Sun Jan 12 02:58:50 UTC 2025: ## Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s First Anniversary Celebrated Early, Possibility of Second Celebration in December
**Ayodhya, India** – The first anniversary of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is being celebrated from January 11th to 13th, 2025, marking the anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony. While the Pran Pratishtha took place on January 22nd, 2024, the anniversary is being observed eleven days earlier this year due to a coinciding auspicious date according to the Hindu Panchang. January 11th, 2025, falls on the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, the same tithi as January 22nd, 2024.
However, a similar auspicious date also occurs on December 31st, 2025. This raises the question of whether the Ram Mandir’s anniversary will be celebrated twice this year. The Uttar Pradesh government has not yet commented on this. While some media reports cite scholars discussing the possibility of a double celebration, official confirmation is still awaited. The debate centers around the interpretation of the Hindu calendar and its implications for religious observances.
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