Ayodhya Ram Temple 19 Jan 2024 Live Update: In less than 72 hours, the majestic Ram Mandir will be inaugurated in Ayodhya on January 22. According to the religious gurus, all the sacred rituals of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ are going on with all traditional fervor in the temple town. With lighting of the ‘jyoti’, today’s rituals of “Aranimanthan” began in morning hours. Nine kundas of different shapes have been prepared, apart from the main “Yagya Shala”. These ‘kundas’ will also be lit today in a “Kunda puja”. All other rituals will also be performed today. These include “Aushadhadhivas, Kesaradhivas, Ghritadhivas”.
The official countdown to the grand ceremony on January 22 has begun. Vedic rituals for the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya commenced on January 16, marking the start of the week-long Ayodhya Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony.
After the consecration, the temple gates will open for devotees to join the aarti ceremony. Three types of aartis will be conducted, and free passes will be issued for attendance. Each aarti will accommodate a limited capacity, with thirty individuals allowed to participate in each spiritual experience.
Below is a table of the 7-day schedule for rituals and events.
| Date | Rituals |
| January 16 | Praayashchitta and Karmakuti Poojan |
| January 17 | Parisar Pravesh of the Murty |
| January 18 | Teerth Poojan, Jal Yatra, Jalaadhivas and Gandhaadivass (Morning) Dhaanyaadhivaas (Evening) |
| January 19 | Aushudhaadivaas, Kesaraadhivaas and Ghritaadivaas (Morning) Dhaanyaadhivaas (Evening) |
| January 20 | Sharkaraadhivaas and Phalaadhivaas (Morning) Pushpaadhivaas (Evening) |
| January 21 | Madhyaadivaas (Morning) Shayyaadhivaas (Evening) |
| January 22 | Worship and consecration of Ram Lalla |
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To enhance security for the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha on January 22 in Ayodhya, Anti-terrorist Squad Commandos from Uttar Pradesh are stationed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk. Additionally, heightened security measures are in place in Mainpuri City, anticipating the ceremony for Ram Lalla at the grand temple on January 22 and Republic Day on January 26.
Union Minister Som Parkash announced the operation of four special trains from Punjab, facilitating convenient travel for those planning to visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.
Ahead of the Ram temple consecration in four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) unveiled a webpage offering weather updates for Ayodhya and nearby regions. The page features data on temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind patterns in multiple languages like Hindi, English, Urdu, Chinese, French, and Spanish.
On the apex day of the seven-day Ayodhya ceremony on January 22, Lord Ram will be ceremonially seated in the temple from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm, aligning with the auspicious Mrigasira Nakshatra, signifying a celestial alignment for this monumental occasion.