GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21th Jan. Goddess Sita’s maternal house, Ayodhya, is now bubbling with happiness and enthusiasm as the countdown to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir has begun. There will be a plethora of events planned in anticipation of the occasion, with much hoopla and gaiety.
The city is filled with the constant reverberation of Lord Ram and Sita’s hymns. Everyone living in Janakpurdham is beaming with happiness, and the Janaki Temple is adorned with lights.
We have also felt a surge of happiness following the Pran Pratishtha function held on January 22 at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. On that day, we have a number of events scheduled that will begin in the morning and last through the end of the day. We are going to make Rangolis with vermillion powder and a depiction of Lord Ram made out of flowers. In our home, we shall also observe Deepawali. The entire city of Janakpur is pleased with the construction of the temple in Ayodhya, according to Bharat Kumar Sah, a Janakpur resident who spoke to ANI.
The installation of the Ram Lalla deity at the majestic temple is the subject of the January 22 ceremony. Hundreds of officials, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are anticipated to attend. For the occasion, 4,000 saints from different sects have been invited by the trust.
“As for myself, I’m quite thrilled and anticipating the Pran Pratishtha event. On January 22, I’ll celebrate Deepawali in the evening and ignite lamps at the temple. While visiting the Janaki Temple on Saturday night, Sanjay Mandal, another Janakpur resident, told ANI, “I am also requesting my friends and others to hold Deepawali on January 22.”
At the Ram temple in the sacred city of Ayodhya on January 22, India is hosting the great Pran Pratishtha celebration.
The principal ceremonies of the consecration ceremony will be performed by Varanasi priest Lakshmi Kant Dixit, according to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple trust.
The Chief Mahanth and the Chotte Mahanth have been invited to the event and have already departed for Ayodhya from Janakpur, Nepal. In the past, as part of the ceremony, Janakpur brought offerings, known locally as “Bhaar,” to Ayodhya. These donations included clothing, food, decorations, and other necessities.
There are public screenings of music dedicated to ‘Ram Lala’ and the shout of ‘Jai Shree Ram’ resonating over the city amid festivities across Goddess Sita’s mother birthplace.
On Saturday, “Astajaam” began at the Mahabir Mandir near the Janakpur railway station, where chants of Ramadan were performed nonstop. Worshippers covered their heads with scarves bearing Ramadan phrases.
“Since Lord Hanuman is essential to Lord Ram’s journey, we have initiated the three-day Astajaam program, which is continuous.” We are going to work on it until tomorrow. We started it today. We shall do Hanuman Aradhana and recite the Hanuman Chalisa twelve times on January 22. Later in the evening, we will ignite oil-fed clay lamps,” said Kamal Hathi, an Astajaam organizer and devotee in Janakpur, as reported by ANI.
Numerous devotees have persisted in attending and participating in the several Astajaams held at Janakpur. In order to make their travel easier, those participating in these large-scale religious lectures and chanting rites are currently waiting for the construction of a railroad connecting the two cities.
“We can’t wait to visit Ayodhya following the Pran Pratistha ceremony. A resident of Janakpur named Kamlesh Kumar Mandal remarked, “We obviously would go there, pay a visit to Lord Ram, seek blessings; this comes as good news for Nepal.” The crowd behind him chanted, “Jai Shree Ram.”
Another follower and Janakpur resident, Kamlesh, anticipates that the two historic locations will soon have railroad connections.
“I hope that a train that runs at least twice a month would be built to connect Mithila (Janakpur) and Ayodhya. Anuj Kapar, a Janakpur resident, stated, “I hope it starts soon and residents here don’t have to struggle to reach Ayodhya and Ayodhya residents to come to Mithila.”
It was believed that Janakpur, or Mithila, was the kingdom of King Janak. He arranged a “Swayamvar” ceremony, during which his daughter Sita selected a groom from among the princes of the many participating kingdoms.
But there was a requirement in order to be qualified for the marriage. The Shiva Dhanus, or Lord Shiva’s bow, needed to be strung by the prince. However, only Lord Ram was able to raise it. The bow broke in half when he attempted to string it, making him the ideal husband for Goddess Sita.
