Today New Delhi basks in festivities as the much-awaited Lord Ram Temple opens its doors in Ayodhya. A significant landmark event, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, will take place with elaborate rituals and fanfare in the temple town, under heightened security measures. The key highlight, the historical ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the idol of Ram Lalla, is scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, various dignitaries, saints, and a roster of illustrious guests in attendance.
To honor this momentous day, we’ve curated a list of top Ram bhajans from Bollywood that will resonate throughout the celebrations. Whether you’re in Ayodhya or elsewhere in the country, these soul-stirring melodies are perfect to set on loop on this auspicious occasion.
The recent hit ‘Ram Siya Ram’ from the film Adipurush aptly tops our playlist. Featured in Om Raut’s directorial venture starring icons like Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, with Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh among others, the track emerged as one of the most favored songs last year. Lyricist Manoj Muntashir Shukla weaved his magic into the song, which captivated hearts across the nation.
Another gem is ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ from the dramatic 2019 flick, Kalank. The vocals of Shreya Ghoshal, coupled with Pritam Chakraborty’s composition and Amitabh Bhattacharya’s poetic lyrics, mesmerize listeners. This visual spectacle showcases the talents of stars like Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan.
A timeless addition to the bhajan collection is ‘Jai Raghunandan Jai Siyaram’, taken from the silver screens of 1961 through the movie Gharana. The film boasted of an ensemble cast including Rajendra Kumar, Raj Kumar, Asha Parekh, and many more, who brought this classic bhajan to life.
Moving to the soulful sounds of ‘Hey Ram Hey Ram’, redefined by the late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. Originally penned by Sudarshan Faakir, this musical piece is indispensable for any Shri Ram Bhajan collection.
Incorporating a contemporary twist, ‘Pal Pal Hai Bhaari’ from the Shahrukh Khan starrer Swades has earned its place on this revered list. Written by Javed Akhtar and composed by the legendary AR Rahman, the song elevates the spiritual fervor associated with Ram bhajans.
This ceremonious occasion will also see a constellation of Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Tiger Shroff, and Asha Bhosale, as part of the guests marking their presence.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust recently made an announcement that the Pran Pratishtha ceremony’s grandeur will be accompanied by ‘Mangal Dhwani’, a spectacular musical celebration. The event promises the presence of celebrated names from the music industry and is slated to commence at 10 am. Meanwhile, the pivotal consecration of Shri Ram Lalla will begin at 12:30 pm.
In anticipation of this spiritual gala, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh has been ornately adorned with Lord Ram’s posters and flags. Simultaneously, cities nationwide flaunt decorations, with shimmering lights, magnificent cutouts of Lord Ram, and posters embossed with devotional slogans.
An impressive array of special guests from various realms, including cricket, cinema, saint society, politics, art, literature, and culture, have been invited to join the divine proceedings. Commencing a week prior to the main event, the Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony started on January 16, setting the stage for this historic day.
As Ayodhya and the entire nation get engulfed in this celestial ambiance, these melodious Bollywood bhajans are sure to uplift spirits and unite hearts in devotion to Lord Ram.
