The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony will be overseen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the primary rituals being conducted by a group of priests led by Lakshmikant Dixit.
On the sixth day of the consecration ceremony for the Ram Lalla idol, a pivotal stage in the auspicious Pran Pratishtha event will unfold. The day will begin with the customary worship of the deities, an integral aspect of the ongoing Pran Pratishtha rituals.
After the morning worship, the sacred fire, known as Havan, will be ignited.
Subsequently, the idol will be subjected to a ceremonial bath, wherein specially medicated liquids from 114 Kalash (vases) will be utilized for the symbolic purification of the deities. In the evening, the ‘Vyahati Hom,’ a ritual involving sacred offerings into the consecrated fire, will take place, followed by a night vigil comprising routine worship and aarti.
On the upcoming Sunday, the customary worship of the deities, along with the kindling of the sacred fire (Havan), will be performed. Subsequently, the idol will undergo a bathing ritual, utilizing diverse medicated waters from 114 Kalash (vases). The day will also feature the ‘Vyahati Hom’ ceremony, followed by a night vigil that includes routine evening worship and aarti, as conveyed by Shri Ram Havan on X.
The Pran Pratishtha’s fifth day unfolded with a rich tapestry of Vedic ceremonies, encompassing the offering of sugar and fruits. Commencing with the customary daily prayers, Havan, and various Vedic rites, the day’s focal point was the consecration and worship of 81 Kalash within the temple courtyard.
The trust reported, “On January 20, 2024, we conducted daily prayers, Havan, and other rituals, including ceremonies with sugar and fruits. Additionally, 81 Kalash were installed and venerated in the temple courtyard. Evening worship and aarti were also part of the day’s proceedings.”
The sculpted idol of Shri Ram Lalla, skillfully crafted by the acclaimed Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was positioned within the temple’s sanctum sanctorum on Friday. Draped in a veil, the inaugural photograph of the idol was unveiled during the placement ceremony inside the sanctum sanctorum a day earlier.