Ram Mandir: Devotees flock to Ayodhya's Ram temple in large numbers to offer prayers

Ram Mandir: A heavy rush of devotees to offer prayers on Tuesday gathered at the main gate of Ram Temple in Ayodhya following the consecration ceremony yesterday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Devotees, eager to have Darshan of Shri Ram Lalla, started arriving as early as 3 a.m. following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony conducted the previous day.

The grand Ram Temple has now opened its doors to the public, attracting a significant influx of pilgrims from the early hours of the morning following the consecration.


Several security officials also faced a tough time controlling the huge crowd that had gathered to enter the Ayodhya Ram Temple, today.



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The unveiling of the Ram temple on Monday has unleashed considerable economic prospects for Ayodhya, with an anticipated surge of nearly a lakh of devotees expected to visit the town daily.


However, amid this optimistic outlook, a sense of discontent lingers among numerous shopkeepers dealing in religious items, books, garments, and snacks. They express resentment towards the government, alleging being shortchanged during the infrastructure development process, particularly in activities like road widening.

PM Modi, along with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, concluded the Pran Pratistha ceremony on Tuesday at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Nearly 7,000 special invitees attended the ceremony, including prominent figures like Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Sachin Tendulkar. Notable individuals associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement were also present, while opposition leaders declined, referring to it as a "BJP-RSS event."

On Tuesday, PM Modi concluded the Pran Pratistha ceremony for Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, following an 11-day 'anushthan' ritual that commenced on January 12. Leading the rituals at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, PM Modi was accompanied by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, among others.

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Outside the sanctum, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony was attended by by almost 7,000 special invitees in Ayodhya. The distinguished guest list featured 506 A-listers, including Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Sachin Tendulkar. Notable figures associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement were also in attendance. However, opposition leaders opted not to participate, with the Congress labeling it a "BJP-RSS event."

Representatives from all major spiritual and religious sects across the country attended the ceremony. People from diverse backgrounds, including representatives of various tribal communities, also graced the event.

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The majestic Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, built in the traditional Nagara style, stands with dimensions of 380 feet (east-west length), 250 feet (width), and 161 feet (height). Supported by 392 pillars and adorned with 44 doors, the temple showcases intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities on its pillars and walls.

In the sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor, the idol of Shri Ramlalla, representing the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram, is enthroned.