Ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, Israel conveyed greeting to the people of India, calling it a historic moment for devotees across the world.

The much-awaited ‘Pran Pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony at Ram temple will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals.

The consecration ceremony will begin at 12:20 pm (IST) and is expected to end by 01:00 pm (IST). PM Modi will then address a gathering of more than 7,000 people, including seers and prominent personalities, at the venue.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon wrote in Hindi and said: “Hearty greetings to the people of India on this auspicious occasion of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha. This is a historic moment for devotees across the world.”

“I look forward to seeing Ram Mandir in Ayodhya soon; surely it will be more grand and beautiful than this model I have,” Gilon further said, sharing a picture of him with a miniature model of the Ram Mandir.

On 18 January, Ram Lalla’s idol was installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand new temple. Aushadhivas, Kesaradhivas, Ghritadhivas were organised on 19 January, Dhanyadhivas on 19 January, Sugardhivas, Fruitdhivas, Pushpadhivas on 20 January and Madhyadhivas and Shayadhivas on 21 January.

The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the idol of Ram Lalla — the childhood form of Lord Ram — on Monday (22 January, 2024) will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, representatives of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Along with PM Modi, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries will be present on the occasion.

Special guests from cricket world, film world, saint society, politics, art, literature and culture and other fields have also been invited for the ceremony.

With inputs from agencies

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Israel greets people of India on auspicious occasion of Ayodhya Ram temple consecration ceremony