The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh has been under construction since 2020 when the groundbreaking ceremony took place. The temple is expected to be fully constructed by early 2024. The inauguration and opening ceremony for the sacred site is set to be a grand event attended by numerous dignitaries.
Guest List
| Name | Profession/Designation |
|---|---|
| Narendra Modi | Prime Minister of India |
| Sachin Tendulkar | Former Cricketer |
| Virat Kohli | Cricketer |
| Mukesh Ambani | Industrialist |
| Gautam Adani | Industrialist |
| Ratan Tata | Industrialist/Philanthropist |
| Arun Govil | Actor |
| Deepika Chikhalia | Actor |
| Yogi Adityanath | Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh |
| Baba Ramdev | Saint |
| Mohan Bhagwat | Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh Chief |
When is the Ram Mandir Opening Ceremony?
The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust which oversees the Ram Mandir construction has announced that the temple should be complete for an inauguration ceremony by Ram Navami 2024 which falls on March 31st. This auspicious Hindu holiday marks the birth of Lord Rama making it a fitting date. The full schedule of opening festivities is still to be finalized.
Who are the Invitees for the 2024 Ceremony?
Several notable public figures, politicians, celebrities and faith leaders are expected to be on the guest list for the 2024 Ram Mandir opening. This includes:
Ram Mandir Inauguration 2024: Celebrity Guest List for the Grand Opening
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Sachin Tendulkar, Former Indian Cricketer
- Virat Kohli, Star Indian Cricketer
- Top Indian Industrialists Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Ratan Tata
- Veteran actors who played Lord Rama and Sita including Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Spiritual leaders Baba Ramdev and Mohan Bhagwat
Hindu devotees around the world are also eagerly awaiting their own opportunities to visit this sacred site being constructed in the birthplace of Lord Ram.
Significance of the Ram Mandir
The Ram Janmabhoomi movement to construct a temple in Ayodhya has great importance for many Hindus globally. Destruction of a Ram Mandir structure originally built there sparked demands starting in the 1980s to honor the significance of the site dedicated to Lord Ram. Ground was finally broken in a special 2020 ceremony headed by Prime Minister Modi.
Construction Progress
In the over 3 years since construction began, the temple’s main structures and carved pillars have began to take shape. Skilled artisans have been working to create a magnificent representation of traditional Nagara style Hindu temple architecture infused with symbolism dedicated to Lord Ram.
By March 2024, the goal is for the Ram Mandir to be finished with all intricate religious iconography and murals completed in time for a celebration filled inauguration of the landmark that devotees have long been waiting for.
The 2024 opening ceremony is sure to be packed full of pomp and grandeur as visitors ranging from everyday worshippers to India’s top politicians and celebrities gather in Ayodhya mark the special occasion. The guest list represents the massive cultural and spiritual significance placed on the new Ram Mandir.
