Ram Mandir Inauguration: Tamil Nadu Math Shankaracharya Announces 40-Day Worship In Kashi

Praising PM Modi's effort, Shankaracharya said, development of pilgrimage sites across the country and premises of Kedarnath and Kashi Vishwanath temples have been expanded under his leadership.

Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswat Swamigal said, Yagyashala in Kashi will hold a 40-day worship programme to mark January 22 event. ( Image Source :Twitter/@ANI )

When speculations are rife over Shankaracharyas of four Peeths turning down invites for 'Pran Pratishtha' of Sri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswat Swamigal said, Yagyashala in Kashi will hold a 40-day worship programme to mark January 22 event. The worship programme will be held simultaneously during 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22.

According to ANI, Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal said, "Due to the blessings of Lord Rama, the Ram Temple Pran Pratistha ceremony will take place on 22nd January in Ayodhya. The Yagyashala will also be worshipped during the ceremony."

"More than 100 scholars will start the 'puja' & 'havan' of the Yagyashala…Prime Minister Narendra Modi especially has faith in the development of pilgrimage places in India. He has also expanded the premises of Kedarnath and Kashi Vishwanath temples," she said. 

#WATCH | Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal says, "Due to the blessings of Lord Rama, the Ram Temple Pran Pratistha ceremony will take place on 22nd January in Ayodhya. The Yagyashala will also be worshipped during the ceremony…More than… pic.twitter.com/A6Zth6qAT2

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Praising PM Modi's effort to develop pilgrimage sites, Shankaracharya said, the development of pilgrimage sites across the country and the premises of Kedarnath and Kashi Vishwanath temples have been expanded under his leadership. 

As the nation anticipates the upcoming grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple, preparations are in full swing. The event, scheduled in just over a week's time, is expected to attract dignitaries and people from various walks of life. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has finalized plans to enthrone Ram Lalla in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple at noon on January 22.

Vedic rituals for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya will also commence on January 16, a week prior to the main ceremony.