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We urge you to please read the historical facts and the time line of all the events of the construction of the Temple, the past attack and demolition of the Temple by invaders and the long battle our Hindu community fought within the democratic system of India and lawfully won the battle in the Supreme Court of India, which had given the rulings unanimously. 

 

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha (consecration) in India: Its Significance, the Public rituals involved and Why Hindus the world over are culturally bound to observe these rituals

 

Some important terms to understand before reading this document:
·       Hindus: These are followers of Hindu Dharma (Hinduism), one of the world's oldest religions. Hindus have a recorded history in India spanning more than five millennia. Oral history goes back further. Hindus even when they live away from India are tied by birth and life rituals to the sacred geography of India which includes temples, rivers and pilgrimage sites and cities like Ayodhya, Mathura, Kashi (Varanasi), Kanchipuram, Nashik, Ujjain, Kurukshetra, etc.

 

·       Mandir: Hindu temple or place of worship is called a mandir. This is a very important sacred site for Hindus.
 
·       Bhagwan Ram (Lord Ram): An important deity in Hindu Dharma, he is considered the human form of God. Hindus the world over are civilizationally connected to Bhagwan Ram.
 
·       Pran Pratishtha: One of the ways the Hindu’s worship is by focusing on idols of their chosen deities. The ceremony of consecration of idols is called pran pratishta, involving the infusion of life into an idol.
 
·       Shobha Yatra: A procession where the idol is taken out in the neighborhood, involving cheers and greetings from devotees.
 
·       Adhivas: The process of preparing the idol for Pran Pratishtha, which includes submersion in various materials like water (jalãdhivãs) and grain (dhãnyãdhivãs).
 
·       Masjid: A term used to refer to a mosque, a place of worship in Islam.
 
·       Namaz: The Muslim prayer.
 
·       Pooja: Hindu prayer is called Pooja.
 
·       Babri Masjid (Mosque): This was the mosque build by Muslim invader Babur who came to India from modern day Uzbekistan. His commander Mir Baqi built this mosque over an existing Ram temple in Ayodhya. This is the structure that was the centre of dispute between Hindus and Muslims. This structure, removed under heightened emotions in 1992, was not used as a mandated site for namaz by Muslims but has always been a holy place for pooja for the Hindus.
 
·       Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir (Temple): This is the temple over which the Babri Masjid was built by Babur. While namaz here was never a Muslim compulsion, for Hindus this was and remains the birthplace of their revered deity Bhagwan Ram. Even after the mosque was built over the temple in the sixteenth century and till the twenty first century, Hindus continued to offer Pooja in the premises.
 
·       Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute: This dispute was a a conflict between two communities in India-the Hindus and the Muslims. There are two parts to this dispute that converge. The social part of the dispute started immediately after the Babri Masjid was built over the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya by invading Babur in sixteenth century. The Hindu community undertook a social struggle to get their temple back.
 
The legal dispute started when the case went to the court of law in the 19th Century. The Supreme Court of India finally passed a judgement on the case in the year 2019. The Government of India has allowed the re-construction of a temple at Ayodhya only after the Supreme Court adjudicated likewise. Comparable unresolved conflicts are those of the Har ha-Bayit or Temple Mount also known as Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Another such issue is the Sophia Hagia.
 
·       Sunni Wakf Board: An organization of Indian Muslims belonging to Sunni Sect involved in the dispute.
 
·       Nirmohi Akhara: A group of Hindu saints involved in the dispute.
 
Introduction
22 January 2024 is being observed as a special day in Ayodhya, a holy city for all Indians, located in the State of Uttar Pradesh, Bharat (India). On this day the idol of Bhagwan Ram, is being consecrated (henceforth pran Pratishtha) at Ayodhya. This event is happening in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, located at the site which is the birthplace of Bhagwan Ram (a deity worshipped by Hindus). This event holds special significance for the Hindu’s who are original in habitants of India having a recorded history of over five millennia in which Bhagwan Ram, has a continued presence.

 

Due to colonial attacks by outside forces on India, many of the Hindu sacred sites including the Ram Janmabhoomi temple were taken over by invading forces. The Hindus have consistently undertaken a generational cultural and civilisational struggle to get back these sites which are a part of their sacred geography. In this struggle the Hindu community India and world -wide is a prime stakeholder. In 2019 the Hindus got back the site of Ram Janmabhoomi through a legally fought court case in India. Since those who attacked and took over the Ram Janmabhoomi in the sixteenth century were Muslim Islamic invaders, due to historical memories some sections of the present Indian Muslim community became a party to the legal case. This tussle was sorted out amicably by the courts and outside it by both communities. The legal outcome has been accepted and respected by the Indian Muslims. This has brought about amicable conflict resolution which is one of its kind in the world (refer to Sophia Hagia and Al Aqsa conflicts for a contrast). Now the Hindu community the world over is engaged in a worldwide community-based celebration of the re-building of the Rama Temple at Ram Janmabhoomi. The major event for this process is starting on 17 January 2024 in Ayodhya and will continue till 22 January 2024.

