Ram Mandir Ayodhya ceremonies from January 16 to January 22

In Hinduism, January 22, 2024, will be etched in golden letters as the day when, after years, Lord Ram will be enshrined in his majestic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The preparations for the consecration of Lord Rama's idol are in the final stages, and this historic moment will be witnessed by the entire world.

The schedule for the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been finalised. Several ceremonies will take place from January 16 to January 22.

Let's explore the full schedule for the Ram Mandir inauguration in 2024, including the auspicious timings for the consecration.

January 16: The host appointed by the Temple Trust will conduct the atonement ceremony. 'Dashvidh' bath will happen on the banks of river Saryu. The rituals would include Vishnu worship and Godan.

January 17: The idol of Lord Ram in his child-like form (Ram Lalla) will be taken in a procession, with devotees carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash.

January 18: Rituals including Ganesh Ambika Puja, Varun Puja, Matrika Puja, Brahmin Varan, Vastu Puja, etc. will take place.

January 19: Agni Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana, and Havan will be done.

January 20: The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple will be washed with the holy water of Saryu followed by rituals including Vaastu Shanti and Annadhivas.

January 21: The deity of Ram Lalla will get a divine bath with 125 urns. The ritual of Shayadhivas will also happen.

January 22: Worship of the deity of Ram Lalla will be done in the morning and it will be consecrated in Mrigashira Nakshatra in the afternoon.