Shriramlalla instated in Shriram Temple at Ayodhya
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) – The moment that devotees of Shriram were awaiting for the past 500 years, arrived on 22nd January 2024 at 12.29 p.m. Millions of people not only in Bharat, but all over the world experienced this moment.
Shriram devotees saw with their own eyes the charming smile of Shriramlalla in child-form. This awakened their bhav (Spiritual emotion) and tears of bhav flowed freely. This was one instance when crores of people came together, and seeing the form of their beloved Deity, their bhav awakened.
This may very well be the first instance in many Eras not only in the history of Bharat, but in the history of the whole world. This happened during the consecration of Shriram’s Idol in child-form in the magnificent Shriram Temple at Ayodhya.
There is no doubt that many people (besides Shriram devotees in the world) would have had such a spiritual experience, but Deities in the Triloka (Three worlds), Sages and Ascetics too would have experienced this moment and showered flowers on the Idol of Prabhu Shriram in child-form.
While watching the Pranapratishtha of the Idol in the magnificent Shriram Temple, many people had the spiritual experience that the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ has been established in Bharat, and now Ramrajya has descended on Bharat.
For those who wondered – How will the Hindu Rashtra be ? – this experience would have been a reply enough !
There is no doubt that the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ will function as per the sentiment expressed in the various Names of Shriram such as Maryadapurushottam, Patit Pavan, Sitaram, Kodandadhari Ram, Balakram.
The Pranapratistha was accomplished in this way
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Shriram Temple at 12.05 p.m. Holding a red robe and a silver umbrella, he walked to Shriram Temple. Puja was performed for some time in the presence of priests outside the sanctum sanctorum. On this occasion, rituals were performed by Mr Laxmikant Dixit (A descendant of Gaga Bhatt, the priest who had coronated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj). The famous astrologer Mr Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, who had decided on the muhurt (the auspicious time) of the Pranapratishtha was also present.
After this, Prime Minister Modi and the priests along with Mrs Anandiben Patel (Uttar Pradesh Governor), Mr Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister), H.H. Sarsanghachalak (Dr) Mohan Bhagwat, H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj (Treasurer of Shriram Janmabhoomi Teerthkshetra Trust) entered the sanctum sanctorum. Mr Nritya Gopal Das Maharaj (The President of the Trust), Mr Satyendra Das (Chief priest of Ramlalla), Dr Anil Mishra (the host of the Pranapratishtha) for the past seven days were already present.
For the next 15 minutes, various rituals associated with the Pranapratishtha were performed. At 12.29 p.m., after the rituals of the Shriram Idol started on the Divine muhurt, the Idol was shown to the whole world. This was followed by other rituals for about half an hour and then Arati was performed. The rituals were followed by Prime Minister Modi’s speech and after that all the invitees were allowed to have darshan in the Temple.
Glimpses into the heart-warming moments of the Consecration Ceremony
Blessed are we to have witnessed this Divine moment in our lifetime !
Prime Minister Modi’s bhav awakened during the rituals
The Pranapratishtha ritual was performed for almost 1 hour by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was the host. Prime Minister Modi was in a state of awakened bhav (Spiritual emotion) during the entire ceremony.
Millions of Shriram devotees saw Prime Minister Modi chanting the Name of Shriram, chanting mantras and performing each ritual in a very emotional manner. For the first time in the 75 years of India’s Independence, people saw such bhav in a Prime Minister. Every devotee, seeker and disciple experienced from Prime Minister Modi the bhav we should have unto a Deity and especially for Prabhu Shriram, whose consecration was being done after 500 years.
After the demolition of the Babri structure in 1992, Shriramlalla was instated in a tent on a square at that place. Upon seeing Shriramlalla in the tent, Prime Minister Modi had vowed that he would come here again only after the construction of a majestic Shriram Temple. Shriram devotees could experience that Prime Minister Modi’s gratitude was awakened since his vow was fulfilled after the Pranapratishtha of the Idol.
Attendance of over 7,000 invitees at the ceremony
Seating arrangements for over 7,000 invitees had been made in the premises of Shriram Temple. Large LED screens were put up at various places so that the invitees could watch the rituals. Ascetics, Saints, Mahants, Varkaris, Chiefs of various religious sects, Chief Ministers, Ministers, Advocates, actors, sportsmen, industrialists, etc. were among the invitees. Among these special invitees, the Spiritual Heirs of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale – Shrisatshakti (Mrs) Binda Nilesh Singbal and Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil – were present on behalf of Sanatan Sanstha.
