Ayodhya: Ram Mandir Opening Today; Nationwide Celebrations begin

AYODHYA: On a special occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Ayodhya Temple to preside over the ‘Prana Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The much-awaited event scheduled to take place today is a milestone in India’s cultural and religious history, attracting attention not only in the country but also on the global stage.

Spread over 2.7 acres, the Ram temple is an architectural masterpiece, with an impressive height of 161 feet, a length of 235 feet and a total length of 360. The building constructed in the unique classical style of Nagara Indian temple architecture combines Vedic rituals with modern elements without difficulty engineering It is a three-storey building with about 70% of the height of the impressive Qutb Minar .

Security measures have been tightened in Ayodhya, and the Uttar Pradesh government has deployed advanced technology like aerial surveillance, night vision cameras and CCTV cameras Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) with public CCTV 1,500 cameras are connected ensures quality surveillance throughout the city. Teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed, security at Ayodhya railway station has been enhanced Anti-drone system maintained by Special Security Force (SSF) adds additional security.

The public is advised that only those invited by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will be allowed entry, with stringent security and transportation arrangements in place.

Prominent figures, including Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business magnates Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, and sports icon Sachin Tendulkar, are set to grace the event as state guests.The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, scheduled to commence at 12:20 pm, is expected to conclude by 1 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of over 7,000 individuals, including seers and distinguished personalities. The consecration will pave the way for the public opening of the Ram Temple a day later, adding a glorious chapter to the cultural and religious history of India.

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