Following the completion of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the court of Lord Ram is now fully prepared. This court will be consecrated as 'Ram Darbar,' featuring statues of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman.
Ayodhya: Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, is poised for another historic moment. Over a year and a quarter after the Pran Pratishtha (consecration ceremony) of Ram Lalla, preparations are underway for the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram's 'Raja Ram' (King Ram) form. This ceremony will take place in the magnificent Ram Darbar located on the first floor of the Ram Temple, the construction of which is now complete.
The Form of Ram Darbar
This Ram Darbar is sculpted from white Makrana marble from Jaipur and will house statues of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman, and Bharat-Shatrughna. The work is being led by renowned sculptor Prashant Pandey, whose team comprises 20 skilled artisans. This Darbar, situated on the first floor of the Ram Temple, will be presented with full grandeur, allowing devotees to witness the Lord's 'Kingly form'.
Preparations for the Consecration Ceremony
The recent meeting of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust reviewed the framework and preparations for the consecration ceremony. Trust General Secretary Champat Rai has been entrusted with announcing the date. Sources suggest that while this event may not be as grand as the ceremony of January 22, 2024, it will be equally significant from an emotional and religious perspective.
This event is also being viewed as a symbolic culmination of the temple construction, as the installation of the Raja Ram form marks the completion of the stage of establishing the Lord as King, following the installation of Ram Lalla's idol.
Progress of Temple Construction
According to Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the temple construction committee, the main construction work of the temple complex will be completed by the end of this month, while the parikota (security wall) and other beautification works will be finished by the end of the year. Additionally, 20 acres of land will undergo landscaping, enhancing the divine and natural beauty of the temple complex.
A large statue of Goswami Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, is also being installed in the temple complex, further highlighting the devotional aspect of the Ramayana and the significance of Lord Ram's Maryada Purushottama avatar.
