Ayodhya's Ram Temple 'pran pratishtha' anniversary celebrations not on January 22 | Here's why
India TV NewsRam Temple 'pran pratishtha' anniversary: Almost a year ago, the 51-inch tall idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated with great pomp and grandeur in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. However, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced that the 'pran pratishtha' anniversary will not be celebrated on January 22, but will instead take place on January 11, 2025. The 'pran pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's historic temple was held on January 22, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the Vedic rituals, led by a group of priests. "After consultation with saints, it was resolved that, in keeping with the tradition of observing Hindu festivals and celebrations according to the Hindu calendar, the anniversary of the Prana Pratishtha of Prabhu Shri Ramlalla Sarkar will be celebrated annually on Paush Shukla Dwadashi, also known as Kurma Dwadashi, as per the Panchang.