Ayodhya Ram Mandir Adorned With Flowers Ahead Of Pran Pratishtha Ceremony, See Inside Pics

After a prolonged wait of 500 years, the Ayodhya Ram Mandir will finally be inaugurated on Monday (January 22), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the 'Pran Pratistha' rituals.

Ram Temple

The grand Ram temple has been decorated with flowers and special lights ahead of the Pran Pratistha ceremony on Monday. (Image Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth)

The 'Pran Pratisha' of the idol of Ram Lalla will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end by 1 pm. (Image Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth)

Following which, the prime minister will address a gathering of more than 7,000 people, including seers and prominent personalities, at the venue. (Image Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth)

Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya began on January 16, a week before the main ceremony. (Image Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth)

Lakhs of people are expected to watch the event live on TV and online platforms, with many states declaring a holiday while the Centre has announced a half-day. (Image Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth)

The new 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj, was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple on Thursday afternoon. (Image Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth)

Temples across the country and abroad have announced special festivities to mark the occasion. From Washington DC to Paris to Sydney, events have been planned in various parts of the world on January 22. (Image Source: X/@ShriRamTeerth)