Ayodhya Ram Mandir Ceremony: Ram Lalla Idol undergoes a ceremonial bath with medicated water; Key points
On the sixth day of Pran Pratishtha, the Ram Lalla idol was washed with water from 114 kalash (vases), each containing special medicinal fluids.
Ayodhya: As the entire nation awaits the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Ram Lalla idol was washed with water from 114 Kalash (vases) on the sixth day of the ceremony. The bath liquid consists of several special medicinal liquids, according to a report by news agency ANI.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol entered its sixth day today, marking another important step in the auspicious Pran Pratishtha event. The day began with the daily puja of the gods, a practice central to the ongoing Pran Pratishtha rituals.
“Today's puja ritual started with the havan and the idol of Ram Lalla was kept at Madhyadhivas today. Night Jagran Adhivas will also start today itself. The worship of the ancient idol of Ram Lalla also takes place in the Yagyashala. The rituals of worship are performed with various flowers procured from many places including Chennai and Pune,” Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra stated on Sunday.
Details of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony
In today's puja, Anil Mishra along with his family, Vishwa Hindu Parishad President Dr RN Singh and others performed the puja rituals.
Earlier on Saturday, rituals involving sugar and fruits along with daily prayers and Havan were performed on the fifth day of the Vedic rituals preceding the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.
Meanwhile, posters depicting the child version of Lord Ram adorned the gateway to the grand Ayodhya temple on Saturday, two days ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22.
Ayodhya was abuzz with the chatter of locals and the excitement and anticipation was palpable ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' and grand opening of the temple on Monday.
Ram Mandir places in Sanctum Sanctorum
Earlier, on Friday, the idol of Ram Lalla, carved by famous Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Shrouded in a veil, the first photo of the idol was unveiled during the installation ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum on January 18.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, which will be led by a number of priests chosen from across the country. A team of priests will be led by Lakshami Kant Dixit.
(With input from agencies)