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"I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha. This is a historic moment for devotees across the world. I am excited for the darshan of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya..," tweets Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India pic.twitter.com/nZz93QsknJ— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Celebrations at Times Square
Indian diaspora illuminated Times Square, New York to celebrate the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya.
(Pics: Consulate General of India, New York's 'X' account) pic.twitter.com/Y4Vq3TmAri— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
'I feel Lord Hanuman has personally invited me': Actor Chiranjeevi leaves for Ayodhya
"That is really great. Overwhelming. We feel it's a rare opportunity. I feel Lord Hanuman who is my deity, has personally invited me...We are so fortunate to witness this pranpratishta," says actor Chiranjeevi while departing for Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Telangana | Actor Ram Charan leaves from Hyderabad for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as Ayodhya Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony to take place today.
He says, "It's a long wait, we are all very honoured to be there." pic.twitter.com/6F4oBZylS8— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Artists perform folk dance, ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, today. pic.twitter.com/tBAzaesS71— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Morning visuals from Ram Janmabhoomi premises ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, today. pic.twitter.com/qIRiYVgnei— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Mumbai: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan leaves for Ayodhya.
Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple will take place today. pic.twitter.com/pOecsD92XQ— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Spiritual leader reaches Ayodhya with 'kumkum' from Maharashtra's Amravati
A spiritual leader carrying ‘kumkum’ from Maharashtra's Amravati district for the Ram temple consecration ceremony has reached Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, a local religious body representative said.
A vehicle laden with 500 kg of ‘kumkum’ leaves from Amravati is also en route, he said.
On January 18, local MP Navneet Rana attended the function to mark their departure.
Spiritual leader Rajeshwar Mauli, who also left for Ayodhya the same day, has reached the holy city in Uttar Pradesh with a silver ‘kalash’ (urn) containing 'kumkum', said Jagdish Gupta, president of the Kesari Dharm Samaj in Amravati.
Gupta said the ‘kumkum’ leaves are being transported in a vehicle shaped like a ‘rath’ (chariot) and are expected to reach Ayodhya by Monday or Tuesday.
Kumkum leaves carry profound social and religious significance in India.
The much-awaited consecration event at Ram temple will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals.
The shrine will be opened to the public a day later.
The "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end by 1 pm. The prime minister will then address a gathering of more than 7,000 people, including seers and prominent personalities, at the venue.
(With inputs from agencies)
#WATCH | Indian diaspora in the United States sing Ram Bhajan at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/mwFC6DtgyU— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif leave from Mumbai for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/bu8myp5EL6— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024