Grand 'Abhishek' ceremony of Ram Lalla scheduled for April 6 in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra, announced on Wednesday that an 'Abhishek' ceremony for Ram Lalla will take place on April 6, followed by 'Shringar.'
He further stated that Aarti and 'Chappan Bhog' would be offered at the time of Ram Lalla's birth.
"On 6th April, in the morning, there will be 'Abhishek' of Ram Lalla. Following this, 'Shringar' will be done. Ram Lalla's time of birth is noon on Navami; At that time, 'aarti' will be performed and 'chappan bhog' will be offered," Rai said.
"At the same time, 'Surya Tilak' of Ram Lalla will be performed for four minutes. This will be telecast worldwide by Doordarshan," the General Secretary added.
The preparations for the grand Ramkot Parikrama were finalized on March 27 during a meeting of saints and mahatamas, who discussed plans to make the celebration a historic and spiritual event.
The event will feature 21 tableaux from various temples, including depictions of the Ram temple and portrayals of notable figures like Maharana Pratap and Sant Ravidas.
Anil Mishra, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, explained that the Parikrama is an internal circumambulation of Ayodhya, where devotees and saints pray for the nation's and society's well-being.
"This year, 21 vibrant tableaux will be part of the procession, showcasing scenes from the Ram temple, as well as depictions of revered figures such as Maharana Pratap and Sant Ravidas, which will be the focal points of the event," said Anil Mishra.
"Thousands of devotees are expected to attend, and the event promises to be a grand spiritual gathering that will further enhance Ayodhya's significance as a center of devotion," he added.
The Ramkot area in Ayodhya, which marks the classical boundary of Ramlala, will serve as the center of the Parikrama, adding to the religious significance of the observance.