On 22 january 2024 ram mandir, the sacred city of Ayodhya will witness history unfold as it hosts the Pran Patishtha ceremony for the Ram Mandir. This momentous occasion, eagerly awaited by millions across the nation, will see the Prime Minister gracing the event as the chief guest. More than 7,000 attendees, including politicians, film personalities, and industrialists, are expected to witness the grandeur of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s consecration.
Preparations and Dignitaries:
As the Pran Patishtha ceremony approaches, the entire city is abuzz with activity. The Prime Minister will not only inaugurate the Ram temple but will also hold the position of the chief guest. Anticipation is high, with estimates suggesting that over 7,000 individuals, including politicians, film personalities, and prominent industrialists, will be in attendance to witness this historic event in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony promises to be a moment of deep religious fervor and cultural celebration.
Nationwide Holidays:
The Ram Mandir Inauguration’s significance reverberates across the country, leading to the declaration of holidays in various states. Schools and central government offices in different states will shut down, allowing citizens to actively participate in the festivities. The Union government has announced a ‘half-day’ closure of central government offices, institutions, and industrial establishments on January 22, with regular working hours resuming at 2:30 PM on the same day.
State-wise Declarations:
Various states have taken proactive measures to honor this significant Hindu event. Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Rajasthan, and Gujarat are among the states that have either declared a full holiday or a half-day closure of government offices and educational institutions.
- Tripura: All government offices and educational institutions will remain closed until 2:30 pm on January 22 to allow employees to participate in the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha celebrations.
- Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced the closure of government offices until 2:30 pm on January 22 in light of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple.
- Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the closure of educational institutions, and liquor shops will remain closed throughout the state on that day.
- Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared a school holiday and announced a dry day, closing all types of shops, including liquor and Bhang outlets.
- Goa: The Goa government has declared a holiday for government employees and schools on January 22 in light of the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.
- Haryana: The Haryana government has announced the closure of schools on January 22, and liquor consumption will not be permitted anywhere in the state on the day of the consecration ceremony.
- Odisha: All government offices in Odisha will remain closed for half a day on January 22 in honor of the Ram temple consecration ceremony.
- Assam: The Assam government declared a half-holiday on January 22 for state government offices and educational institutions in light of the Ram temple consecration ceremony.
- Rajasthan: The Rajasthan government declared a half-day holiday on January 22, and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the decision during a BJP Legislature Party meeting.
- Gujarat: All government offices in Gujarat will remain closed for half a day on January 22 to celebrate the consecration of the Ram temple.
Central Government’s Decision:
The Department of Personnel and Training announced a half-day holiday for all central government offices on January 22 to allow employees to participate in the celebrations. Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized that the decision was made to respect the overwhelming sentiments surrounding the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha.
The Grand Ceremony:
The pran-pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple, scheduled for 12:30 pm on January 22, will be a momentous occasion graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries. The ceremonies, initiated on January 16, have been a week-long affair, with specific rituals performed each day leading up to the grand event. The idol of Lord Ram, having arrived at the temple complex, is poised to undergo cleansing rituals on the third day of the pre-consecration rituals, symbolizing the sanctity of the occasion.
Bar Council’s Appeal and Commemorative Stamps:
Recognizing the immense religious, historical, and cultural significance of the event, the Bar Council of India has written to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, requesting a national holiday on January 22. In a notable gesture, Prime Minister Modi released commemorative postage stamps, depicting the history and moments surrounding the opening of the Ram Temple.
conclusion
January 22, 2024, stands as a day of immense cultural and religious importance as Ayodhya witnesses the consecration of the Ram Mandir. The declared holidays across states and central government offices signify the nation’s collective reverence for this historic event, allowing citizens to participate wholeheartedly in the celebrations. The grandeur of the ceremonies, coupled with the widespread declarations of holidays, exemplifies the unity in diversity as the nation comes together to mark this momentous occasion.
