Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde thanked PM Modi for the upcoming Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration, recognising his pivotal role in fulfilling dreams of millions of Indians.
CM Eknath Shinde/ File Photo
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming great consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, recognising Modi's crucial role in realising millions of Indians' dreams. Shinde explicitly commended Prime Minister Modi for his pivotal role in making this long-awaited goal a reality, praising him for fulfilling the dreams of innumerable Indians, an ANI report stated.
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According to the report, CM Shinde expressed gratitude for the event, which is slated for January 22, and emphasised the significance of the occasion, "Lord Ram will take care of everyone. The consecration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir will be done on January 22, marking a historic moment for our nation. PM Modi should be thanked, who has played a pivotal role in making this dream a reality. He has fulfilled the dream of crores of Indians."
As the countdown to the temple's dedication proceeds, the public's excitement and anticipation are apparent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Ram Temple dedication event on January 22. The event has received a lot of attention, with many luminaries from India and overseas being invited to take part in this momentous occasion in Ayodhya, the report added.
According to the report, the Vedic ceremonies for Ram Lalla's (baby Lord Ram) Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya will begin a week before the major event on January 16.
On January 22, a priest from Varanasi, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, would perform the basic rituals of Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony. The Amrit Mahotsav celebrations will take place in Ayodhya from January 14 to January 22.
A 1008 Hundi Mahayagya is also planned, during which thousands of devotees will be fed. Several tent towns are being built to accommodate the surge of pilgrims scheduled to gather in Ayodhya for the ceremonial consecration, the ANI report further stated.
According to the Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust, arrangements will be made for 10,000-15,000 people to attend this historic event.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced plans to broadcast the grand consecration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir live from booths across India on January 22, 2024. According to ANI, BJP members were told to set up huge screens at the booth level so that the public could witness the Shri Ram Consecration rite.