While preparations for the consecration ceremony of Lord Rama in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is just a day away, Nayagarh in Odisha is gearing up to inaugurate a 65-foot-tall shrine of Lord Ram on Monday.
Situated at approximately 1,600 feet above sea level, the shrine at Fatehgarh under the Bhapur block of Nayagarh district has been built with donations from villagers and devotees, and over Rs 30 crore was donated for the temple. The temple is constructed from Baulamala stone and is surrounded by a lush green environment.
The temple project initiated in 2017 has become a place of tourist attraction. The temple is being given final touches by more than 150 artisans to complete the shrine.
“It is a matter of pride for us. With the help of villagers and devotees, it has become possible to build a huge temple for Lord Ram in our village. A large number of tourists will come to see the Lord. We are very happy” said a devotee.
“As per rituals, we will perform Yajan, Veda Pathan during the inaugural ceremony. The rituals will start with Surya Puja early morning. A 5.5-foot-high idol of lord Shree Ram, Sita, and Lakshman will reach here from Rajasthan. It will be placed inside the temple with special rituals,” said the temple priest.
For the temple inauguration ceremony on Monday, the Fatehgarh temple trust has invited Puri Shankaracharya and Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb.
Meanwhile, the Odisha government offices will remain closed for half a day on January 22 on the occasion of the Ram temple consecration ceremony to be held in Ayodhya.
Given Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya, the government of Odisha has declared that the state government offices, as well as the revenue and magisterial courts (executive), will remain closed for half a day till 2.30 pm on January 22, 2024 (Monday), said a notification issued by the state revenue and disaster management department. The state’s order comes after the Centre announced a half-day holiday for all its employees on January 22.
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