Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha

The state government has intensified preparations for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol, from five lakh laddoos made in Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple to religious activities in temples across the state.

"With the blessings of Lord Ram, the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony in Ayodhya will take place on January 22. Our Kashi-based Yagyashala will also hold a special worship over 40 days, coinciding with the grand event. The ceremony will be held under the guidance of Vedic intellectuals, including Lakshmi Kant Dixit," the Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt said.

Earlier, on Thursday, senior Congress leader TS Singh Deo questioned the timing of the 'Pran Patishtha' ceremony at the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, close to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

After the Ram Mandir inauguration was announced, demands for Ramcharitmanas, along with Sundar Kand and Hanuman Chalisa published by Gita Press has gone up substantially

Responding to Congress allegations, author Amish Tripathi said 'Pran Pratishtha' can be done if 'Garbhagriha' is complete.

CPI general secretary D Raja said on Friday that his party will not participate in Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22

Dwarka and Sringeri Shankaracharyas refute reports of opposing Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, give blessings for the ceremony and ask devotees to participate

Ayodhya administration is working on installing the world's longest solar light line ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

The leader meanwhile also criticized the National Education Policy (NEP) and said that the policy has been introduced by the Central government to 'saffronize' the education system and that the Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan was conniving against the state.

In an audio message, PM Modi said he was fortunate to be a witness to what he described as a "historic" and "auspicious" occasion.