Displaying dedication, PM Modi has embraced a disciplined routine, opting for floor sleeping and nourishing himself solely with coconut water during the 11-day 'anushthan' leading up to the consecration.
PM Modi's connection with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement traces back to 1990, when he joined the rath yatra alongside BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani. Having previously overseen the 'bhumi poojan' of the Ram temple in 2020, the 73-year-old leader continues his spiritual journey with the upcoming ceremony.
Here is the detailed itinerary for PM Modi on January 22:
- - 10:25 AM: Arrival at Ayodhya airport.
- - 10:45 AM: Arrival at Ayodhya helipad.
- - 10:55 AM: Arrival at Ram Janmabhoomi site.
- - 11 AM-12 PM: Reserved.
- - 12:05-12:55 PM: Commencement of 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals.
- - 12:55 PM: Departure from the consecration
- ceremony venue.
- - 1 PM: Arrival at public ceremony.
- - 1 PM-2 PM: Participation in a public event in Ayodhya.
- - 2:10 PM: Visit to Kuber Teela.
PM Modi, known for his spiritual endeavors, has visited temples with connections to the Ramayana. Recently, he offered prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy and Ramanathaswamy temples in Tamil Nadu, followed by a holy dip at the Rameswaram 'Angi theerth' beach. In Tamil Nadu, he listened to scholars reciting 'Kamba' Ramayana at Sri Rangam, an ancient shrine linked to the epic.
The centerpiece of the ceremony is the 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, crafted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, which was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday.
As Ayodhya braces for the momentous occasion, barricades have been set up at key locations, and vehicle entry has been restricted. Invitations have been extended to distinguished personalities, including Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, business magnates Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Stay tuned for the historic 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony as Ayodhya welcomes leaders, scholars, and luminaries from across the nation to witness this significant event.