Witness Throngs at Ram Temple as Devotees Gather in Mass for Final Prayers of 2024
Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Roars with Devotion as New Year Approaches
As India gets ready to kickstart 2025, Ayodhya's revered Ram Janmabhoomi temple places a spiritually electrifying welcome to the impending year.
Author: Vaishali Shastri
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2024, 9:49 PM IST
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With clock ticking down to bid farewell to 2024, Ayodhya is spiritually bracing for New Year 2025. Devoted crowds have been streaming in, filling the atmosphere with an aura of religious fervor.
Thousands of devotees flocked to Ayodhya's Shree Ram Janmabhoomi temple, asking for divine blessings from Lord Ram as they heralded the New Year. A viral video circulating on social media shows a sea of devotees gathered at the temple, witnessing the temple's final evening prayer of the year.
As priests performed the last evening puja (worship) of the year at the temple, devotees joined in by raising their hands in prayer and bowing in reverence before the temple's primary deity, Lord Ram. The entire premise was filled with the melodious sound of chanting and hymns, creating an ambience dripping with a divine aura.
The faithful were heard chanting "Jai Shree Ram," as they offered their prayers to the deity revered in Indian mythology as the 'purushottam,' or the ultimate human.
Ram Mandir's evening arti takes place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM every day, hosting a mesmerizing prayer session resonating with bhajans, chants, and abundant spiritual energy.
Ram Mandir, also known as the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, also accommodates seven other deities who have their dedicated spaces in the parkota. These deities include Maharishi Valmiki, Maharishi Vashishtha, Maharishi Vishwamitra, Maharishi Agastya, Nishad Raj, Mata Shabari, Surya Dev, Lord Shankar, Ganapati, and Goddess Ahilya.
Recent Developments
- Pran Pratishtha Ceremony: The Ram Mandir witnessed a massive crowd during the recent Pran Pratishtha ceremony, where the idol of Ram Lalla was installed in the temple[2].
- Visiting Hours Extension: The temple has extended its visiting hours, allowing more visitors to pay their respects[5].
- Crowd Size: Reports suggest approximately three lakh extra devotees gathered to honor Ram Lalla, underscoring the temple's prominence and spiritual significance.
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As Ayodhya prepares for the New Year, the Ram Janmabhoomi temple continues to be a hub of cultural travel, attracting thousands of devotees who seek to immerse themselves in India's rich religious lifestyle. In the spirit of travel and cultural exploration, one can embark on a journey to this iconic temple, located in the heart of India, and experience the essence of India's spiritual legacy.
