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PremiumAyodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration highlights: Ayodhya in grip of religious fervour as long-awaited Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla took place on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and other dignitaries. Army helicopters showered flower petals on the temple premises when the consecration took place.
Crafted by the skilled hands of sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru, the 51-inch-tall idol, captures the image of a five-year-old Lord Ram standing gracefully on a lotus, all meticulously carved from a single block of stone.
The grand event saw the presence of around 7,000 VVIPs from across the nation which includes actors, sportspersons, industrialists, politicians, etc.
Constructed in the conventional Nagara architectural style, the Ram Mandir compound is designed to span 380 feet in the east-west direction, with a width of 250 feet and an impressive height of 161 feet. The temple's vertical structure consists of floors, each measuring 20 feet in height, supported by a remarkable ensemble of 392 pillars and adorned with 44 gates.
PM Modi followed a strict 11-day ‘anushthan’ and slept on the floor and had coconut water before the ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. He also visited several temples across India ahead of the ‘pran-pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir and took a holy dip at the Rameswaram 'Angi theerth' beach.
While addressing the gathering in Ayodhya after performing rituals in the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, PM Modi congratulated the people as the hundred years long wait ended on Monday.
After the consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, PM Modi encouraged people to “lay foundation of India of next 1,000 years; We take pledge to build a capable, grand, divine India from this moment."
“Ram temple's construction will set off a firestorm. They should reconsider as Ram is energy, not fire, a solution not dispute," said PM Modi in Ayodhya on Monday.
Key Highlights of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony:
-PM Modi performed the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.
-Later he performed the ‘aarti’ of the Ram Lalla idol inside the sanctum sanctorum affter the idol was unveiled at the temple in the presence of the prime minister.
-After performing the whole ritual, PM Modi addressed the gathering at the temple and congratulated people. "Lord Ram has finally arrived (in his abode) following the wait of centuries. After the patience that we showed for centuries and the sacrifices we made, our Lord Ram has finally arrived," PM Modi said during his address.
-After addressing the gathering, PM Modi offered prayers at Kuber Tila Shiva temple and unveiled Jatayu statue. The ancient Shiv temple located on the Kuber Tila in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex is also being renovated by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is constructing the Ram temple.
-Later, he showered flower petals upon the workers who were the part of the construction crew of the Ram Mandir.
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Thousands of devotees visited Shri Ram Janmbhoomi temple in Ayodhya to offer prayers to Ram Lalla on Tuesday. For the devotees who are willing to make donations to the temple, the option for payment has been made live on the website of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
People can find the link for donations on the website and make payments via UPI apps like Google Pay and BharatPe. In addition to this, devotees can also make donations by using the bank details of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Read More
“During a morning walk today, a doctor, who was accompanying me said it is not possible for anyone to survive for 11 days without food. If someone has survived then it is a miracle. Hence, it is doubtful that he (Modi) observed fast," Congress' Veerappa Moily. “If he (Modi) had done Pooja in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple without observing fast then that place will become impure and will not generate (supernatural) power. He (Modi) says he has observed fast for 11 days and survived only on tender coconut. There were no signs of fatigue on his face. People, and not me are questioning whether he observed fast or not," Moily, a former union minister said.
The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has devised a strategy wherein its members will embark on a pilgrimage, referred to as 'darshan,' to the recently constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, as disclosed by party officials on Tuesday. According to a senior BJP leader, workers representing each of the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the national capital will be dispatched to Ayodhya in the upcoming days. Each participant is expected to contribute ₹789 towards the pilgrimage, adhering to a plan outlined by the Delhi BJP for these journeys to the sacred city in Uttar Pradesh.
The commencement of these trips to Ayodhya is scheduled after Republic Day, around January 30, as highlighted by Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva. Additionally, he mentioned that the Delhi BJP is set to "coordinate" visits for individuals to the city in the near future.