 

The ceremony being observed on 22 January 2024
The ceremony being performed in India from January 16-22 2024, is the consecration (henceforth Pran Pratishta) of the idol of Bhagwan Rama. This is being explained hereunder,

·       Pran Pratishtha Meaning: Giving life to the idol.
 
·       Ceremony Rituals: Involves various rituals from the Veda and Agama, the guiding scriptures of Hindu Dharma. The entire ceremony involves a shobha yatra, adhivas, abhishek and opening of the idol’s eyes.
 
·       Shobha Yatra (Procession): 
·        Idol procession in the temple's neighborhood.
·        Devotees' cheers and greetings transfer devotion to the idol.

·        Devotee initiates the transformation of a statue into God.

 

·       Adhivas (Preparing the Idol):
·        Idol undergoes various adhivas (submersion) to heal injuries from crafting.

·        Submersion in water (jalãdhivãs) and grain (dhãnyãdhivãs).

·        Identifies defects or stone quality issues.

 

·       Ritual Bath (Abhishek):
·        Idol given ritual bath.

·        Abhishek involves various materials, like panchamrut, fragrant flower essence, and sugarcane juice.

 

·       Opening of the Eyes:
·        Mantras chanted to invoke different Gods for animation.

·        Eye opening lotion (Anjan) applied around the deity’s eyes with a gold needle.

 

This process transforms a crafted idol into a divine symbol, emphasizing purification, devotion, and the connection between the worshipper and the worshipped.

 

Why the Hindus the world over are celebrating in the same way during the same time.
In the Hindu way of life all humans are interconnected. Similarly, all Hindus the world over are connected to the pran Pratishtha event happening in India. In the Hindu cultural and sacred life, the devotee is the central figure in giving life to his deity through the demonstration of his love and affection for his Lord (in this case Bhagwan Ram). Therefore even being thousands of miles away from the main event, Hindus may want to take out public processions (as permitted by law) or celebrate the event by distribution of sweets etc signifying the unity of the world and cultural interconnections across time and space.

A brief Fact sheet of the social issues and legal case of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
 

1528: A mosque was built over a Hindu temple, by demolishing it, in 1528, by Babar, an invader from present day Uzbekistan. He was instrumental in spread of Islam in medieval times and the defeat and takeover of sacred sites (in this case an important temple of indigenous Hindu populations) was a part of the strategy of the spread of Islam. Since then, the sacred site of Hindu’s the Ram Janmabhoomi temple was turned into a mosque and became a site and symbol of civilisational struggle for the Hindus,This site is referred to as the Babri Masjid or alternatively as the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site.

 

1850s: Simmering discontent resulted in riots between the Hindus and Muslims during 1853-55 (these are recorded).

 

1885: An Ayodhya local, Mahant Raghubar Das (of Hindu’s Nirmohi Akhara; owner of ‘Chabutra’ land at the mosque premises) was the first to file a petition in the court, for permission to start prayers at the site. This was rejected.

 

1859: British government set up a railing to separate outer courtyard, to avoid dispute. It remained so for the next 90 yrs, till 1949.

 

1949: Statue of Bhagwan Ram appeared in the premises and Hindus started daily prayers (puja-archana). The District Administrator (of Faizabad) then ordered closure of the gates for everyone; which were closed and remained so for next 40 yrs.

 

1950-61: A spate of lawsuits was filed by many local Hindus, asking for permission to commence prayers; on the contention that it was the birthplace of Bhagwan Ram and a Mandir also originally existed below the mosque. This was contested by Muslims’ Sunni Wakf Board. This was the first time a legal dispute was recognized.

 

1986: The District Court of Faizabad ordered the opening of the gates (these were not closed by any court order); and to hand over the site to Hindus for prayers, for construction of temple, etc.

 

1989: Consecrated bricks from across India were brought in Ayodhya to lay the foundation of Ram Mandir. Foundation was laid by Kameshwar Choupal, Ram bhakt, on the land adjacent to the disputed structure.

