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Kuldeep Negi
Jun 05, 2025, 11:37 AM | Updated 11:37 AM IST
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The sacred Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the vigrahas (idols) of deities in eight newly constructed devalayas within the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya concluded today (5 June).
The three-day event, which began on 3 June, culminated today on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with the Pran Pratishtha at 11.25 am.
The ceremony involved the religious consecration of vigrahas across the Ram Mandir Complex: a Shivling in the Northeast (Ishan Kon), Shri Ganesha in the Southeast (Agni Kon), Balshali Hanuman Ji in the Southern arm, Surya Dev in the Southwest (Nairitya Kon), Devi Bhagwati in the Northwest (Vayavya Kon), Maa Annapurna in the Northern arm, Sheshavatar in the Southwestern corner, and the Shri Ram Darbar on the first floor of the main Mandir.
According to the Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra, the trust managing the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, the final decision regarding the opening of these Mandirs for public darshan has yet to be determined.
The Pran Pratishtha rituals began at 11 am on Thursday, featuring special worship, vedic chanting and havan ceremonies for the installation of the idols.
Devotees from across the country can continue to visit the Ram Temple as well as Hanuman Garhi temple during the rituals, officials said.
Starting 3 June, around 12 hours of rituals have been performed daily – from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm.
Kuldeep is Senior Editor (Newsroom) at Swarajya. He tweets at @kaydnegi.