Ayodhya Ram Temple Consecration: Schedule Of Rituals That You Need To Bookmark

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A temple is a symbol of faith and so much more than a religious place. According to the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana, Lord Rama is believed to be born in Ayodhya.

In Hinduism, Lord Rama is known as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped widely across India. The construction of much much-awaited Ram temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by December 2023. The shrines present inside this temple are Sita Rasoi, Keikai Bhawan, Kaushalya Bhawan, Sumitra Bhawan, Angad Tila, Lav Kush Temple, Hanuman Mandir, and Rang Mahal.

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJBTKshetra) was set up by the Government of India to construct the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya at Shri Ram Janmbhoomi. On 5 February 2020, Hon'able Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced The Trust formation in Lok Sabha.

According to the reports, an estimated cost of Rs 1,800 crore was incurred to build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and officials of the trust are responsible for the construction of the structure.

Let us know the schedule of each ritual in Ayodhya Ram Temple from 16 January to 22 January 2024.

Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration: Schedule Of Rituals

January 16: On this day 'Mahapujan' will be conducted. The rituals will be conducted by Vedic Scholars led by Laxmikant and they will include- Sarva Prayashchit homam, Dashvid snan (bathing in the Saryu river), assuming his place by Yajman (person who performs yajna), in the afternoon.
January 17: On this day, rituals like Jalyatra, Tirth, and Kalash Pujan will be performed, which will be followed by Kalash Yatra.
January 18: Main consecration rituals such as Pradhan Sankalp and Ganeshambika Pujan will be conducted along with Mandap Pravesh and Yajnabhumi Pujan on this day.
January 19: On this day, Devta Pujan, recital of all branches of the Vedas, Adhivasan, Kundpujan, blowing fire with a natural method for havan, Jaladhivas (keeping idol immersed in water), and other pre-consecration rituals will be performed.
January 20: Amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras, Vastupujan of the temple will be done on this day.
January 21: On this day, the bathing of the idol of Ram Lalla will be done with water from different pilgrimage sites and holy rivers filled with 114 urns. This will be performed before performing Mahapuja and Nagarbhraman (taking the idol in the city). Later, the idol will be brought to Yajna Mandap so that Shaiyyadhivas, Tatvanyas, Mahanyas, and other rituals can be performed.
January 22: This is the day when Devpranpratishtha (consecration) will take place in the afternoon followed by Mahapujan, Aarti, and Purnahuti.