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"Tears of joy in my eyes...I can't describe this moment in words": Hariharan on attending 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

By ANI | Updated: January 22, 2024 14:40 IST

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 22 : Singer-composer Hariharan was overjoyed after he attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram ...

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Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 22 : Singer-composer Hariharan was overjoyed after he attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Speaking to ANI, Hariharan said, "I had tears of joy in my eyes...I can't describe this moment in words, everyone here is so happy."

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He wore a cream-coloured kurta with a black shawl for the auspicious day.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday showered praise on singer Hariharan's devotional song 'Sabne Tumhein Pukara Shree Ram Ji' ahead of the Pran Pratistha ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the 'aarti' of the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Monday.

The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled at the temple in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister led the rituals at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

The childhood form of Lord Ram (the idol of Shri Ramlalla) has been placed in the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor of the temple.

PM Modi performed 'parikrama' of the deity and did 'dandvat pranam'. He also took blessings from 'sadhus'.

Special guests from the entertainment industry, cricket world, saint society, politics, art, literature, culture and other fields have also been invited to the ceremony.

Bollywood celebs like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff and Asha Bhosale, among others, were also present at the ceremony.

The magnificent Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is constructed in traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width is 250 feet and height is 161 feet; and is supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors. The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor, the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ramlalla) has been placed.

The main entrance to the Mandir is situated on the eastern side, which can be approached by ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. There are a total of five Mandaps (Halls) in the Mandir - Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap.

Near the mandir is a historic well (Sita koop), dating back to the ancient era. In the southwestern part of the Mandir complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu.

The foundation of the mandir has been constructed with a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), giving it the appearance of artificial rock. No iron is used anywhere in the mandir. For protection against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high plinth has been constructed using granite. The Mandir complex has a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety and an independent power station.

The mandir has been constructed employing the country's traditional and indigenous technology.

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