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In pics: Ayodhya Ram temple's sanctum sanctorum nears completion

Last updated on - Dec 9, 2023, 22:17 IST
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Construction of Ram Temple going on in full swing

The construction of the Ram Lala temple is advancing steadily under the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's supervision. (IANS photo)

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Trust's general-secretary shared temple pictures ahead of consecration

Ahead of the January 22 consecration ceremony for the Ram Lala temple in Ayodhya, General Secretary Champat Rai of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust shared pictures of the temple's sanctum-sanctorum. (ANI photo)

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PM Modi among 6,000 distinguished guests at 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Ram temple in Ayodhya is set for consecration on January 22 next year, with nearly 6,000 invitations to be sent for the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony. PM Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath are among the distinguished guests expected to attend the event. (AFP photo)



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Trust overseeing the temple construction

Trust's general-secretary Champat Rai, overseeing the temple construction through his trust, informed in Hindi on X that the sanctum sanctorum of Shri Ram Lalla is nearly prepared, with the recent completion of lighting-fitting work. He also shared some photographs. (ANI photo)

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5-year-old Lord Ram idol nearing completion at Ram Temple

"At the Ram Janambhoomi temple, a 4'3 idol representing the 5-year-old child form of Lord Ram is under construction at three Ayodhya locations. Three artisans are crafting the idol on separate stone pieces, and one of them will be consecrated. These idols are 90 percent complete, and the final touches are expected to be finished within a week," trust general-secretary Champat Rai said. (ANI photo)

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​Trust to finalise idols for sanctum sanctorum on December 15

The Ram temple trust will decide on December 15 which of the three sculpted Ram Lalla idols will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum. (Agencies photo)

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People of all casts & creeds particularly around Ayodhya will tremendously benifit from this sacred temple of Lord Rama. Many will wonder why they were opposing the project.
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