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Final Idol Of Ram Lalla Unveiled During ’Pran Pratishtha’ | PM Breaks Fast After Completing Rituals

The final 51-inch Ram Lalla idol was revealed shortly before the grand ’pran pratistha’ ceremony at the Ayodhya. The deity was adorned with gold and flowers. PM Modi, who led the consecration ceremony, offered his prayers along with several saints in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The temple is now open for the public.

22 Jan 2024
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Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratistha’: First Glimpses Of Full ‘Ram Lala’ Idol; Temple Ready For Ceremony

The first glimpse of the idol of ’Ram Lala’ has been unveiled ahead of the consecration ceremony which is set to take place on January 22. The temple in Ayodhya is ready for the ceremony as well. Watch.

20 Jan 2024
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A heritage whodunnit

An insider’s account of how a notorious international smuggling racket in Indian antiquities was busted

3 min read7 Sep 2018
Companies

Relief for TVS Motor Chairman Venu Srinivasan in idol theft case

Police give undertaking to Madras High Court not to arrest Venu Srinivasan

1 min read10 Aug 2018
Industry

TV reality shows turn to mobile screens to boost audience engagement

TV channels are increasingly adding play-along features on their mobile apps to boost audience engagement for the reality shows

3 min read21 Jun 2018
Mint-lounge

K.R. Meera’s ‘The Unseeing Idol Of Light’: Blindness and insight

In the violent world of K.R. Meera’s new novel, no one, not even a pregnant woman, is safe

5 min read1 Jun 2018
Politics

Durga Puja organisers will need police nod for immersion on 1 Oct: West Bengal govt

High court verdict allows the West Bengal administration to take case-specific decisions on whether to grant permission for Durga idol immersion, says home secretary

1 min read22 Sep 2017
Politics

Mamata govt’s Durga idol immersion order revoked by Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to find separate routes for Muharram and Durga idol immersion processions

2 min read21 Sep 2017
Politics

Durga idol immersion ban: Calcutta HC questions West Bengal govt’s move

Questioning the curbs on Durga idol immersion, HC says the state cannot hinder a citizen’s right to practise religion on a mere assumption of law and order disruption

2 min read20 Sep 2017
Politics

Immersion of Ganesh idols begins amid fanfare in Maharashtra

Over 7,600 Ganesh idols installed at public places and more than 100,000 idols in homes will be immersed today across Mumbai and Maharashtra

1 min read5 Sep 2017
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