM Modi could reach Ayodhya on January 21 evening. He will have a night’s stay in the temple town and the next day on January 22, he will take bath in River Saryu in the morning.
It is reported that Modi would fast on the day of pran pratistha as mandated by the tradition for the main host of the tradition.
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It is believed that Lord Hanuman is seated as the king of Ayodhya. No auspicious work is done here without his permission. Due to this belief, the PM will first worship at the Hanumangarhi temple, take permission and then will leave for Ram Janmabhoomi to consecrate the Ram Lalla temple.
It is also mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana too that Lord Shri Ram had coronated Hanuman ji before going to Saket Dham.
Though the rituals of Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav will start from January 16, the temple consecration on January 22 will start with PM Modi first taking a pledge and dedicating it to the country. Then, he will do ‘Shodashopachar’ puja of Ramlala.
According to Trust officials, for ‘Shodashopachar’ puja and Mahapuja, the total puja time in the sanctum sanctorum will be 40 minutes. On January 22, there will be a very subtle Muhurat of 84 seconds for the consecration of Ram Lalla, which will be from 12:29 minutes 8 seconds to 12:30 minutes 32 seconds. Only 11 people will be allowed in the sanctum sanctorum during the consecration ceremony.
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