Ringing of bells by the invitees during the Arati
Arati was performed after the consecration of Shriram’s Idol. Before this, small bells had been distributed to the invitees present in the Temple premises. Once the Arati started, bells were rung by all the invitees.
Flowers showered on the Temple from Indian Army’s helicopters
The darshan of the Idol was opened to the public on the Divine muhurt at 12.29 p.m. in the Shriram Temple. At the same time, flowers were showered on the Temple and in the Temple premises from Indian Army’s helicopters.
Showering of flowers from helicopters on Ayodhya
After flowers were showered on the Temple and the invitees by helicopters, they were showered on Ayodhya as well. At this time, all the devotees raised their hands and chanted the Name of Shriram.
Prime Minister Modi showered flowers on the construction workers of the Temple
Prime Minister Modi guided the invitees present in the Temple premises after the completion of the ritual of consecration of the Shriram Idol. He met the workers and engineers who worked tirelessly for the construction of the Temple over the past 4 years and showered flowers on them.
Special moments
1. There was a massive crowd on both sides of the road leading to Ayodhya. When Prime Minister Modi arrived in a vehicle, everyone chanted ‘Jai Shriram’.
2. In Ayodhya, large screens had been put up for the live telecast of the Idol consecration ceremony.
3. As soon as the Idol of Prabhu Shriram was unveiled, all started hailing Shriram everywhere in Ayodhya.
4. After the unveiling of the Idol of Shriram, fireworks were set off at various places in Ayodhya.
5. Various cultural dances of Uttar Pradesh were performed on small stages on the streets of Ayodhya.
Unique phenomenaSun appears after many days For the past few days, Ayodhya was engulfed by fog even in the afternoons. On 22nd January 2024, the day of the Pranapratishtha, Sun Deity appeared in the morning itself. The fog had disappeared and it was sunny. Consequently, it was less chilly. |
The Venerable presence of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale’s Spiritual Heirs for the ceremony
Shriram Janmabhoomi has been liberated after a long struggle of 500 years. Today, we are witnessing the ceremony of Ramlalla’s consecration in the magnificent Shriram Temple. This is a very important day for the followers of Sanatan Hindu Dharma. This consecration is being performed with due respect to all the Saints and Ascetics across the country and in their presence.
The historic and unprecedented grand Divine Pranapratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya was graced by the Spiritual Heirs of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale (Founder of Sanatan Sanstha) – Shrisatshakti (Mrs) Binda Nilesh Singbal and Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil. Mr Champat Rai (General Secretary of ‘Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust’) had honourably invited them.
Both the Heirs expressed their gratitude a million times unto Prabhu Shriram for the opportunity to participate in the Idol consecration ceremony.
(Mrs) Binda Singbal
This is the beginning of Ramrajya ! : Shrisatshakti (Mrs) Binda Singbal
During the ceremony, Shrisatshakti (Mrs) Binda Nilesh Singbal said that the reinstatement of Ramlalla in Shriram Temple is the beginning of Ramrajya.
This is the beginning of the creation of the Satyayug within Kaliyug ! : Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil
“Shriram is a Divine connection that bonds everyone from the Himalayas in the North to the Indian Ocean in the South. The construction of the Temple is not only the victory of Dharma over adharma (Unrighteousness), but also the beginning of the new creation of the Satyayug within Kaliyug, the Divine creation of the ‘Hindu Rashtra’, effectively meaning the rise of our own Nation which will have the foundation of Dharma; an all-powerful, well-organised, with ample amenities, happy, prosperous, civilised self-governance”, said Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil on this auspicious occasion.
Silent for 44 Years, Mouni Baba said He will break silence with Chants of ‘Ram Naam’ on 22nd JanuaryMadhya Pradesh’s ‘Mouni Baba’ finally decided to break his vow of silence for the first time in 44 years on 22nd January after the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya’s Shriram Temple. He has been silent since the age of 10, earning him the name of ‘Mouni Baba’. Named Mohan Gopal Das at birth, Mouni Baba is believed to have been among the Karsevaks in 1992. All this while, how did he express himself ? He used chalk and a slate. He also used pen and paper sometimes. The Ascetic has been walking around barefoot since 1984, when he pledged to put on slippers only after Prabhu Shriram’s Idol is installed on the ‘throne of Ayodhya’. He says he has full faith in Prime Minister Modi. The authorities had promised him that he will be taken to Ayodhya to visit Shriram Temple. |
Construction of the Temple is not only the victory of Dharma over adharma, but also the creation of the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ !