PIL filed against the ‘PRAN PRATISHTHA’ ceremony on January 22 in Allahabad High Court
Last Updated on January 17, 2024 by News Desk
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking a ban on the upcoming Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav (consecration ceremony) of Shri Ram Lalla’s idol at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir scheduled to be held on January 22.
As per the ANI report, the petition has been filed by Bhola Prasad who is a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The plea demands a ban on the Pran Pratishtha ceremony contending that no religious programs should be organised in the month of Paush. It further stated that the temple is still under construction and no deity can be consecrated in an incomplete temple as per the Sanatana tradition.
“A religious programme is going to be organised in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. The idol of Ram Lalla will be installed at the under-construction temple. The ceremony will be performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Shankaracharyas have an objection to the Pran Pratistha programme. No religious programmes are organised in the month of ‘Pus’. The temple is still incomplete. In an incomplete temple, no deity can be consecrated.” The petition stated.
The petitioner also alleged that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) is organising the event for political gain in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. It cited the objections raised by the Shankaracharyas against the event claiming that it is an event inconsistent with the Sanatan dharma and traditions.
Written by Shagun Behal
