New Delhi: The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled on Monday at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi led rituals at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple.
The ceremony is being held in an atmosphere of a deep sense of devotion.
Indian Air Force (IAF) choppers showered flower petals over Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple premises in Ayodhya as the idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled.
#WATCH | Ayodhya: Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple concludes.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/7j6vLrWgSy
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Devotees and guests chanted ‘Jai Sri Ram’ as the ceremony was held.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are present at the ceremony.
Following the event, PM Modi also addressed the gathering at Ayodhya, following the conclusion of Pran Pratishtha of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi to shortly address the gathering at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/CXj9qg1i9K
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Key Moments:
14:51 PM Modi asked the people to embrace the change
PM Modi, while finishing his speech, mentioned the fact that people should not treat this event as just another event but should feel and embrace the change and take this as a motivation to keep moving towards the pinnacle of development.
14:48 PM Modi emphasises on the idea of Ram
PM Modi said, this is a national consciousness temple in the shape of Ram. India’s beliefs and foundation are based on Ramayana, Ram is India’s concept, and its legal system represents India’s grandeur and prestige, Ram is both the policy and the leader, Ram is everlasting, A Ramadan celebration has an impact that lasts for thousands of years rather than centuries.
#WATCH | Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “This is a temple of national consciousness in the form of Ram. Ram is the faith of India, Ram is the foundation of India. Ram is the idea of India, Ram is the law of India…Ram is the prestige of India, Ram is the glory of… pic.twitter.com/kOUeC0h71F
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
14:36 The festive spirit is everywhere
PM Modi said that he travelled from Sagar to Saryu, and the spirit of festivities was everywhere on display.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “I got the opportunity to travel from Sagar to Saryu. From Sagar to Saryu, the same festive spirit of Ram’s name is visible everywhere…” pic.twitter.com/YkfU4ktJhF
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
14:33 The separation was longer
PM Modi mentioned the fact that the separation of Ram Lalla from his devotees in this period is much longer than the old period, where it was of only 14 years.
#WATCH | Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “…In that period, the separation lasted only for 14 years…In this era, Ayodhya and the countrymen have endured hundreds of years of separation. Many of our generations have suffered this separation…” pic.twitter.com/ph9FLaxOXP
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
14:30 PM Modi thanked the Judiciary
PM Modi also thanked the Indian judicial system for giving justice to the number of devotees who fought for centuries for this auspicious day to arrive.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “…The legal battle over the existence of Lord Ram went on for decades. I would like to express my gratitude to the judiciary of India for doing justice…” pic.twitter.com/6wZ38njaIC
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
14:26 Hope Lord Rama will forgive us
PM Modi, during his speech, asked for forgiveness from Ram Lalla as people failed to build the temple for several centuries.
#WATCH | Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “Today, I also apologise to Lord Shri Ram. There must be something lacking in our effort, sacrifice and penance that we could not do this work for so many centuries. Today the work has been completed. I believe that Lord Shri… pic.twitter.com/v6F8cLcO23
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
14:18 People will remember today’s date for millennials
Prime Minister Modi said, “People will remember this day for the next thousands of year and we are lucky that we are living it.”
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “The sunrise of 22nd January has brought a wonderful glow. January 22, 2024, is not a date written on the calendar. It is the origin of a new time cycle…”#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/pWCuitja3o
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
14:13 PM Modi congratulates the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the nation by congratulating them for the inauguration of Ram Temple. He said, “My countrymen Ram Lalla has finally arrived. I want to say a lot of things but couldn’t find words to, but will say this that our Ram Lalla won’t be living in the tent now.”
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses people after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya. #RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/ugAIrpDCM5
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “Ram Lalla will not stay in a tent now. He will stay in the grand temple…”#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/DkbVzUwnsL
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
