Nirmohi Akhara Constructs 'Ram Lalla' Temple in Sonipat
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Construction of 'Ram Lalla' Temple in Sonipat, Haryana |
| Organized by | Nirmohi Akhara |
| Location | Khanda village, Sonipat district, Haryana |
| Key Highlights | - Installation of 'Ram Lalla' idol during 'Ram Navami' celebrations |
| - Renovation of a 416-year-old 'math' to accommodate the temple | |
| - Week-long 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals involving saints from Nirmohi Akhara | |
| Idol Details | - Made of white 'Makrana' marble, mirroring the idol at Ayodhya's Ram Temple |
| - Surrounded by twelve golden arches depicting scenes from the Ramayana | |
| Additional Installations | - 'Vaishnav Dharma Istambh', a symbol of Lord Vishnu, installed in the 'math' |
| Nirmohi Akhara Background | - An 'akhara' of the Ramanandi order of the Vaishnava sect, established in early 18th century |
| - One of the fourteen akharas recognized by Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad | |
| - Belongs to the Vaishnav Bairagi Sampradaya |