Ram Mandir Invitation Card: In a momentous occasion set to resonate with lakhs of faithful, the long-anticipated inauguration of the Ram Mandir is scheduled to take place on January 22. Located in Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, the Ram Mandir is a symbol of reverence and devotion for centuries. The grandeur of the temple, adorned with intricate carvings and architectural marvels, pays homage to the timeless values and principles enshrined in the epic Ramayana.
Dignitaries from across the country are expected to converge in Ayodhya to witness the historic ceremony. The inauguration will be attended by political leaders, spiritual luminaries, and devotees alike. The inauguration ceremony will include rituals, prayers, and cultural events, creating an atmosphere of celebration and spiritual transcendence.
The grand ‘pran pratistha’ (consecration) ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22 is going to witness several dignitaries from all over the country. Over 7,000 invitation cards are being sent to eminent personalities, and dignitaries.
The Ayodhya Ram Mandir Invitation Kit
The invitation cards have an imposing image of the Ram Mandir as well as of Ram Lalla. Below this image, ‘Ayodhya’ and ‘Shree Ram Dham’ are prominently printed, along with the term ‘Invitation Extraordinaire’ or ‘Apoorva Anadik Nimantran’ (Hindi) is also printed.
The date and other details of the pran pratistha ceremony are also printed on the cards. The “shubh muhurt” (auspicious time) for the “Pran Pratishtha” is 12:20 PM and the date of the consecration ceremony — Monday, January 22, 2024, the card mentions. The event is going to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The cards also mention that the ceremony will take place in the presence of “Prime Minister, Bharat”, Narendra Modi, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and president of the temple trust Mahant Nritya Gopal Das.
The main invitation card on the inside has images of the temple and “Baalrup Prabhu Ram” — in which the deity has been depicted graphically in a young avatar wearing royal raiments, standing on a lotus, carrying a bow in one hand and an arrow in another, and royal locks of hair framing his divine face.
In the next page of the card, struggles to build the temple also finds mention.
Booklet features key people involved in Ram Janmabhoomi
It also has an booklet carrying brief profiles of some of the key people who are involved in the Ram Janmabhoomi event. The cards are available both in English and Hindi.
Along with the card, a booklet titled ‘Memoire of Honour’, accompanies the cards. This booklet offers profiles of key figures involved in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Artistic portraits of personalities, including seer Devraha Baba Ji Maharaj, Mahant Abhiram Das, Paramhans Ramchandradas, KK Nayar, the then district magistrate of Faizabad in 1949-50, Thakur Gurudutt Singh: Rajendra Singh ‘Rajju Bhaiya’, and Ashok Singhal who later also served as the president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Invitation Card: Complete Guestlist
The invitees to the Ram Mandir inauguration include President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP stalwarts LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Invitations were also sent to Congress leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi, who have declined to attend the event.
Along with political leaders, industrialists including Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, film personalities, including Rajnikanth, Ranbir Kapoor, have also been invited, among others.
