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History of Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi MandirThe Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, built on the sacred site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, holds a centuries-old history.Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Dispute and ResolutionIndian politics has seen the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi dispute as a longstanding and contentious issue. The conflict centered around the ownership of the site where the Babri Masjid stood. The key question being whether it was indeed the birthplace of Lord Ram. In 2019, the Indian Supreme Court settled the dispute by ruling in favor of constructing the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The construction responsibilities were entrusted to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a trust formed by the Indian government.Significance and SymbolismConsidered one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Hindus, the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir symbolizes a victorious moment for the Hindu community after decades of advocacy for its construction. Built in the traditional Nagara style, the temple boasts a three-storied shrine featuring 392 pillars, 44 doors, and five Mandaps.Pran Pratishtha CeremonyThe anticipation builds as Ayodhya prepares for the momentous pran pratishtha ceremony commencing on January 16.Understanding Pran PratishthaPran pratishtha, translating to 'establishing the life force' is a ritual to invoke a deity into an idol. It transforming the idol into a sacred and divine entity. Once completed, the idol becomes a deity capable of accepting prayers and bestowing blessings upon worshippers.Rituals Leading to Pran PratishthaPreceding the pran pratishtha, a series of rituals are performed. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has announced a 7 day consecration ceremony starting January 16. Activities include touching the Saryu river embankment, conducting Vishnu Puja, and Gau Dan on the first day. Subsequent days involve a 'shobha yatra,' various pujas, and a 'nav grah shanti hawan' to appease all planets.The Pran Pratishtha DayOn the pran pratishtha day, priests bring the idol, previously submerged in water and grain, to the temple. They bathe it in milk and adorn it with fragrances, placing it in the sanctum sanctorum facing eastward. The priests chant hymns, mantras, and perform rituals, culminating in the ceremony of opening the statue's eyes, believed to bring it to life permanently.