BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a recent development, all central government offices will remain closed for half a day across India as per official orders on 22nd January in the view of Pran-Pratishtha ceremony.
According to the official notice, keeping the overwhelming sentiments of employees, all central offices, central institutions, and central industrial establishments will remain open till 2:30 PM only.
The Ram Temple consecration rituals began on January 16 Tuesday and will continue for seven days. The idol of Lord Ram will be placed today at the sanctum sanctorum. Over 7,000 dignitaries will be attending the grand Pran-Pratishtha ceremony on 22nd January in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.