Ayodhya Prepares for Grand Ram Temple Inauguration Amid Controversy

Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate Temple; Top Spiritual Leaders Decline Invitation Over Disagreement with Ceremony Practices

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, marking the culmination of a long-awaited project that has been a source of controversy and discussion on various socio-political levels.
Several high-profile attendees are expected at the event, including top politicians, business executives, and other celebrities. However, some top spiritual leaders, known as the Shankaracharyas, have decided not to attend the ceremony, expressing displeasure that it did not follow the rules of Sanatan Dharma.
Preparations for the event are in full swing, with the city of Ayodhya undergoing significant infrastructure development. Local authorities are implementing enhanced security measures and making logistical arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees.
Prime Minister Modi has begun an 11-day religious practice ahead of the ceremony and has urged the public to celebrate the temple’s consecration at their homes, likening the occasion to the festival of Diwali.
The event is expected to draw a large number of attendees, with estimates suggesting that about 500,000 people will visit the pilgrimage destination for the consecration ceremony.