Grand preparations are underway in Ayodhya for the highly anticipated ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ram Mandir on January 22nd. As part of the elaborate arrangements, around 45 tonnes of laddus are being specially prepared to be offered as prasad to the idol of Ram Lalla during the event.
A group of skilled confectioners from Varanasi and Gujarat have been working tirelessly since January 6th to craft a huge quantity of laddus with pure desi ghee. They are making approximately 1,200 kg of sweets every day which will cumulatively amount to 45 tonnes by January 22nd.
The aromatic laddus will be presented to Ram Lalla as part of the offerings by priests during the installation ritual, expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several other dignitaries.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, UP: Artists from Varanasi & Gujarat make Laddu using desi ghee to offer Lord Ram during the upcoming Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony (11/01) pic.twitter.com/3pOPB0F0DI
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Meanwhile, a 1008 Kund Havan Yagna has also been organized in Ayodhya in the run-up to the ceremony. Thousands of devotees arriving in the temple town will be served bhog meals after the culmination of the yagna. Luxurious tents have additionally been installed to accommodate over 15,000 visitors coming for Pran Pratishtha.
#WATCH | Ayodhya: Shops decked up in the city ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22 pic.twitter.com/PjxN9Euoab
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The grand celebration has tremendously boosted economic activity for local businesses. Shopowners have claimed their daily earnings have shot up 5 times due to high demand for Ram Mandir merchandise.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: "There has been a lot of change. Let the political parties do their politics but the fact is that there has been a major change and everyone is witnessing it including the shop owners and the local people… Our employment and income have… pic.twitter.com/AlsdUt8A2h
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Elaborate security arrangements are in place across Ayodhya along with facilities for smooth travel and accommodation to ensure a safe and convenient experience for all attendees. With the temple trust and administration pulling out all stops, the stage is set for an iconic and spiritually rewarding Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
