Ayodhya : The outline for organising the anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Temple (Pratishtha Dwadashi) has been finalised at a meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

This year, the anniversary of Pran Pratishtha will be celebrated on December 31 instead of January 22. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the ceremony as the chief guest, while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the event.

Trust General Secretary Champat Rai explained that in the Indian Sanatan tradition, all festivals are celebrated according to the calendar, not the English date. The consecration of Ram Lalla took place on the Dwadashi date of the bright fortnight of the month of Paush, which fell on January 22, 2024.

In 2025, the same Dwadashi date falls on December 31st, so Pratishtha Dwadashi will be celebrated on this day. The first anniversary was celebrated on January 11th, 2025.

According to reports, various religious rituals, including Ram Katha, Ramlila, and cultural programs, will take place from December 27 to January 1. On December 31, a daytime darshan and address will be followed by a poetry conference in the evening.

Several artists, including Anup Jalota, will perform on January 1, while Suresh Wadkar and other artists will perform on January 2. All events will be open to the public at the Angad Tila complex.