The idol of “Ram Lalla” was unveiled at newly build Ram Temple in Ayodhya in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi led rituals at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple.Indian Air Force (IAF) choppers showered flower petals over newly built Ram temple and it’s premises in Ayodhya as the idol of Lord Ram was unveiled. Devotees and guests chanted ‘Jai Sri Ram’ as the ceremony was held.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also attended the mega event. Over 8,000 guests have been invited for the ceremony at the grand temple.The historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony was attended by representatives of all major spiritual and religious sects of the country. People from all walks of life including representatives of various tribal communities also attended the ceremony. Prime Minister will address this mega event later in the day. Prime Minister will also interact with shramjeevis associated with the construction of the new grand temple. He will also visit the Kuber Tila, where the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored.
The new grand temple is constructed in traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height is 161 feet; and 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 at ground floor, the childhood form of Bhagwan Ram (the idol of Shri Ramlalla) has been placed.