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the people will not forgive those who refused to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram idol in Ayodhya. He was responding to a reporter's question here about Congress leaders not attending Monday's grand `Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. "Those who were invited to the consecration ceremony and refused will not be forgiven by the country's people," said the BJP leader. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had refused the invite for the January 22 ceremony, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of turning it into a political project.
January 22 was a historic day for India and the rest of the world, which became possible only "due to the able son of Maa Bharti, Narendra Modi, after a wait of 500-years," said Scindia, who quit the Congress in 2020. (PTI)
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya saw a tremendous turnout on Tuesday with lakhs of devotees queueing up for darshan. Security personnel were left struggling to maintain order as impatient worshippers broke through police lines. By Tuesday evening around 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh people had offered their prayers while a similar number remained in line.
“So much crowd has gathered here today that not everyone will be able to have darshan today and the same crowd will be visible tomorrow and for the next few days," opined Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das.
The 51-inch-tall idol of Lord Ram Lalla will be called by the name “Balak Ram", as it is the embodiment of the child form of Lord Ram, according to a priest associated with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony held at Shri Ramjanmbhoomi temple in Ayodhya on Monday, January 22.
“The idol of Lord Ram, whose consecration was done on January 22, has been named 'Balak Ram'. The reason for naming the idol of Lord Ram as 'Balak Ram' is that he resembles a child, whose age is five years," news agency PTI quoted Arun Dixit, a priest associated with the Ram Temple ceremony.
"Jo Ram Ka nahin vo kisi kaam ka nahin (Those who are not for Ram are of no use). Those who opposed the Ram Temple do not have the right to take Ram Lalla's name. PM Modi fulfilled the dreams of Balasaheb Thackeray and crores of devotees of Lord Ram...Yesterday was a historic day," Maharashtra CM told reporters on Tuesday.
After the inauguration of the Ram temple, the anticipated daily influx of around 100,000 devotees to Ayodhya is poised to transform the sacred city into the preeminent global tourist destination, as stated by Jaiveer Singh, the Tourism Minister of Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. Singh highlighted initiatives such as helicopter services connecting Ayodhya to six cities within the state, the ongoing restoration of 37 ancient temples, and the expansion of the existing airport in the holy city. These efforts are expected to lead to a significant increase in the number of visitors.
In response to a report projecting a USD 10 billion rejuvenation plan for Ayodhya, encompassing a new airport, renovated railway station, township development, and enhanced road connectivity, Singh expressed confidence that the transformation would indeed materialize. The report suggests that such comprehensive infrastructure enhancements could attract over 50 million tourists annually to Ayodhya.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was one of the prominent film personalities to attend the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram temple, on Tuesday described the event as "a day filled with the relevance of divine spirit".
Bachchan, 81, was accompanied by his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, 47, to the ceremony, which was held on Monday in Uttar Pradesh's temple town believed to be Lord Ram's birthplace.
The screen icon shared a series of pictures of the temple and the new Ram Lalla idol after the consecration ('pran pratishtha') on his personal blog. (PTI)
Devotees in their thousands thronged the gates of the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya, jostling to enter the temple that opened to the public on Tuesday, a day after the consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol.
For some hours, security personnel drawn from police and paramilitary forces had a tough time controlling the crowd of devotees, many of whom had been queuing up since late Monday night. At least one devotee fainted as the people pushed and shoved their way towards the temple. (PTI)
"Yesterday's Pran Pratishtha ceremony was unimaginable for me. It was an incredible moment of my lifetime. The entire struggle of 500 years, the martyrs behind it, those whom I knew and those whom I did not know, I remembered all the Karsevaks and all great men. I was sitting on the chair and Ritambhara ji came. She started crying and hugged me. I sympathized with her. I never display my emotions openly but that happened yesterday," former MP Chief Minister Uma Bharti said.
"It is nothing like that, that there is a wave. I had said earlier also that this is the BJP's political programme and Narendra Modi ji did a function and a show there, it's good, but we have told you, we have clarity about our programme which is about five justices to strengthen the country," Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said.
Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Wadi town in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district following a quarrel during a Lord Ram idol procession, police said on Tuesday. The prohibitory orders under CrPC section 144 which will remain in force until 6 am on January 25 have been issued as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident, they said. According to the police, a quarrel took place during the procession following an alleged stone-pelting incident on Monday between two groups. (PTI)
"...We were supposed to offer him honey with a few drops of lemon juice in water...But he told me separately to offer him 'charnamrit' of Bhagwan Sri Ram. So, we made changes...I felt a motherly love at that time and I felt as if I am offering it to my son and breaking his fast," Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj said.
Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that Lord Ram is not coming, but elections are approaching.
"Ram is not coming! Elections are approaching! Shri Ram is already present in our mind, heart and every particle of our being," the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Minister said in a post on 'X'.
Yadav pointed out that Lord Shri Ram is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the last incarnation of Lord Vishnu "Kalki Avatar" is yet to arrive after the end of "Kaliyuga" (age of the demon).
"According to the beliefs of Sanatan Dharma, Lord Shri Ram is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the last incarnation of Lord Vishnu "Kalki Avatar" is yet to come to restore the religion after the end of Kaliyuga. Glory to Siyavar Ramchandra," Yadav added. (ANI)
The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government and others on a plea filed against the state’s oral order by which it has allegedly banned live telecast of the “Pran Prathishta" of Lord Ram at Ayodhya in the temples across Tamil Nadu. Read here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to participate in the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and various distinguished guests are also present at the event. Read here.
Several temples in Sri Lanka’s Hindu dominant north celebrated the consecration of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya, with rituals being conducted simultaneously with the official event.
Rituals were conducted in various temples on Monday, including at the iconic Nallur Kovil temple. Officials of the Indian Consulate also attended the event.
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil or Nallur Murugan Kovil is one of the most significant Hindu temples in the Jaffna district of the Northern Province. (PTI)
The historic ritual of 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Lalla took place today in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a host of distinguished guests.
Meanwhile, neighbouring Pakistan in its first reaction to the event the country's foreign office said in a statement that the consecration ceremony is "indicative of India's growing majoritarianism.' Read here.
With the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the Ayodhya city of Uttar Pradesh is firmly on the path to becoming “India's biggest religious tourism hub". But the government seems to have a much bigger plan for Ayodhya — dubbed as "The Land of Sree Ram" by it. The Union and the Uttar Pradesh governments plan to put the city "on the map of world tourism in the years to come". Read here.
As the grand idol of Shri Ram Lalla was unveiled for devotees across the world on Monday, prominent publications gave it aplace in their online space. The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled during the grand 'Pran Pratishtha', which involved hour-long rituals led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony, PM Modi performed the 'aarti' of the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Read here.
India witnessed the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya today i.e. on 22 January. People are commemorating the "historic" day all throughout the world. But the Ayodhya dispute has been a contentious matter for many years, entangled in numerous court actions by Muslim and Hindu religious groups. Read here.
After the conclusion of the ‘pran-pratishta’ ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a replica of the temple to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his address, the UP Chief Minister said that now the streets of Ayodhya will echo with the 'Sankirtan' of Shri Ram instead of gunshots. Read here.
Speaking on the Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it will be etched in our memories for years to come. Read here.
Among India and Asia's richest, the billionaire Ambani family has donated ₹2.51 crore to the Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as per reports.
"Mukesh Ambani, along with his family members, has donated ₹2.51 crore to the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. This sacred endeavour, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, carries profound cultural importance," they said in a statement. Read here.
Devotees in long queues to visit Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi Temple today. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony was done yesterday at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks on Babri Masjid caught the attention of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) ahead of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration ceremony. AIMIM's Owaisi had said that Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was "very systematically snatched from the Muslims.
Owaisi had questioned three “important incidents" that, he said, led to the situation the way it is today. Owaisi had remarked that if the mosque had not been demolished in 1992, Muslims wouldn't be facing the current situation.
