Ahead of Ayodhya is getting ready for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22 next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the Ayodhya district to inaugurate various developmental projects including the inauguration of the “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhyadham”.
While addressing a public meeting in Ayodhya, PM Modi made a special request to the Ram devotees concerning to the January 22 event. After saying that the consecration is being held for a selected few, Modi asked the general public to not to visit the place on that day, but asked them to add the place to their itinerary any day after that.
“I have a request to all. Everyone has a wish to come to Ayodhya to be a part of the event on 22 January. But you know it is not possible for everyone to come. Therefore, I request all Ram devotees that once the formal program is done on 22nd January, they should come to Ayodhya at their convenience, do not make up their minds to come to Ayodhya on 22nd January,” PM Modi said in the speech.
PM Modi, who has been accused by the Opposition of using religion for political gains, has also said it is not just Ram Lalla, but 4 crore poor people of the country have been given pucca house.
”Whatever be the country in the world if it has to reach new heights of development, it will have to take care of its heritage. Ram Lala was there in a tent, today pucca house has been given to not only Ram Lala but also to the 4 cr poor of the country…,” he said.
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a trust constituted to look after the construction and management of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya after a historic verdict by Supreme Court, has invited several important personalities for the consecration ceremony scheduled at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir January 22. The newly built temple would be opened for devotees after the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla.
According to the Trust, invitations have been extended to revered saints from all traditions, along with all prominent individuals contributing to the honor of the country in every domain.
In the new Teerthakshetrapuram (Bag Bijaisi), a Tent City has been established in the area which includes six tubewells, six kitchen houses, and a hospital with ten beds.
Approximately 150 doctors from around the country have agreed to provide their services in rotation at this hospital, the Trust said in a statement.
Langars, community kitchens, food distribution centers and meal areas will be set up in every corner of the town as part of the preparations for the consecration ceremony.
About 4,000 saints have been invited to participate, from all sects.
Invitations have been extended to all Shankaracharyas, Mahamandaleshwars, top spiritual leaders of the Sikh and Buddhist communities, among others.
Key figures from various realms such as Vamini Narayan, Art of Living, Gayatri Parivar, Media Houses, Sports, Farmers and the Art world have been invited.
Invitations have also been sent to veteran journalists active from 1984 to 1992.
The families of Karsewaks have also been invited.
Rama Lala’s idols are being made by three sculptors- Ganesh Bhatt, Arun Yogiraj and Satyanarayan Pandey. Out of the three, the idol that brings to life the tenderness of a five-year-old child will be chosen.
The consecration ceremony rituals will commence from January 16.
Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid ji from Kashi and Lakshmikant Dikshit ji will conduct the Pran Pratishtha Puja.
Following the consecration ceremony, there will be a 48-day cycle of mandala puja (ritualistic worship) under the leadership of Vishwaprasann Teerth Ji, a revered figure.
