The consecration of the statue of Lord Shri Ram in the Ayodhya Ram temple is scheduled to take place on January 22, 2024.

With preparations being in full swing, the Ramanandi sect, known for its longstanding worship in the Ayodhya Ram temple, will continue its tradition during the ceremony.

Founded by Jagatguru Shri Ramanandacharya ji, the Ramanandi sect holds a significant place among the four ancient sects of Bairagis, also known as the Bairagi sect, Ramavat sect, and Shri sect. An ancient monastery of the Ramanandi sect is located at Panchganga Ghat in Kashi. The sect primarily worships Lord Rama, with its main mantra being "Om Ramay Namah." Devotees and monks adorn tilaks of Shuklashri, Bindushri, and Raktashri as part of their religious practices.

The Ramanandi sect's worship revolves around Lord Shri Ram, depicted in the form of a child. The devotees follow a unique tradition of caring for the deity in a manner reminiscent of tending to an infant. Each day, Ramlala is adorned attractively, and rituals include waking up, bathing, and feeding, mimicking the routine of caring for a young child.

For centuries, the Ramanandi sect has been actively engaged in worship at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Even with the consecration of the new Ram temple, the exclusive responsibility for performing worship will rest with the priests of the Ramanandi sect. Notably, Mohit Pandey, a student of Dudheshwar Ved Vidyapeeth, has emerged as a selected trainee priest among three thousand candidates for the Ayodhya Ram temple.