Karsevaks' Families, Industrialists, Sportspersons And More: Here Are The Guests Invited For Ram Temple Consecration

The general secretary of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai, on Monday (18 December) revealed the trust's action plan for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple.

The ceremony is slated for 22 January in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

He confirmed that the guest list has been finalised and invitations have been dispatched to the individuals.

“Personalities from different fields including artists, poets, industrialists, doctors, scientists are invited. We are also inviting families of kar sevaks who lost their lives during the Ram Mandir struggle,” said Rai, who is also the International Vice President of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), while addressing a press conference in Ayodhya.

Rai stated that three idols are being made, two from stones sourced from Karnataka and one from Rajasthan. Of these three, the best idol will be selected in the first week of January for the consecration ceremony.

Guests received an invitation letter penned by Rai which reads: “You are aware that after a long struggle, the construction of temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi is in progress, and on Paush Shukla Dwadashi, Vikram Samvat 2080, January, 22 2024, the new idol of Ram Lalla will be consecrated in the sanctum sanctorum. On the historic day, it is our strong desire that you be present in Ayodhya".

Around 100 members of the VHP and 25 representatives from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been invited to the main ceremony.

Notable invitees include sports figures such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, and industry leaders like Mukesh Ambani.

Several individuals who played a significant role in the Ram Mandir movement have also received invitations.

The trust has decided to enthrone the idol of Lord Ram at the sanctum sanctorum between noon and 12.45 p.m. on January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inauguration of the temple in Ayodhya with Lakshmi Kant Dixit, a Vedic priest, scheduled to perform the main rituals of the consecration ceremony on the day.