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Ram Darbar consecrated in Ayodhya
AYODHYA [Maha Media]: The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple witnessed a landmark moment on Thursday — the grand Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Darbar. With sacred chants echoing through the air and rituals steeped in Vedic precision, the divine ensemble of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna and Hanuman was ceremonially installed on the first floor of the temple.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the chief guest at the event, made offerings to the deities and participated in the deeply symbolic rituals. The Chief Minister also paid his respects at the historic Hanumangarhi temple before entering the Ram Mandir complex.
“This is not just a religious ceremony — it is a reaffirmation of India’s soul,” said Yogi Adityanath, speaking to saints and dignitaries after the rituals. “The installation of Ram Darbar strengthens Ayodhya’s position as a beacon of Sanatan dharma.”
The consecration was performed during a spiritually charged 15-minute window — from 11.25 am to 11.40 am — coinciding with Ganga Dussehra and a rare Siddha Yoga, a celestial alignment said to amplify the efficacy of religious rites.
“Today, Ayodhya and Rameshwaram were united in spirit,” said Mahant Amrita Das, a senior seer from the Ram Mandir. “The simultaneous consecration of Ram Darbar here and there forms a sacred bridge across India’s spiritual geography.”
The day began well before sunrise, with priests, scholars, and ascetics assembling in the sanctified precincts of the temple by 6.00 am. The air was thick with smoke, the sound of conches, and the cadence of Vedic mantras as the yagya mandap came alive in a spectacle of devotion.
By the time the main ritual began, the atmosphere had turned almost surreal — a blend of mysticism and meticulousness, where every gesture held centuries of inherited meaning.
Adding to the grandeur were dazzling ornaments donated by Mukesh Patel, a businessman from Surat. His offerings included a 1,000-carat diamond, 30 kilograms of silver, 300 grams of gold, and 300 carats of rubies — used to craft eleven crowns, jewellery sets, and traditional shringar items for the deities.
“These aren’t just ornaments,” said Dr. Anil Mishra, trustee of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. “They reflect India’s undivided devotion and the unmatched generosity of its people. This temple isn’t merely a monument; it’s a national manuscript etched in marble.”
The idols, including Lord Ram seated on an ornate throne, are sculpted from a rare kind of marble — slabs that have aged nearly 40 years and are expected to last a millennium.
“This marble is no ordinary stone,” said master sculptor Satyanarayan Pandey, who supervised the carvings. “It grows more lustrous with every ritual wash. This is divinity carved in permanence.”
The stone was rigorously tested by IIT Hyderabad scientists for strength, moisture resistance, thermal stability, and surface friction before it was deemed worthy of being shaped into the divine forms.
According to Saint Mithilesh Nandani Sharan, the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Darbar is part of a larger spiritual project. “Along with this divine ensemble, shrines of Rishis, Mata Shabari, Nishadraj, and a majestic statue of Swami Tulsidas are also being sanctified. Each installation adds soul to the stone.”
“These are not just sculptures,” he added. “They are echoes of the Ramayana cast in form, breathing life into India’s civilizational ethos.”
As thousands of devotees continue to pour into Ayodhya, the temple premises have been designated a Red Zone. Security has been bolstered with ATS units, armoured vehicles, and a three-tier surveillance system to ensure smooth and safe access for pilgrims and saints.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust reaffirmed its commitment to complete the entire temple complex — including its additional shrines, cultural spaces, and infrastructure — by December 2025.
The consecration of the Ram Darbar is more than a ceremonial milestone — it is a signal to the world that Ayodhya has risen not only from the pages of myth and memory but now stands carved in marble and sanctified in spirit.
In the words of Dr. Mishra: “This temple will not just narrate the story of Lord Ram — it will echo the story of Bharat.”
