Ayodhya Celebrates Ram Mandir’s First Anniversary on January 11 Instead of January 22: Watch Video
Ayodhya Celebrates Ram Mandir’s First Anniversary on January 11 Instead of January 22:Watch Video
Ayodhya is witnessing a surge in devotees as the city marks the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Shri Ram Mandir. Although the historic consecration ceremony was held on January 22, 2024, the first anniversary is being celebrated on January 11, 2025.
Why January 11?
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust clarified that Hindu festivals and rituals are traditionally observed according to the Hindu calendar. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony was performed on Paush Shukla Paksha Dwadashi (Kurma Dwadashi) in 2024. In 2025, this date falls on January 11, which is why the anniversary is being celebrated on this day.
#WATCH | Shri Ram Lalla Mahabhishek performed at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occasion of the first anniversary of 'Pran Pratishtha'
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In a statement shared on social media platform X, the temple trust explained:
“After consultation with saints, it was resolved that, in keeping with the tradition of observing Hindu festivals and celebrations according to the Hindu calendar (Panchang), the anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Prabhu Shri Ram Lalla Sarkar will be celebrated annually on Paush Shukla Dwadashi, also known as Kurma Dwadashi. This date will be referred to as Pratishtha Dwadashi. In 2025, it falls on January 11.”
The trust further added:
“The first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ram Lalla Vigraha at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya will be celebrated on January 11, 2025. This occasion, known as ‘Pratishtha Dwadashi,’ will feature special programs and rituals to commemorate the historic event.”
Event Highlights
The celebration will include a series of religious rituals and cultural programs at various locations in the temple complex:
- Yajna Mandap (Temple Premises):
Agnihotra with mantras from Shukla Yajurveda (8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM).
Six lakh recitations of the Shri Ram Mantra. Recitations of Ram Raksha Stotra and Hanuman Chalisa.
- Ground Floor of the Temple:
- Raga Seva (3:00 PM–5:00 PM).
- Badhai Gaan (6:00 PM–9:00 PM).
- First Floor of Yatri Suvidha Kendra:
- Musical recitation of the Ramcharitmanas.
- Angad Teela:
- Ram Katha (2:00 PM–3:30 PM).
- Discourses on the Ramcharitmanas (3:30 PM–5:00 PM).
- Cultural programs (5:30 PM–7:30 PM).
Additionally, Shri Ram’s prasad will be distributed throughout the day to all devotees.
The grand celebration underscores the spiritual and cultural significance of the Ram Mandir, attracting thousands to participate in this historic moment.
