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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: The opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has the whole country buzzing with excitement. Following the consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024, the idol of Lord Ram Lalla will be put at the Ram Temple. A large number of VVIPs and celebrities from around the globe are anticipated to attend the Pran Pratishtha event, as the temple's construction is nearing completion. Are you aware of the Hindu Pran Pratishtha ritual? While Lord Ram's devotees eagerly await the sacred event, let us first examine the rituals that comprise Pran Pratishtha.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: What Does Pran Pratishtha Mean? 

In Hinduism, an ancient ritual known as "Pran Pratishtha" involves installing a deity's idol at a temple, following sanctification. While chanting vedic hymns, the priests carry out several ceremonies during the idol installation period. Pran signifies vitality, whereas Pratishtha denotes foundation. Calling upon the life power within the idol is known as the Pran Pratishtha or consecration ceremony. 

 On January 22, 2024, after the consecration ceremony, the idol of Lord Ram Lalla will be placed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. (ANI Image Used For Representation)

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Significance Of Pran Pratishtha Ceremony 

In every temple, Pran Pratishtha is regarded as a significant custom. It is thought that each idol is just an adorning component of a figure prior to the Pran Pratishtha process. It is believed that by means of Pran Pratishtha, the sacred idols are endowed with extraordinary powers of the god. Devotees can then worship these idols after the completion of Pran Pratishtha. 

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Process Of The Pran Pratishtha Ceremony 

- The idol is carefully carried to the temple to begin the Pran Pratishtha ritual. After that, they are revived by giving them a sacred milk bath and saturating them with fragrances.  

- The idol is then placed in the sanctum sanctorum to begin the procedure. The chief priest at this time dresses the idol and positions it facing east. The priests begin reciting hymns and mantras and carrying out ceremonies once it is properly installed.  

- The idol's eyes are first opened. After this is done, the idol is considered worthy of worship. The rituals are believed to breathe life into the idol and bring the heavenly presence of the presiding deity into the temple. 

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- The idol is thought to be considered immortal once it is consecrated. After life is invoked, however, idol worship with all of its rituals must be performed daily.



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