After all, what is the Ramanandi tradition due to which special worship of Ramlala will be done in Ayodhya?

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The much-awaited day awaited by the devotees of Lord Ram is just around the corner on January 22, 2024, when a grand event will take place and the consecration of the idol of Ram Lala in the Ram temple of Ayodhya. This historical occasion holds great importance for every Ram devotee and everyone wants to witness this event.

Amidst the extensive preparations for the consecration of the idol of Lord Ram in the Ram temple of Ayodhya, elaborate arrangements are also being made for the worship of Ram Lala. It is believed that the Ram temple in Ayodhya follows the Ramanandi tradition, and as a result, the worship and rituals will be in line with the practices of the Ramanandi sect. Let us know how the worship will be done after the consecration of Ramlala.

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What is Ramanandi sect?

The Ramanandi sect traces its origins to Lord Rama himself, making it one of the largest sects of Hindus. Adherent to egalitarian ideology, followers of the Ramanandi sect are vegetarian and follow Ramanand's distinctive Advaita philosophy. According to this philosophy, all beings are part of the divine, and the goal of life is to achieve unity with God through surrender and renunciation of ego.

This sect emphasizes devotion to God without discriminating on the basis of caste or creed and its primary objective is to immerse oneself in devotion to God. It is believed that Mother Sita initiated Lord Hanuman into the Ramanandi tradition and made him his first disciple. Later, this tradition passed through Brahma, Vashishtha, Vedavyas, Shukadev and many other prominent figures to Ramananda, Ramanandacharya and Ramanandi Acharyas.