'Jai Shri Ram-Sitaram' echoes in Ayodhya as consecration rituals starts today

'Jai Shri Ram-Sitaram' echoes in Ayodhya: Amid the festive air in Ayodhya and the euphoria around the consecration of the grand Ram Temple on January 22, a spiritual ambience has engulfed Ayodhya, with the resonating chants of "Jai Shri Ram" emerging from every shop, house, road, and pathway permeating the air. A harmonious blend of heritage and modernity characterises the new Ayodhya, evident in its ornate decorations and cultural richness.

Notably, the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla will be held on January 22.

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The old city Ayodhya is transforming into a spectacle reminiscent of the splendour of the 'Treta Yuga'. The Ram flags proudly waving in the shops of Rampath offer a captivating sight to the devotees

The splendour that greets a visitor while entering Ayodhya from Ram Ghat is reminiscent of the spectacular Diwali celebrations.

Navya Ayodhya seamlessly combines heritage and modernity, which is evident in the installation of vintage, artistically crafted street light lamp poles. These poles not only add to the aesthetic appeal of the city but also feature Shri Ram's bow and arrow, showcasing a unique beauty.

The proclamation of 'Jai Shri Ram' echoes through the stones embedded in the walls and doors of the renovated houses, shops, and temples. Whether it's the residences near Saptsagar Colony or the houses behind Tulsi Udyan, its doors are adorned with a welcoming homage to Shri Ram. Some display a picture of Shri Ram, while others feature Gajanan Maharaj.

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Visitors like Manorama from Basti or Geeta from Gorakhpur, who took a Makar Sankranti bath, and Ramprasad from Deoria, are revisiting Ayodhya after years and are captivated by the familiar saffron hues on Rampath. They feel transported to a bygone era, imagining that 'Treta Yugi' Ayodhya must have exuded a similar charm.

Meanwhile, vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya began on Tuesday, a week before the main ceremony. The consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmobhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya will be held over a span of seven days starting from January 16 to January 22, 2024. 

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, holds great spiritual, historical, and cultural significance for the people of India

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