The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be thrown open to the public this morning, a day after the much-celebrated consecration ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by a host of politicians and celebrities.
Ahead of the opening, massive crowds were seen in front of the temple. Devotees began gathering at the temple in large numbers as early as 3 am. The gates will open to the public from 7 am to 11:30 am and then again from 2 pm to 7 pm.
The 'pran pratishtha' rituals were carried out yesterday, with PM Modi prostrating himself before the Ram Lalla idol.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of dignitaries, including Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Prime Minister Modi, expressing his emotions on Twitter, said, "The extraordinary moment of the consecration of Shri Ram Lalla's life in Ayodhya Dham is going to leave everyone emotional. It is my great pleasure to be a part of this divine programme. Jai Siya Ram!"
Following the ritual, PM Modi addressed a gathering of about 8,000, consisting of seers, individuals associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, and celebrities from various fields. The Prime Minister also visited the Kuber Tila and interacted with workers involved in the temple's construction.
The construction of the Ram Temple comes after a prolonged legal battle that concluded with the Supreme Court ruling in favour of the temple in November 2019. Prime Minister Modi, addressing the nation, declared the consecration of Ram Lalla's idol as the advent of a new era.
