LUCKNOW: The consecration ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Temple is on the 22nd of this month. More than 10,000 VIPs, including chief ministers of various states, party leaders and film stars, have been invited to the ceremony. Among the invitees also include the families of the labourers who built the Ram temple. A special invitation letter has been sent to them.

Elaborate special arrangements are made for guests. Security has also been beefed considering the prime minister’s presence at the function. On another note, it has been decided to give two boxes containing special guests to all VVIPs and special guests invited to the event. One box will reportedly contain temple prasad, special laddus made from cow's milk ghee and holy basil leaves as per Ramanandi tradition. The second box will contain the soil of Ayodhya and the pure water of the revered Sarayu River. Also, a brass plate associated with the Ram Temple will be fitted inside with silver coins among other prizes.

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to make the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya a grand event. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the ceremony as an auspicious moment that is turning into a reality after centuries of prayers and waiting.