Ram Mandir Inauguration: With Rituals Just Hours Away Now, A Look At PM Modi's Ayodhya Schedule

The countdown for the grand ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration) ceremony has begun. The sacred town of Ayodhya is poised to welcome Lord Ram, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to partake in the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir.

Scheduled to commence at 12:20 pm, the ceremony is anticipated to conclude by 1 pm, after which the prime minister will deliver an address to the assembled gathering, as per the temple’s trust.

“The prime minister will also interact with ‘shramjeevis’ associated with the construction of the temple,” a member of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is in charge of the construction and management of the Ram temple, said.

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10:25 AM: Arrival at Ayodhya Airport

10:55 AM: Helicopter arrival at Ram Janambhoomi Premises

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Exploration of Ram Janambhoomi Premises, potential area tour, and Jap session

12:00 PM: Over 8000 special invitees to be seated inside the premises before Garbhriha; they are required to arrive by 10 AM

12:05 PM – 12:55 PM: Pran Pratishthan ceremony, including the opening of Ram Lalla’s eyes, PM applying Kajal, and showcasing a mirror to Ram Lalla

12:55 PM: Helicopter-led Pushp Varsha on the temple

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Public speeches by PM, Mohan Bhagwat, and Yogi Adityanath

2:10 PM: PM at Shiv Mandir on Kuber Tila inside Ram Janambhoomi Premises; a refurbished ramp allows pilgrims to visit Kuber Tila and Shiv temple

3:30 PM: Expected departure from Ayodhya

PM To Visit Kuber Tila

Prime Minister Modi will also visit Kuber Tila, where an ancient Shiv temple has been restored. He will perform a ‘pooja’ there, the member said.

The magnificent Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir or Ram temple has been constructed in the traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height 161 feet. It is supported by a total of 392 pillars and has 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 the temple’s ground floor, the idol of Ram Lalla has been placed.

Pran Pratishtha Rituals Began on January 16

The consecration rituals for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ started from the Saryu river on January 16 and will be completed on Monday afternoon in the ‘abhijeet muhurta’, according to the trust.