New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who performed the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya on Monday was seen dressed in a cream-coloured traditional kurta-pajama, matching jacket and a stole.
Inside the intricately carved white marble temple PM Modi climbed up a series of stairs to reach the garbha griha for the the pran-pratistha ceremony.
The Prime Minister who had undertaken an 11-day Anushtan in the run-up to the day led the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ rituals, which began with a prayer to Lord Vishnu.
Amidst hymns and vedic chants of mantras by priests, PM Narendra Modi offered prayers to Ram Lalla. The 51 inch tall idol was unveiled at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
The Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony was performed in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat among others.
“The divine moment of Pran Prathishta of Shri Ram Lala in Ayodhya Dham is an emotional moment for everyone. It is my good fortune to be part of this unique programme. Jai Siyaram,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
Outside, Indian Air Force (IAF) choppers showered flower petals over Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple premises as idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled. The air in the premises was filled with chants of ‘Jai Sri Ram’ by invitees. Over 8,000 guests have been invited for the ceremony at the grand temple.
Representatives of all major spiritual and religious sects of the country are attending the historic cerenmony . People from all walks of life including representatives of various tribal communities are also attending the ceremony. Prime Minister will address this distinguished gathering on the occasion.
