In anticipation of the highly awaited ‘pran-pratishtha' or consecration ceremony at the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, social media is ablaze with excitement as enthusiasts gear up to celebrate this monumental event. Joining the chorus, industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his Monday motivation, emphasizing Lord Ram as a figure that transcends religion.
In a tweet, Mahindra expressed, ''It won't surprise you that my #MondayMotivation this morning is the #MaryadaPurushottam Lord Ram. Because he is a figure that transcends Religion. No matter what one's faith, we are all drawn to the concept of a being dedicated to living with honor and strong values. His arrows are targeted at evil & injustice. The state of ‘Ram Rajya'—ideal governance—is an aspiration for all societies. Today, the word ‘RAM' belongs to the world…''
The ‘pran-pratishtha' ceremony is scheduled to commence at 12:20 PM and is expected to conclude by 1:00 PM. The event will be graced by the presence of approximately 7,000 VVIPs from various domains, including actors, sportspersons, industrialists, and politicians.
Noteworthy is the magnificent Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, boasting dimensions of 380 feet in length (east-west), 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height. The temple is supported by a total of 392 pillars and features 44 doors. The pillars and walls intricately showcase sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. The main sanctum sanctorum on the temple's ground floor houses the idol of Ram Lalla.
To honor the consecration ceremony, several states have declared a half-day or holiday for government offices, boards, and corporations. Meanwhile, Ayodhya is under stringent security measures, featuring a multi-layered security cover equipped with 10,000 CCTV cameras and drones with artificial intelligence capabilities.