Ram Temple consecration: Maharashtra CM Shinde thanks PM Modi for "realising dream of crores of Indians"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6 (ANI): Ahead of the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for realising the dream of crores of Indians.
He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the event to be held on January 22.
"Lord Ram will take care of everyone. The consecration of the Ram Temple will be done on January 22, marking a historic moment for our nation," CM Shinde said.
"PM Modi should be thanked, who has played a pivotal role in making this dream a reality. He has fulfilled the dream of crores of Indians," the Chief Minister said.
As the countdown to the temple consecration continues, the anticipation and enthusiasm among the people are palpable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22. The event has garnered significant attention, with several VVIP guests from India and abroad receiving invitations to participate in the auspicious occasion in Ayodhya.
Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla (infant Lord Ram) in Ayodhya will begin on January 16, a week before the main ceremony.
A priest from Varanasi, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, will perform the main rituals of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22. From January 14 to January 22, Ayodhya will mark the Amrit Mahotsav.
A 1008 Hundi Mahayagya will also be organised, in which thousands of devotees will be fed. Several tent cities are being erected in Ayodhya to accommodate thousands of devotees, who are expected to arrive in the temple town of Uttar Pradesh for the grand consecration.
According to the Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust, arrangements will be made for 10,000-15,000 people. (ANI)