Ayodhya Ram Temple Anniversary Celebration
January 11, 2025, in Ayodhya, a three-day-long celebration is being held that marks the first anniversary of the consecration of Ram Lalla in the Ram Temple. A majestic spectacle unfolded today as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived to the Ram Mandir. He performed the darshan of Ram Lalla and offered puja as well. This tremendous event undertaken by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has attracted thousands of devotees of Lord Ram from India and abroad . There are various activities planned to celebrate the occasion and it is anticipated that there will be a combination of religious and cultural activities.
धन्य अवध जो राम बखानी...
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 11, 2025
श्री अयोध्या धाम में श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में भगवान श्री रामलला सरकार के श्री विग्रह की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा की प्रथम वर्षगांठ के उपलक्ष्य में आयोजित प्रतिष्ठा-द्वादशी कार्यक्रम में...
जय जय श्री राम! https://t.co/NcGMjvyZbI
Prime Minister Modi Extends Greetings
With this momentous event taking place, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the people of India. He further added on X, “Heartiest congratulations to all the countrymen on the first anniversary of the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.” He expressed that it has a history in which centuries of sacrifice and toil was required to construct the temple and it now stands as a mark of importance to India as a country. The prime minister’s comments captured the imagination of millions about the unifying message of the temple for the people of India.
अयोध्या में रामलला की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा की प्रथम वर्षगांठ पर समस्त देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। सदियों के त्याग, तपस्या और संघर्ष से बना यह मंदिर हमारी संस्कृति और अध्यात्म की महान धरोहर है। मुझे विश्वास है कि यह दिव्य-भव्य राम मंदिर विकसित भारत के संकल्प की सिद्धि में एक… pic.twitter.com/DfgQT1HorT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 11, 2025
Why So January 11 And Not The Date Of January 22?
Several devotees have queries surrounding the date of idol consecration celebrating the first anniversary event on January 11, even though the idol’s consecration was performed on January 22, 2024. As stated by Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the event follows the Hindu calendar. Last year the Pran Pratishtha ceremony was celebrated on Paush Shukla Dwadashi, which corresponds to January 11 this year. Many Hindu festivals are, based on auspicious dates that have lunar calendars; hence, in this case, the date that is marked for the anniversary makes perfect sense.
The City Of Ayodhya Becomes Festive Hub
The city of Ayodhya has a new look, full of devotion and gaiety. The temple area has been adorned with flower ranging around half hundred quintals, giving it a lively atmosphere. Thick crowds of devotees fill the streets of the city, which is festooned with myriad colourful light and Knots. An estimated 2000 people from all walks of life including religious leaders, politicians and other dignitaries have been allowing access to the great event. On the other hand the chief minister yogi Adityanath is spearheading the celebrations with his both deputy chief ministers , so the occasion is a great one.
The Cultural Unification and Spiritual Importance
Consecration of the Ram Lalla is being celebrated as an anniversary and is of great importance to Hindus living all across the globe. This day also establishes the construction of the Ram Temple which is a monument for cultural and Spiritual of India. All the efforts made to build the magnificent structure finally built the temple thus making the commemorative anniversary even more historical, and filled with emotions. The temple becomes the essential factor for devotees to evolve together competing their ethnicity and regional borders.
Key Features of the Festival
The festival is expected to last for three days including a wide variety of traditional and religious activities. Devotees can take part in Bhajans, Kirtans with information offered by prominent saints . Intricate floral patterns along with light displays as part of the decoration have become the center of attraction for visitors. Due to the uniqueness of the celebration many devotees have turned up from far locations making it truly once in a lifetime celebration.
To ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for everyone The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has focused on many aspects regarding every situation where problems might arise. Crowd control, security of visitors along with the management of the temple has been taken into account and planned accordingly. Volunteers are also positioned around the temple to help everyone in and to keep everything organized. In case such an event occurs medical centers and emergency services are also available.
Live: Devotional Experience
With technology and media in hand, the event becomes reachable across the globe. The live broadcast on the Doordarshan channel as well as live streaming on YouTube enable people around the globe attend the ceremony online.
Conclusion: Important Moment in the History as Well as Spirit of India
This event marks the first anniversary of the Ram Lalla idol consecration. For the country, this is a significant and spiritually appealing occasion. It is a moment to look back and say thank you and a time to rejoice. The countless celebrations of the anniversary events are a strong reminder of the strength of faith. Indeed, this anniversary is meant to be remembered and cherished through the ages yet also serves as a reminder of things to come.
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