To commemorate the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir, celebrations are in full swing across the country. And while you may not be able to witness the grandeur in Ayodhya, you can experience the celebration in your city as well. Many temples across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are hosting special pujas and events to mark this historic occasion. To help you navigate the same, we have listed some of the temples that you can visit to be a part of the celebrations. Scroll on for all the details.
1. Delhi
Just 700 kilometres from Ayodhya, Delhi is in a full celebratory mood to welcome Ram Lalla. Many colonies and organisations are hosting kirtans and bhandars across the city. Temples, too, are hosting special puja, havans, and deep lighting ceremonies in alliance with Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha.
- ISKCON Temple, East of Kailash
- Jhandewalan Temple, Paharganj
- Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple, Gole Market
- Shri Kalka Ji Temple, Kalkaji
- Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Mayur Vihar Phase 1
2. Mumbai
From illuminating 10,000 oil lamps and organising Maha Navchandi havan to hosting a Shobha yatra – Mumbai temples are taking the celebrations a notch higher. Some of the temples where you can participate in grand celebrations are listed here.
- Shree Ram Mandir, Dadar West
- Shri Walkeshwar Temple, Malabar Hill
- Wadala Ram Mandir, Wadala
- Asthika Samaj Mandir, Matunga
- Ram Mandir, Oshiwara
3. Bengaluru
Temples across Karnataka received a government directive to host special pujas throughout the day on January 22 to celebrate the installation of the Ram Lalla idol. All Muzrai temples across the state were given a directive to host ‘Maha Mangalarathi’ during the idol installation time in Ayodhya. Many other events like bhandara and kirtans are also being held throughout the day.
4. Pune
Many societies and colonies in Pune are hosting bhandaras and kirtans today to celebrate the Ram Mandir. Interestingly, there is a spiritual walk also happening in the city. This walk will take devotees across all the Ram temples in the city and be part of the celebrations happening there.
- Tulshibaug Shri Ram Mandir, Tulshibaug
- Joshi Shriram Mandir, Shaniwar Peth
- Ram Temple, Amriteshwar, Shaniwar Peth
- Joshi Shree Ram Mandir, Kasba Peth
- Shree Kala Ram Mandir, Somwar Peth
5. Hyderabad
From sending a 1,265 kg laddoo to Ayodhya and hosting special aartis to religious programmes at various temples, Hyderabad is in the mood for celebration. Here are some temples you can visit to be a part of this celebration.
- SitaRam Bagh Mandir, Sitaram Bagh
- Sri Seetha Rama Chandra Swamy Temple, Ammapally
- Sree Seetharamanjaneya Swamy Devasthanam, Kondapur
6. Kolkata
Keeping up with the celebratory mood, Kolkata is lighting up a 200-kilogram diya in Panihati, near the city. There are also special pujas, aartis, and a procession at Ram Mandir on Central Avenue. Here are some temples that you can visit to be a part of the spiritual celebration.
- Ram Mandir, Central Avenue
- Shri RamChandra Mandir, Machuabazar
- Shree Ram Mandir, Bowbazar
- Sri Ram Balaji Temple, Lake Gardens
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