At 12:20 pm on January 22, 2024, the world will witness the consecration of Ram Lala in the newly-constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya, aligning with the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat. Even though every moment is favourable for Lord Rama, the particular date and timing have caught the attention of the general public, causing us to look closer at the cosmic context.
22 January 2024 Auspicious Timings
The auspicious Mrigashira Nakshatra will begin at 3:52 am on Monday (January 22, 2024) and continue until 4:58 am on January 23, 2024 (Tuesday). An occurrence of this celestial nature is considered favourable for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony (consecration) of the Ram Lala idol. Abhijit Muhurat on 22 January 2024 is from 11:51 am to 12:33 pm.
Mrigashira Nakshatra
Mrigashira Nakshatra is considered one of the purest and is linked to the deity Soma, known as the “God of Immortality”. Represented by a deer, symbolising the perpetual quest for inner nectar, it refers to the pursuit of profound knowledge and experience. Mrigashira, ruled by Mars, is characterised by activity and constant motion. Hindu tradition considers Mrigashira auspicious for a variety of rituals. Its positive influence begins on January 22, 2024, and extends until the morning of January 23, 2024.
Abhijit Muhurat Significance
According to legend, Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasur in Abhijit Muhurat. So, this muhurat is associated with removing all the doshas present at that time. Using it, you can remove any malevolent influence from your life. The muhurat is also extremely auspicious for initiating new endeavours. It is believed that anything you begin, whether it is a new job, a business, investing in real estate or other financial instruments, performing a house-warming ceremony, performing a puja for prosperity, good fortune, etc will fructify, bringing you the results you desire. During the Abhijit Muhurat period, you are backed by positivity and all the right vibrations to finish your tasks successfully.
Adding to the cosmic significance, the Amrit Siddhi Yoga and the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga coincide with the Mrigashira Nakshatra period. Hence, January 22 is an ideal date for the consecration celebration.
In addition to the Mrigashira Nakshatra, the day being Monday holds special significance. It is considered an auspicious yoga to have Mrigashira Nakshatra on a Monday, so any significant event is highly favourable under this nakshatra. For the consecration ceremony to be prosperous, the alignment has been carefully chosen.
Ram Lala will assume his divine presence under the ascendant sign Aries, rising on the eastern horizon. In choosing an ascendant sign, a fixed sign is usually preferred for long-lasting positive effects. In this case, the ascendant sign is Aries, a cardinal sign, which might seem unconventional. Despite this, Jupiter’s placement in the ninth house brings stability, making the cardinal ascendant acceptable. Further enhancing the overall positive influence of the ascendant is the auspicious position of Scorpio.
Aries is preferred over other ascendants due to the alignment with the Abhijit Muhurat and Jupiter’s placement in the ninth house. In planning the consecration ceremony, the importance of ensuring stability and auspiciousness has taken into account.
As shown by the muhurat chart, the Sun rules the tenth house. It is situated in the Upachaya Bhava, indicating political strength. Possibly related to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this planetary arrangement suggests a strong political influence. Cancer, Rama’s birth sign, and Capricorn, the muhurat time’s sign, also play an important role in the astrological significance.
The chosen muhurat, therefore, aligns with the cosmic energies and the current socio-political conditions to ensure a successful and auspicious ceremony. The meticulous planning behind the choice of January 22, 2024, for this historic event, was reflected in the careful consideration of astrological factors.
