Ram Lalla statue by Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj selected for installation at Ram temple

AYODHYA: With the country counting down to the grand ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the new statue of Ram Lalla, sculpted by Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, has been selected for installation at Ram Temple.

“The Murti sculpted on Krishna Shila, by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj, has been selected as Shri Vigraha of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar”, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra announced on X. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra is the trust entrusted with the construction and management of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

कर्नाटक के प्रसिद्ध मूर्तिकार श्री अरुण योगीराज द्वारा कृष्णशिला पर निर्मित मूर्ति का चयन भगवान श्री रामलला सरकार के श्री विग्रह के रूप में प्रतिष्ठित होने हेतु किया गया है।

The Murti sculpted on Krishna Shila, by renowned sculptor Shri Arun Yogiraj, has been selected as Shri…

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 15, 2024

Earlier today, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai, announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the ‘Garbh Griha’ of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

Addressing a press conference, Rai said that the muhurat (auspicious timing) was decided by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid of Varanasi.

“The religious rituals will begin from January 16 and will continue till January 21. On January 22, ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony will take place. The idol for which ‘Pran Pratishtha’ will be done is expected to be around 150-200 kg. On January 18, the idol will be placed at its position in the ‘Garbh Griha’ of the temple”, he added. The Pran Prathishtha’ is expected to conclude by 1 pm on January 22.

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— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2024

Preparations are under way in full swing for the event, which is expected to be attended by thousands of dignitaries and people from all sections of society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22.

The formal procedures of pre-Praan Pratishtha sacraments will start on January 16 and continue till January 21. Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, holds great spiritual, historical and cultural significance for the people of India. (ANI)