As the highly anticipated inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, draws near, Hindu devotees nationwide are immersed in joy and celebration. The consecration ceremony, also known as Pran Pratishtha, at the newly constructed Ram Mandir is set to commence at 12:20 pm on Monday, January 22, and is expected to conclude by 1 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will oversee the rituals, while devotees across the country will join in by lighting diyas in their homes. The installation of the idol of Lord Ram Lalla is another significant event scheduled for this day. Amidst the festive atmosphere, let's delve into what the Pran Pratishtha ceremony entails.
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Whats Really Behind the Significance of Pran Pratishtha Ceremony?
Pran Pratishtha is a ritual of great importance in the Hindu community. It involves a sacred process of chanting mantras and performing various rituals to invite the deity to inhabit an idol. Notably, during this ceremony, the eyes of the statue are opened for the first time. The term "Pran Pratishtha" combines two words, where "Pran" signifies life, and "Pratishtha" is translated as establishment.
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Alternatively, Pran Pratishtha can be understood as the establishment of the life force or the act of bringing the deity to life in the form of an idol. Upon the completion of the sacred rituals, the stone-crafted idols become a living embodiment of the deity.
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