Ayodhya's Ram Temple Aglow for Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi temple in Ayodhya has been vibrantly illuminated ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the Ram Darbar, scheduled from June 3 to June 5. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to attend the Saryu Jayanti Janmotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on June 5. Concurrently, local authorities have initiated measures to ban meat sales along key religious routes like Ram Path, with discussions on a liquor ban also underway.
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The Pran Pratishtha ceremony is a sacred Hindu ritual where the idol of a deity is ceremoniously infused with 'life,' making the temple sanctified for worship. For the Ram Darbar at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi temple, it marks a major milestone in the completion and religious activation of the temple, drawing devotees from across the country.
Bans on meat and liquor sales along religious routes are implemented to maintain the sanctity of the festival and respect Hindu customs, as many devotees consider Ayodhya and its events deeply sacred. Such measures are common during major Hindu religious ceremonies to ensure an atmosphere of reverence and order.
The site is believed by Hindus to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. It has been a focal point of religious and cultural significance for centuries, with historical disputes between Hindus and Muslims over the land, culminating in the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 and a Supreme Court verdict in 2019 allowing the temple's construction.
Saryu Jayanti Janmotsav celebrates the birth anniversary of the Saryu River, which holds religious significance in Hinduism. The Chief Minister's attendance underscores the event's importance for the state and highlights the government's support for religious and cultural festivities in Ayodhya.