Elon Musk's father Errol to visit Ayodhya Ram temple today

Errol Musk arrived in India on June 1. (Courtesy: Reuters photo)

Errol Musk, father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, is scheduled to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya today. He will be accompanied by his daughter Alexandra Musk.

His visit comes just a day after the grand second consecration ceremony began at the Ram temple. During the three-day ceremony, the consecration of deities will be performed in six temples situated on the temple's ramparts. Seven temples, including the Ram Darbar, will be inaugurated in the Ram temple complex on June 5.

According to a police official, Errol Musk's brief itinerary includes a visit to the Ram temple followed by a stop at the Hanumangarhi temple nearby. A 12-hour-puja will be performed at the temple today which will featuring the chanting of 1,975 mantras and sacred offerings to the fire god.

High-level security including CCTV surveillance and deployment of specially trained personnel is in place for Errol's visit to the temple town. "There is already a three-layered high-level security cover in place in Ayodhya, which includes round-the-clock deployment of high-tech anti-drone systems capable of detecting and neutralising unauthorised aerial activity," a police officer said.

"Security arrangements in and around the temple area also include regular checking of visitors. However, no additional security cover will be extended officially for this visit, as the existing measures are adequate," he added.

Errol Musk, who is the Global Advisor to Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd, began his India trip on June 1 and will be in the country till June 6, a spokesperson for the Haryana-based company said in a statement.

"His visit is squarely focused on accelerating India's burgeoning green technology and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure development," the company said.

Errol Musk is known for his contributions to the fields of technology, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Servotech said that he will provide strategic advisory support to the company's leadership team.