Ayodhya Ram Mandir: 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 15 to January 22. Let's explore the full schedule for the Ram Mandir inauguration in 2024, including the auspicious timings for the consecration.


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Ram Mandir Schedule (January 15-22, 2024):




  • January 15, 2024: On this day, Makar Sankranti marks the end of the inauspicious period. The idol of Lord Ram, in his child form, will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum.




  • January 16, 2024: The consecration rituals for the idol of Lord Ram commence.




  • January 17, 2024: The idol of Lord Ram will be taken on a city procession.




  • January 18, 2024: The ceremony for the consecration of life force (Prana-Pratishtha) will begin, including rituals like Mandap entry puja, Vastu puja, Varun puja, Vighnaharta Ganesha puja, and Martika puja.




  • January 19, 2024: The establishment of the Yajna fire pit in the Ram Mandir will take place, and a special ritual will kindle the sacred fire.




  • January 20, 2024: The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Mandir will be sanctified with 81 kalashas, containing water collected from various rivers. A Vastu Shanti ceremony will be performed.




  • January 21, 2024: During the Yajna ceremony, amidst special pujas and havans, Lord Ram will undergo a divine bath with 125 kalashas.




  • January 22, 2024: The main event, Prana Pratishtha, will occur. A grand puja for Lord Ram will take place at noon, during the Mrigashira Nakshatra.




Prana Pratishtha Muhurat (January 22, 2024): The auspicious time for the consecration of Lord Ram's idol in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be from 12:29:08 PM to 12:30:32 PM, lasting only 84 seconds.


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