The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is preparing for another significant event: the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Darbar on the first floor, expected to take place on June 5, 2025. This follows the grand consecration of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, and marks the next phase in opening the temple complex to devotees. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will preside over the Ram Darbar consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.

The Ram Darbar will showcase Lord Ram in his 'King' form, featuring 18 idols. The idols of Lord Ram and Mata Sita will be placed on a two-feet high white marble throne. Idols of Lord Hanuman and Lakshman will be placed in a sitting position in front of the Ram Darbar, while standing idols of Bharat and Shatrughan will be installed behind the throne. These idols, along with the throne, have been sculpted from white marble in Jaipur, Rajasthan, using the Hemmark photographic technique.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has outlined certain guidelines to ensure comfortable and efficient darshan for pilgrims. A total of 750 passes will be issued daily for visiting Ram Darbar on the first floor. A portion of these, specifically 50 passes, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This allocation method suggests that not all devotees will be able to secure a pass through conventional means, and spontaneous visits might be challenging.

Notably, no VIPs from the central or state governments have been invited to the Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha ceremony. This decision sets it apart from the Ram Lalla consecration, which saw a large number of high-profile attendees. The trust has emphasized that the core objective remains deeply spiritual, focusing on invoking the divine presence and upholding the sanctity of the event.

The rituals for the Pran Pratishtha will span three days, commencing on June 3 and culminating on June 5. The ceremonies will be conducted by 101 Vedic pandits from Kashi and Ayodhya. The event coincides with Ganga Dussehra, considered auspicious in Hindu tradition.

Besides the Ram Darbar, idols of other deities will also be installed in temples constructed within the Ram Janmabhoomi complex. The temple complex will also feature four grand entrance gates, with the southern gate being the most prominent. The second floor of the temple will feature a display of the Ramayana in multiple languages, including its oldest known version.

While most of the construction is expected to be completed by June 5, some work, such as the installation of murals depicting the story of Lord Ram on the lower plinth, will continue. The main temple is expected to be handed over in August or September, and the 'Parakota' in November. The entire construction of the Ram Temple is projected to be completed by October 2025.