On the momentuous occassion of Pratishtha Dwadashi, a large sea of estastic devotees can be seen outside the revered Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. With the jubiliant celebrations at the Mandir premises and throughout the nation, 11th January 2025 marks another date that will continue to find its place in the annals of history, as the day mark the first anniversary of the “Pran Pratishtha ceremony” of the Ram Temple. Last year, on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the consecration ceremony in presence of key figures of the Ram Janmabhoomi reclamation movement, esteemed guests and dignitaries among ritualistic chants praising the glory of Lord Shri Ram.
This year, the anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony is being marked today (on January 11, 2025), as per the Hindu calendar. Last year, it was celebrated on Kurma Dwadashi during the Shukla Paksha of the Paush month. This year, Shukla Paksha falls on January 11.
It all started with Agnihotra rituals accompanied by mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda. The rituals contined from 8 am to 11 am and it will take place again from 2 pm to 5 pm. This will be followed by the chanting of six lakh Shri Ram Mantras, along with the recitation of the Ram Raksha Stotra and Hanuman Chalisa.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Devotees gather in Ayodhya ahead of the first-anniversary celebration of Ram Temple’s Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/FemJklzeRO
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The Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust reported that over two lakh devotees visited the temple on January 1, 2025, to offer their prayers on the first day of the year.
A Rag Seva will be organised at the temple’s ground floor from 3 pm to 5 pm, followed by a congratulations song at 6 pm. A Musical Manas recitation will take place on the first floor of the passenger convenience centre. A Ram Katha is also planned at the Angad Tila inside the temple, followed by a Manas discourse and cultural performances.
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The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is built in the traditional Nagara style. The temple measures 380 feet long, 250 feet wide, and 161 feet high. It has 392 intricately carved pillars and 44 doors. The temple’s walls and pillars display sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses. The main sanctum houses the idol of Shri Ram Lalla, depicting Lord Ram in his childhood form, lovingly named Balak Ram.
Since the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, thousands of devotees have been visiting Ayodhya daily. The Hanumangarhi Temple has also seen a significant rise in visitors.
