Ayodhya, January 20, 2024 – In a momentous event that marks a significant step towards the highly anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony, a majestic lock and key sculpture weighing approximately 400 kg has arrived in Ayodhya. Crafted with meticulous detail over the course of six months in the city of Aligarh, this awe-inspiring creation is set to play a symbolic role in the grand ceremonies scheduled for January 22.
The impressive sculpture, a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of Aligarh artisans, is a fusion of tradition and artistry. Transported with utmost care, it arrived in Ayodhya today, capturing the attention of onlookers and adding to the palpable excitement surrounding the forthcoming Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony, slated for January 22, is a momentous occasion in Ayodhya’s cultural calendar. It is a sacred ritual during which the deity residing in the temple’s idol is invited to inhabit it permanently. The lock and key symbolism holds deep significance, signifying the opening of spiritual gates and the ushering in of divine energies.
Speaking about the arrival of the sculpture, Chief Organizer of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, [Organizer’s Name], expressed profound joy and gratitude, stating, “This lock and key sculpture is not just a physical object; it is a representation of the spiritual journey we are about to embark upon. Crafted with love and devotion, it will serve as a focal point during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, connecting the divine with our earthly realm.”
The six-month-long craftsmanship journey in Aligarh involved a team of skilled artisans, sculptors, and metalworkers who meticulously carved and shaped the lock and key with utmost precision. The choice of Aligarh as the birthplace of this symbolic sculpture is a nod to the city’s rich heritage of craftsmanship and artistic tradition.
As the citizens of Ayodhya eagerly await the culmination of this spiritual extravaganza, the arrival of the 400 kg lock and key has added an extra layer of anticipation and excitement to the air. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony promises to be a grand spectacle, attracting devotees and well-wishers from far and wide.
Ayodhya, already steeped in historical and cultural significance, is now set to witness a spiritual event of unparalleled magnitude with the consecration of the lock and key sculpture during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22. The city, resonating with centuries of faith and tradition, eagerly awaits the moment when the divine will find its eternal home in the heart of Ayodhya.
