<h5>When will the consecration ceremony happen?</h5><p>The consecration ceremony, or prana pratishtha, of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), will take place on 22nd January 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present and take part in the ceremony.</p><p>The prana pratishtha, or consecration, is the religious ceremony in which the temple’s main idol, in this case Lord Ram, is installed inside the temple. Many people, including priests, politicians, sports personalities, and film stars, have been invited to attend the ceremony.</p><h5>What are some features of the Ram Mandir?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/ram-mandir-inauguration-in-ayodhya%2FRam%20Mandir%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=d4be2a50-b63a-4743-8878-cb2ab369c931"><figcaption>A golden door of the Ram Mandir. Photo by Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra.</figcaption></figure><p>The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is very grand - 380 feet long (east to west), 250 feet wide, and 161 feet high. The three-story Mandir will include 392 pillars and 44 entrances. Each floor measures 20 feet tall. The Ram Mandir will also have golden doors.</p><p>The pillars and walls will display statues of deities, gods, and goddesses. Ramps and lifts will also be installed for the convenience of the disabled and the elderly. Near the temple, a historic well that dates back to ancient times is also located.</p><p>The Mandir complex includes a sewage treatment plant, a water treatment plant, an independent power station, etc. The Mandir complex is also being built using indigenous technology. A pilgrim's facility with a capacity of 25,000 people is also being built for visitors to the Ram Mandir.</p><p>However, the temple is still being constructed. The temple construction committee says the construction will be completed by December 2024. Right now, only the ground floor has been built. The temple has been built to withstand strong earthquakes and floods. It is also expected to require no repairs for 1,000 years.</p><p>People are eagerly waiting for the ceremony. However, two out of four Shankaracharyas have spoken out against the consecration ceremony.</p><h5>What did the Shankaracharyas say?</h5><p>One of the Shankaracharyas has said placing Shri Ram's idol in an unfinished temple goes against Hindu beliefs. Another Shankaracharya said the consecration ceremony was being done improperly. Two other Shankaracharyas are happy and support the ceremony.</p><p>The Ram Mandir is believed to bring a lot of tourism to Uttar Pradesh after its inauguration.</p>

The temple will be inaugurated on Monday, 22nd January 2024.

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