 

A suit was simultaneously filed on behalf of ‘Bhawan Virajman’ (implying the idols of Deity present there); petitioning that the entire premises of RamJanmBhoomi at Ayodhya belonged to God Ram, hence a perpetual injunction be granted to restrain anyone from interfering in construction of temple at the site.

The UP Govt intervened; and got all the pending suits brought in to the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court.

 

1991-92: Meanwhile, BJP leader LK Advani, campaigned for construction of Ram Mandir.

 

6th December 1992: On 6th December 1992, large gathering of karsevaks in Ayodhya broken down the Babri structure. P.V. Narasimha Rao was the PM of India at that time.

 

1993: To deal with the crises, the Prime minister issued an Ordinance taking over 66.7 acres of land in Ayodhya, which included the 2.77-acre core land, on which the masjid existed. The Ordinance was later converted to an Act; which prescribed maintenance of status-quo.

 

1994 : The Act was challenged. A 5-member SC Bench heard the case, known as ‘Ismail Faruqui vs Union of India’. It also deliberated over the ‘Presidential Reference’ asking Supreme Court of India(SC) to give its opinion whether a Hindu Temple existed at the site prior to the Masjid. The SC Refused to give its opinion to the referred question. In its judgement (3:2) the SC held the Act as valid. It meant the temple at the site, and the rituals of puja being held daily, shall continue uninterrupted.

The most crucial part of the verdict was, where the SC stated:

“A mosque is not an essential part of the practice of the religion of Islam and Namaz (prayer) by Muslims can be offered anywhere, even in open.”

 

2010: Though the Allahabad High Court (its Lucknow Bench) had allocated all the pending cases to itself in 2002, but only on 30th Sept 2010, based on detailed video-graphed evidence and submissions by the Archeological Survey of India, the Court gave a verdict; stating mainly two vital points:

i.          a Hindu temple actually predated; and that the mosque was built over it by (partly) demolishing it.

ii.          The HC also divided the 2.77 acres of core land under dispute, giving 1/3rd Each to the 3 parties, viz:

(1)   Ram Lala (Bhagwan Ram)

(2)   Nirmohi Akhara, the Hindu party,

(3)   Sunni Wakf Board, the Muslim party.

 

This decision was immediately challenged by the parties by taking the matter to SC. A Bench of SC justices Aftab Alam and RM Lodha, first of all stayed the operation of the Allahabad HC order. It said Status Quo, as directed by its bench in March 1994, would remain. This once again validated the Mandir at the site and continuance of prayer-puja, as usual.

 

In 2016, the court started a fresh hearing of the case. In 2017, the SC said that the matter was sensitive and suggested for the case to be settled out of court. It asked stakeholders to hold talks and find an amicable solution. However, no solution was achieved. In 2018, the Supreme Court set up a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear the land dispute case.

 

2018: On 27th Sept 2018, the SC Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Mishra stated that SC would hear case (regularly) from 29th Oct 2019. The verdict came on 9 November 2019.

 

Main points of the verdict were:

·       The Five judge bench of the Supreme Court held that the entire disputed land of 2.7 acres be handed over for construction of Ram Temple.

·       It also adjudicated that the 5 acres of land outside Ayodhya to be given to the Sunni Wakaf board for construction of a mosque.

 

Thus, the Ram Janmabhoomi temple has been restored to the Hindus for re-construction after a sustained legal fight. The courts accepted that the Babri masjid structure was not central to the Muslim prayer process. For the Hindus it was integral and central to their faith, as it was the birthplace of their revered diety Bhagwan Ram. The Indian Muslim community has largely accepted this position.

 

The construction of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya marks a momentous occasion for Hindus worldwide. Beyond geographical boundaries, the global Hindu community is actively contributing to this historic event, not only through financial support but also by participating in the sacred ceremony of Pran Pratishtha. Even those residing outside India are expressing their joy and devotion by organizing public processions to celebrate the culmination of a long-awaited dream.

 

Remarkably, this collective effort is not limited to the Hindu community alone. Indian Muslims are actively engaged in this significant project, playing vital roles as artisans and contributing to the cultural and civilizational fabric of India. This collaborative spirit demonstrates the inclusive nature of the endeavor, transcending religious lines and fostering unity among diverse communities.

 

The construction of the Ram Temple stands as a testament to the shared cultural heritage of India, highlighting the ability of people from different backgrounds to come together for a common cause. This historic moment symbolizes the strength of diversity and the potential for harmonious coexistence in the pursuit of shared cultural aspirations.