Here are all the special arrangements made by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for this year's Ram Navami celebrations at Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
Ram Navami is one of the most auspicious festivals in India, and it celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, who is the seventh avatar of God Vishnu. Not just in India but even overseas, it is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals by the Indian diaspora. Just like every year, the excitement for Ram Navami is clearly visible across India. From brands working on their Ram Navami topicals to streets being decorated for the grand celebration, people are excited to celebrate the birth of their Maryada Purushottam Ram.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony was held on January 22, 2024, and it was India's Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, who led the ceremony with priests. Over 7,000 people were invited to the grand ceremony by the temple trust, and the entire nation watched the telecast of the pran pratistha ceremony.
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Ram Mandir Temple was built by Ahmedabad's Sompura family, who has a long history of constructing major Hindu temples across India. Talking about the cost involved in the construction of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, as per multiple reports, an estimated sum of Rs. 18,000 crores was reportedly spent to build the iconic temple.
People in different states of India are preparing for Ram Navami as per their respective cultural customs. However, it is true that the entire nation is excitedly waiting to witness the celebrations of Ram Navami at Ayodhya Ram Mandir. It is going to be a huge day for all the Sanatanis across the world, as it will be the first Ram Navami inside the newly-built Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
After a wait of over 500 years, Lord Ram's birth celebration will finally be held at his birthplace, which is why this year's Ram Navami is special for every Sanatani out there. Ayodhya Ram Mandir is all set to celebrate its first-ever Ram Navami on April 17, 2024. Every now and then, we come across several updates about the arrangements being made at Ram Mandir before the grand celebration.
According to a report in The Times Of India, Devraha Hans Baba Trust is going to deliver 1,11,111 kgs of laddoos as prasad to Ayodhya Ram Mandir. For the unversed, Devraha Hans Baba Trust sends prasad to various iconic temples across India. From Kashi Vishwanath Temple to Tirupati Balaji Temple, the trust has a long history of sending prasad to renowned Hindu temples across the country.
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With all the special arrangements going on at full throttle, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announces a major decision in favour of the general public. The trust confirmed that no VIPs will be entertained on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. The temple trust has urged VIPs to visit Ayodhya Ram Mandir after April 19, 2024, as they will be unable to handle them amidst the massive crowd that is gearing up for Ram Navami celebrations. As soon as the announcement was made, the general public and even VIPs hailed the move, showing trust's concern towards the devotees.
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Multiple reports suggest that the live telecast of the Ram Navami celebration at Ayodhya Ram Mandir will run for the entire day. Devotees from different parts of the country will be able to do the darshan of Ram Lalla on the auspicious day. While the entire celebration will be a treat for the devotees, a special five-minute moment is making all the buzz on the internet at the moment.
For the uninitiated, sun rays are going to be shone on the forehead of Ram Lalla's idol at around 12:16 pm in the afternoon, and it will be a mystical moment that every Sanatani in the world will witness. The mesmerising moment is going to last for just five minutes. Thus, it is extremely important for people to tune in to live streaming just at the right time on April 17, 2024.
According to a report in ABP Live, Ayodhya Ram Mandir will be all decked up for the special occasion of Ram Navami. The flowers that are going to be used for the same are being transported from Delhi and Karnataka. The report suggests that special kinds of flowers are coming from Delhi and Karnataka, which speaks volumes about the excitement and stature of Ram Navami as a festival. It will be interesting to see how things will unfold on April 17, 2024, but one thing is sure that it will be an emotional moment for every Sanatani in the world.
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