The nation anticipates the Prana Pratishta at the Sri Rama Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The Krishna Shila idol of Ramlalla, the main idol has been placed in the temple's sanctum. Ayodhya is drawing attention due to its connection with Ayutthaya in Thailand, a favorite destination for Indians. Ayutthaya's name is derived from Ayodhya establishing an unbreakable link between the two places in name and faith.

Devotees in Ayutthaya, located 3500 km from Ayodhya, worship Lord Rama. They actively participate in Ayodhya's Prana Pratishtha ceremony contributing soil and holy water from Thailand's main rivers. Hindu temples in Ayutthaya and other Thai cities will install big screens on Prana pratistha day. Vishwa Hindu Parishad members in Bangkok state that lamps will be lit, bhajans performed and Ramayana recitation held in all temples.

Champat Rai, Sri Rama Janmabhoomi Theertha Temple Trust, acknowledges Ayutthaya as Thailand's Ayodhya. Swami Vigyanand, World Hindu Foundation President, notes Ayutthaya's origin from Ayodhya emphasizing its cultural influence. The city situated 70 km from Bangkok is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1350 by Siamese king U Thong also known as Ramadhibodhi.

During Ayutthaya's peak from the 14th to the 18th centuries, it was the world's largest city, a global diplomatic and commercial hub. However, in 1767, the Burmese army attacked reducing it to ruins. Today, Ayutthaya remains an ancient city remnant reflecting a bygone era.