Replying to Owaisi's statements ahead of the Ram Mandir event in Ayodhya, the Viswa Hindu Parishad has said that Hyderabad MP will very soon chant "Raam Naam', according to India Today. Read here.
With the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the Ayodhya city of Uttar Pradesh is firmly on the path to becoming “India's biggest religious tourism hub". But the government seems to have a much bigger plan for Ayodhya — dubbed as "The Land of Sree Ram" by it. The Union and the Uttar Pradesh governments plan to put the city "on the map of world tourism in the years to come". Read here.
Donning a golden kurta and a cream-coloured dhoti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the rituals of “Pran Pratishtha" ceremony at the "historic" Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday, January 22. Lakhs of people watched the live-telecast of the ceremony on their televisions.
Meanwhile, thousands of people from different walks of life came to Ayodhya to witness the grand event. At the same time, a few Opposition leaders celebrated the day in a different way. Read here.
People gathered to take a holy dip at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya. Pran Pratishtha ceremony was done yesterday at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
Janakpur lit up with diyas to mark Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha' in Ayodhya.
Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, the Chairman of Ayodhya Ram Temple Construction Committee, Nripendra Mishra has shared details of the future construction plans of the temple after the inauguration ceremony on 22 January. He also spoke about their commitment to complete the entire temple construction in 2024. The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held on 22 January in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later. Read here.
Ram Mandir first morning: After the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple was thrown open to the public for darshan on Tuesday. Heavy rush outside the temple was witnessed as devotees have gathered in large numbers since 3 a.m. to offer prayers and have Darshan of Shri Ram Lalla on the first morning after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Read here.
Visuals from the main gate of Shri Ram Temple where devotees have gathered in large numbers since 3 am to offer prayers and have Darshan of Shri Ram Lalla on the first morning after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
Heavy rush outside the Ram Temple as devotees throng the temple to offer prayers and have Darshan of Shri Ram Lalla on the first morning after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. (ANI)
Students of Vikash Residential School illuminated 1,00,000 diyas in the school premises on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. (ANI)
Ramotsav was celebrated with fireworks and 'Bhajan Sandhya' at the Sarojini Vatika Park in Sitapur. (ANI)
Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud called the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya a 'proud' moment and said that Lord Ram and Goddess Sita are the epitomes of courage, sacrifice, justice and righteousness.
He further said that they symbolise the profound cultural and civilizational linkage between India and Nepal.
"Jay Shree Ram! Inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir by Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and accomplishment of sacred Prana Pratishtha ceremony today is a proud moment for all the followers of Sanatan Dharma. Maryada Purushottam Sri Rama and Mata Sita, daughter of Nepal, were the epitomes of courage, sacrifice, justice and righteousness," Saud posted on X. (ANI)
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: Expressing his joy over the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, " Five hundred years of wait has finally ended today. Lord Ram sat on his throne at his birthplace. ‘Ram bhakts’ all over the world were in anticipation of this moment. The collective wish of our countrymen has been realised."
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: Devotees lit 2.5 lakh oil lamps in Janakpur, the home of Goddess Sita to celebrate the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya on Monday evening.
The ancient city where King Janak, Father of Goddess Sita used to rule had started preparing for the celebration weeks before. The city is glowing with lamps and colorful decorations celebrating the homecoming of the son-in-law.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: After the completion of Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya by lighting lamps and burning crackers.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony with his family in Dehradun.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: As the grand idol of Shri Ram Lalla was unveiled for devotees across the world on Monday, prominent publications gave it aplace in their online space. The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled during the grand 'Pran Pratishtha', which involved hour-long rituals led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony, PM Modi performed the 'aarti' of the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Read More
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: After the consecration of Ram Temple ceremony in Ayodhya, celebrations are being held throughout India on Monday. Diyas were lit up outside All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to mark Ayodhya Ram temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ on Monday.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: After the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the RSS workers and their family members celebrated ‘Deepotsav’ at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Maharashtra on Monday evening.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: After the conclusion of consecration ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lights lamp on Monday evening.
