Ram Mandir: Only invitation card not enough to attend Ayodhya event on Jan 22, Temple Trust releases entry details

In anticipation of the momentous consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has unveiled the entry pass for the grand event. The Trust emphasized that access to the temple premises would be granted only after scanning the QR code specified in the entry pass.

In a post shared on X, the temple trust provided a glimpse of the entry pass, stating, "Information for dignitaries invited in Prana Pratishtha Utsav: Entry into Pran Pratishtha Utsav of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar can only be allowed after scanning the QR code mentioned on the entry pass issued by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra. The invitation card alone doesn't guarantee entry in the utsav. A copy of the entry pass is attached here."



Notably, over 7,000 guests, including 3,000 VVIPs comprising priests, donors, and various politicians, have received invitation cards for the consecration ceremony.

Strict security measures have been put in place in and around Ayodhya to encounter any situation. Police and NDRF teams have been put in place across the city.

Simultaneously, the week-long Vedic rituals for the pran-pratishtha (consecration ceremony) of Lord Ram Lalla in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple have reached their fourth day. The day commenced with the lighting of the holy fire at 9 am, followed by the establishment of 'Navagraha' and a 'Havan.'

The 51-inch idol of Lord Ram, skillfully carved by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was ceremoniously placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya after 12:30 pm on Thursday. At 1:20 pm, the main resolution was announced, and the idol underwent cleansing with water as part of the 'Jaladhivas' ritual. Additionally, 'Ganesh Pujan' and 'Varun Pujan' were conducted on Thursday.

Enshrouded in a veil, the idol portrays Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus, crafted from the same stone.

Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing in Ayodhya for the mega pran-prathistha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in the newly constructed Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on January 22.

The week-long rituals, commenced on Tuesday, will culminate on January 22 with the pran-prathistha ceremony, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to preside over the ceremonial installation of Ram Lalla. The temple will be open for 'darshan' for the general public from January 23.

In light of the consecration ceremony, the Centre, on Thursday, announced that all central government offices will be closed for a half-day on January 22.