In the heart of Ayodhya, a city deeply rooted in the cultural and religious fabric of India, a momentous event. Is unfolding—the construction and consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Scheduled for a grand pran pratishtha ceremony on January 22, the temple is set to become a symbol of faith. Identity, and a source of national pride. However, this journey towards completing. The Ram Temple has not been without its share of controversies and political intricacies.
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Notably absent from the upcoming pran pratishtha ceremony is Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). In a letter addressed to Champat Rai, the General Secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi. Teerth Kshetra, Pawar expressed his decision to skip the ceremony but assured that he would visit Ayodhya for “darshan”. After the completion of the pran pratishtha. Pawar’s choice reflects a nuanced stance. Emphasizing a personal connection with the religious aspect while steering clear of the perceived political overtones of the event.
The Congress party, too, has chosen to abstain from the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha, attributing its decision to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) alleged politicization of the temple project. Accusing the BJP of turning the ceremony into a “political project,”. The Congress statement highlighted the party’s commitment to abiding by the 2019 Supreme Court judgment. While expressing reservations about the event’s timing for electoral purposes.
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi defended the party’s decision, asserting that the ceremony had been turned into a “Narendra Modi and RSS-BJP function” with an unmistakable “election flavor.” Gandhi clarified that the Congress, while respecting sentiments associated with the Ram temple. Could not participate in an event designed around the Prime Minister and the RSS.
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On the flip side, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to attend. The installation of the idol of Ram Lalla during the ceremony. The extensive rituals leading up to the pran pratishtha began on January 16. Spanning seven days and culminating in the ceremony on January 22. Anil Mishra and his wife, Usha, have been designated as the main hosts for these rituals. With Mishra taking on the role of ‘pradhan yajman.’
The rituals include a ceremonial dip in the Saryu river, a ‘panchgavya’ offering. And various pujas symbolizing penance and seeking forgiveness for any shortcomings during the sculpting of the Ram Lalla idol. The consecration ceremony will take place in the presence of key dignitaries, including Prime Minister Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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Despite the political and ideological debates surrounding the Ram Temple, there is also a significant economic impact associated. With the pran pratishtha ceremony. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) anticipates that the event will generate business worth ₹1 lakh crore across the country. Praveen Khandelwal, the National Secretary General of CAIT, emphasized. That the ceremony not only resonates. With religious sentiments but also stimulates economic activities, giving rise to new businesses based. On traditional economic systems.
Approximately 30,000 different programs organized by trade associations across the country are expected to accompany the Ram temple consecration. These include market processions, Shri Ram Chowki, Shri Ram rallies, and various assemblies, reflecting. The widespread enthusiasm and excitement among people from all sections of society.
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The demand for products associated with Ayodhya’s Ram Temple is on the rise, with traders gearing up to meet this surge. Shri Ram flags, banners, caps, t-shirts, and printed ‘kurtas’ featuring the image of the Ram temple are witnessing high demand. Additionally, models of the Ram Mandir are expected to be sold in large numbers. Reflecting the fervor and anticipation surrounding this historic event.
As the nation eagerly awaits the culmination of the pran pratishtha ceremony. It is evident that the journey of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Transcends mere construction and consecration. It is a confluence of religious beliefs, political dynamics, and economic opportunities. A tapestry that reflects the multifaceted nature of India’s cultural and societal landscape.
