Ceremony Details: The second Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya Ram Temple will be held today, June 5, 2025. The rituals will start at 11 AM with Vedic chanting and havan.
Presiding Dignitary: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lead the rituals and will also perform the ceremonial ‘uncovering of the eyes’ of the idols of Lord Ram and Sita.
Occasion and Organisers: The three-day event (June 3–5) is organized by the Anjaneya Sewa Trust. The final ceremony coincides with CM Yogi’s 53rd birthday.
From Baal Roop to Raja Ram: In January 2024, the first Pran Pratishtha consecrated Ram Lalla in Baal Roop (child form). Today’s ceremony marks the installation of Raja Ram, the kingly form of Lord Rama.
Darbar Details: The Ram Darbar includes marble idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman, seated on a two-foot white marble throne, crafted in Jaipur.
Temple Architecture: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is built in traditional Nagara style, adorned with detailed carvings of Hindu deities. The Darbar is 4.5 feet high.
Deity Attire: Renowned designer Manish Tiwari created the deity’s costumes featuring zari, embroidery, and precious stones.
Security Measures: Heavy deployment of CRPF, PAC, and SSF is in place. Routine darshan continues, but entry to the first floor is restricted for general devotees.
Prasad Distribution: 62,000 boxes of prasad made from chickpeas and moong dal barfi are being distributed. These were dispatched from Lucknow by Chhappan Bhog.
Ramayana Exhibit: The second floor of the temple will soon host a multilingual Ramayana exhibit, including the oldest known versions of the epic.
