NATIONAL : The Central Government has announced a half-day closing till 2:30 pm on 22nd January 2024, at all Central Government offices, Central institutions & Central industrial establishments throughout India on the occasion of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha.

The order says the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya will be celebrated on 22nd January 2024 across India. It has been decided that all Central Government Offices, Central Institutions, and Central Industrial Establishments throughout India will be closed for half a day till 1430 hours on 22nd January 2024 to enable employees to participate in the celebrations.

It is also advised that all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.

The Pran Pratishta ceremony will be held in Ayodhya on January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several other leaders will attend the event. Several celebrities and noted personalities have also been invited to the ceremony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform rituals to mark the Pran Pratishtha of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple on January 22. To enable employees to participate in the celebrations.