Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is undertaking an 11-day special ritual, starting today, for the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on January 22. Modi said he is “overwhelmed with emotions” that he had the privilege of being present during the consecration.
In an audio message published on Friday, Modi said, “Only 11 days are left for the consecration of Ramlala in Ayodhya. I am fortunate that I am also getting the opportunity to witness this auspicious occasion. This is a time of unimaginable experiences for me.”
Modi said a huge responsibility has been entrusted upon him and Lord has made him an instrument to represent all the people of India during the consecration. “This is a huge responsibility. As it is also said in our scriptures, we have to awaken divine consciousness in ourselves for the Yagya and worship of God. For this, fasts and strict rules have been prescribed in the scriptures, which have to be followed before consecration. Therefore, according to the guidance I have received from some ascetic souls and great men of the spiritual journey, according to the Yama-Niyams suggested by them, I am starting a special ritual of 11 days from today.”
The prime minister added that he is starting his ritual from Nashik Dham-Panchavati, a sacred land where Lord Shri Ram spent a lot of time.
Talking about rituals for the consecration ceremony, Chief Priest of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Acharya Satyendra Das told ANI, "Pranpratishtha is an extensive ritual so the puja will begin from 15-16 January, when Kharmas concludes on January 14, the idol will be taken for either a 'nagar bhraman' or 'parisar bhraman'. After that, other rituals will also follow. All these processes will be completed before pranpratishtha. Only the main event will happen at the main ceremony. The PM will also come that day."