RAM LALLA IDOL
I selected the Krishna Shila stone from HD Kote," Yogiraj said.
Rai said the current idol of Ram Lalla, which is worshipped at the makeshift temple, will also be kept in the sanctum sanctorum.
The selection of the idol of the child god Hindus believe Lord Ram was born at the site marks a significant step towards the opening of the Ram Temple on January 22 in a ceremony to be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Building the temple in Ayodhya has been part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for decades and is likely to be a major issue for the party in general elections later this year.
"As per the time decided by Kashi-based eminent priest Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, the Pran Pratishtha (consecration ceremony) on January 22 will begin at 12.20pm and should be over by 1pm. The 'karmakand vidhi (rituals)' would be undertaken on the guidance of Laxmikant Shastri, also from Kashi," said Rai.
"Thereafter, PM Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will express their manobhav (feelings). I am using this word deliberately as using bhashan (speech) doesn't seem apt for such a momentous occasion. This process should take anywhere between 65 and 75 minutes," Rai said.
Nritya Gopal Das, who heads the Ram Janmabhoomi Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, will give his blessings on the occasion. Roughly 8,000 guests have been invited for the event.
"After the consecration ceremony, or post 2.30pm, the timing could vary by up to five minutes, all the invited guests will enter the temple for darshan of the Ram Lalla. The entry will be done by 10.30am, much before the arrival of PM Modi and there is a possibility that the departure could be delayed by up to 5pm or may be 6pm or 7pm. So, keeping in view the fact that the stay could be delayed for long, arrangements for food and refreshments would be made," Rai said.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der January 16, 2024-Ausgabe von Hindustan Times.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der January 16, 2024-Ausgabe von Hindustan Times.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
'Smugglers used Starlink for navigation'
The Andaman and Nicobar Police on Thursday recovered sophisticated satellite communication equipment and saved navigation coordinates from a Myanmarese vessel caught earlier this week with what officials called the largestever drug haul in the region approximately 6,000kg of methamphetamine worth over ₹36,000 crore.
Let athletes other than cricketers get benefits too: SC on job delays
SC HAS PULLED UP HIMACHAL GOVT FOR MAKING AN ASIAN GAMES GOLD MEDALLIST RUN PILLAR TO POST FOR GETTING EMPLOYMENT
India seeks 'scope', 'principles' of treaty on plastic phase-out
India has called upon UN member states to develop a clear scope and principle for the new legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, currently being negotiated during the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in South Korea's Busan.
MP CM visits Germany, calls for bolstering ties
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said that coordination between Germany and India would open new doors for industrial development in Madhya Pradesh.
UGC releases norms for faster completion of degrees
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released guidelines allowing students to complete undergraduate degrees faster or slower than the standard duration by earning required credits.
Any order suspending telecom services must be public: New rule
The government has made it mandatory to make public all orders suspending telecom services, including internet shutdowns, with specific reasons, geographical area and duration, which cannot exceed 15 days.
34-YR-OLD WOMAN HELD FOR HOAX CALL TO KILL PM
A 34-year-old woman from Nalasopara in Palghar district was detained for allegedly making a hoax call to the city police, claiming that there was a plan to eliminate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the weapons to be used had already been finalised.
Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice for SC
The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi high court Chief Justice Manmohan to the apex court.
Critical telecom infra rules come into effect
THE SECTION EMPOWERS THE CENTRE TO NOTIFY TELECOM NETWORKS AS CTI IF THEIR DISRUPTION IS SEVERELY IMPACTFUL
Priyanka makes Parliament debut, sworn in as LS MP from Wayanad
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra commenced her legislative career on Thursday by taking oath as the Lok Sabha member from Wayanad constituency in Kerala on Thursday amid a rapturous welcome from the party lawmakers.
