PM Modi will preside over the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya Ram Temple (exclusive picture Statesman new service)
It’s finally happening! The ‘pran pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya is set to take place on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will preside over the consecration ceremony have arrived in the holy city.
The ‘pran pratishtha’ rituals are likely to begin at 12:05 with the chanting of vedic hymns. The temple has been decorated with multi-coloured flowers and massive security arrangements have been made for the grand ceremony.
During the ‘pran-pratishtha’ ceremony, an idol of Ram Lalla, a five-year-old depiction of Lord Ram will be consecrated and it’s eyes will be opened for the first time.
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Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bacchan, Alia Bhatt, her husband Ranbir Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif and Ayushmann Khurrana were among the thousands of VVIP guests who arrived in Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.
Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, industrialist Gautam Adani and Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani will also attend the event.
A live telecast of the Ram Mandir ‘pran-pratishtha’ ceremony will be shown across the country. Thousands of programs are being held across India to celebrate the temple opening like a festival.
Lakhs of people from all parts of the country have already arrived in Ayodhya to witness the temple opening.
In view of threats, unprecedented security arrangements have been made in Ayodhya to ensure the ceremony is held peacefully.
Uttar Pradesh Police has already deployed thousands of police personnel in the temple town. Seven companies of CAPF, two anti-drone systems, and two NSG sniper teams have also been stationed in the city.
According to reports, 17 superintendents of police, 24 assistant superintendents of police, 44 additional superintendents of police, 140 police deputy superintendents, and 208 inspectors, have been alloted to Ayodhya.
Besides, around 1200 sub-inspectors, over 80 assistant sub-inspectors, and more than 4,350 police officers have been deployed across the city
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