India’s Ayodhya wakes up to harsh realities after Modi’s Ram temple event
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Ayodhya wakes up to harsh realities after Modi’s Ram temple event

Al Jazeera  

As devotees stream in, residents say the small town in one of India’s poorest states lacks the infrastructure to host millions of people. Ayodhya, India – As half a million people converged on the gates of the new temple to the Hindu deity Ram, Brijesh Pathak looked on. It was the day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had consecrated the shrine amid a national frenzy that had turned the attention of a country of 1.4 billion people to the temple town of Ayodhya in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where Hindu scriptures say Ram was born. “Ayodhya is not equipped to host so many tourists,” Nand Kumar Gupta, president of a local traders’ union, told Al Jazeera. “The upcoming economic prosperity in Ayodhya is for the big corporates, not us.” ‘We will be pushed out of the city’ Indeed, the town, being developed as the main Hindu pilgrimage in future, is already attracting big money, with projects worth 8,500 million Indian rupees sanctioned for the uplift.

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Was always ready to lose power for Ram temple: UP CM in Ayodhya
1 week, 4 days ago

Was always ready to lose power for Ram temple: UP CM in Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Describing Ayodhya as the base of Sanatan Dharma in India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said there would have been no problem if he had to lose power for Ram Mandir. Stating that change has come in perspective about Uttar Pradesh, Yogi said: “A decade ago, people from the state used to hide their domicile and today …

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya changes 'Shringar Aarti' timings amid huge rush of devotees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya changes 'Shringar Aarti' timings amid huge rush of devotees

India TV News  

Ram Mandir news: The Ram Temple in Ayodhya has changed the timing of the 'Shringar Aarti' due to the large influx of devotees arriving after visiting the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. This change means that Lord Ram's court will open earlier in the morning, allowing devotees who attend the 'Mangala Aarti' to also participate in the 'Shringar Aarti'. Worship will continue …

50 lakh devotees arrive in Ayodhya within 72 hours of Mauni Amavasya: UP govt
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2 months ago

50 lakh devotees arrive in Ayodhya within 72 hours of Mauni Amavasya: UP govt

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya, On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, Ayodhya witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees who took a holy dip in the Saryu River. 50 lakh devotees arrive in Ayodhya within 72 hours of Mauni Amavasya: UP govt Experts estimate that over 50 lakh devotees have arrived in Ayodhya in the past 72 hours and the influx is expected to continue …

Maha Kumbh 2025: As Ayodhya witnesses unprecedented rush, those from nearby areas urged to postpone visit
2 months ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: As Ayodhya witnesses unprecedented rush, those from nearby areas urged to postpone visit

The Hindu  

With a huge number of Maha Kumbh devotees also choosing to visit Ayodhya over the past few days, the temple management has requested devotees from nearby places to postpone their visit to Ayodhya by 15 to 20 days, allowing visitors from faraway places to have darshan of Ram Lalla. We humbly request devotees from nearby areas to plan their visit …

Defer Ayodhya visit by 15-20 days: Ram Temple Trust urges locals
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2 months ago

Defer Ayodhya visit by 15-20 days: Ram Temple Trust urges locals

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Tuesday urged devotees to postpone their visits to Ayodhya for 15-20 days due to an unprecedented surge of pilgrims, which has brought the city to a standstill. Trust secretary Champat Rai appealed as the number of devotees visiting the temple town surged to an unprecedented 50 lakh over the last two days. …

Thousands descend on Ayodhya on first anniversary of Ram temple ceremony
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands descend on Ayodhya on first anniversary of Ram temple ceremony

The Hindu  

For some the feeling is of deep devotion, for others it’s a sense of fulfilment of a wish, while some others are driven by sentiments of joy! The first anniversary celebration of the consecration of Ram Lalla idol in the Ayodhya temple has brought to the city thousands of devotees from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday …

Ayodhya: Over 2 lakh devotees visit Ram Temple on first day of 2025
3 months ago

Ayodhya: Over 2 lakh devotees visit Ram Temple on first day of 2025

Live Mint  

As the new year began on Wednesday, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees to pay homage to the deity of Ram Lalla. According to local administration estimates, over two lakh devotees had already set up camps in Ayodhya on New Year Eve. “Today, on January 1, 2025, from 7:00 AM onwards, devotees have …

Ayodhya: Devotees throng Ram Janmabhoomi temple on first day of New Year 2025 | Video
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3 months ago

Ayodhya: Devotees throng Ram Janmabhoomi temple on first day of New Year 2025 | Video

India TV News  

Ayodhya: Thousands of devotees gathered at the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Wednesday to participate in the first aarti of the year 2025. Devotees can stand in a total of fifteen queues, from the Ram Janmabhoomi Darshan Path to the entrance of the Ram Mandir. Earlier, Praveen Kumar, Inspector General of Police Ayodhya, assured that comprehensive …

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations
3 months ago

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya/Mathura/Varanasi, As the New Year approaches, Uttar Pradesh's iconic religious destinations Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura are experiencing an overwhelming influx of devotees. UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations With enhanced security measures and detailed crowd management plans in place, these holy cities are prepared to accommodate the huge number of pilgrims flocking to temples and sacred …

Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha Kumbh
3 months ago

Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow/Ayodhya, Authorities in Ayodhya are preparing for an influx of devotees during January and February, as many people visiting the Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj are also likely to come to the temple town to seek blessings of Ram Lalla. Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha Kumbh According to the Ayodhya Municipal …

West Bengal: BJP announces Ram temple project in Bengal, TMC proposes Babri Masjid-like mosque in same district
3 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: BJP announces Ram temple project in Bengal, TMC proposes Babri Masjid-like mosque in same district

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque modelled after the Babri Masjid at Beldanga in the same district. Ram temple in Ayodhya The BJP said the temple’s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration …

Ayodhya Ram temple completion delayed by three months, says construction panel chief
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya Ram temple completion delayed by three months, says construction panel chief

Hindustan Times  

The Ram temple in Ayodhya, initially scheduled for completion by June 2025, will likely be finished by September 2025, news agency PTI reported. An aerial view of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during Deepotsav 2024 celebration on the eve of the Diwali festival, in Ayodhya. The temple faces a shortage of around 200 workers and the committee also plans to replace …

Drone Show to Illuminate Ayodhya's Deepotsav
5 months, 1 week ago

Drone Show to Illuminate Ayodhya's Deepotsav

News 18  

The Yogi government is set to bring together devotion, spirituality, modernity and determination in Ayodhya for this year's Deepotsav festival. As part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, Ayodhya will witness its first drone show, where 500 drones will light up the sky in a spectacular display. The show will feature images of Lord Ram, Laxman and Hanuman in heroic …

Ayodhya top tourist destination in U.P. with 11 crore visitors
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya top tourist destination in U.P. with 11 crore visitors

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Ayodhya has edged out Varanasi to emerge as the top tourist attraction in Uttar Pradesh, with 11 crore domestic and international tourists visiting the temple town in the first six months of this year as compared to 4.61 crore visiting Varanasi. The state tourism department on Saturday released figures of tourists arriving in the state in the first six …

Ayodhya and Tamil Nadu share a unique bond, says U.P. CM
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya and Tamil Nadu share a unique bond, says U.P. CM

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday participated in the Maha Kumbhabhishek and Prana Pratishtha ceremony of the Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Ayodhya, built in South Indian style. He hailed the temple as a significant contribution to the strengthening of the vision of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”, which will lead to the strengthening of the deep historical connection between …

Yogi Adityanath begins two-day visit to Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple | WATCH
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Yogi Adityanath begins two-day visit to Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple | WATCH

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday began his two-day visit to the holy city of Ayodhya, where he offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Before his visit to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, CM Yogi Adityanath also offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi Temple, another significant religious site in Ayodhya dedicated to Lord Hanuman. CM Yogi Adityanath, …

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya, bows before deity | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya, bows before deity | WATCH

India TV News  

Ayodhya: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and bowed before the deity. In a video posted on X, Kerala Raj Bhawan said the governor visited the Ram Temple and had a darshan. "Our culture is to move from small truth to bigger truth and chart a new path every day, and the day we fully …

Kerala guv Arif Mohammad Khan visits Ayodhya's Ram Temple, bows down before deity | Watch video
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala guv Arif Mohammad Khan visits Ayodhya's Ram Temple, bows down before deity | Watch video

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visited the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh Ayodhya on Wednesday. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. In a video posted on X, Kerala Raj Bhawan said the governor visited the Ram Temple and had a darshan. The feeling at that time is the same even today,” Governor Arif Mohammad Khan …

'Hearts Of People In Ayodhya As Big As Lord Ram': PM Modi Holds Roadshow After Ram Mandir Visit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hearts Of People In Ayodhya As Big As Lord Ram': PM Modi Holds Roadshow After Ram Mandir Visit

News 18  

Campaigning Ends for Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections, High Stakes for BJP The high-octane campaign for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections that saw the BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc fiercely attacking each other on issues like reservations and sexual harassment charges against JD leader Prajwal Revanna concluded on Sunday evening in 92 seats spread over 11 …

Sindhis from Pakistan to visit Ayodhya today, pay obeisance to Ram Lalla
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Sindhis from Pakistan to visit Ayodhya today, pay obeisance to Ram Lalla

Hindustan Times  

A 200-member delegation of the Sindhi community from Pakistan will reach Ayodhya on Friday morning to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla. Champat Rai, general secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust, will welcome them at Ram Ki Paidi where a special function has been organised for the visiting Pakistani delegation. Vishwa Prakash Rupan, member of the Rashtriya Sindhi …

OPINION | WHY OPPOSITION IS SILENT ON PRESIDENT’S AYODHYA VISIT
11 months ago

OPINION | WHY OPPOSITION IS SILENT ON PRESIDENT’S AYODHYA VISIT

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers before Ram Lalla idol in the newly built temple in Ayodhya. For the last several weeks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had been repeatedly alleging at their election rallies that the President was not invited to the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla idol on …

President in Ayodhya: Droupadi Murmu offers prayers in Ram Janmabhoomi temple, performs ‘aarti’ | Watch
11 months ago

President in Ayodhya: Droupadi Murmu offers prayers in Ram Janmabhoomi temple, performs ‘aarti’ | Watch

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu made her inaugural visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Wednesday, May 1. President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday, her first visit since it was inaugurated in January. Ram Temple's chief priest, Acharya Satyendra Das, speaking to news agency ANI about President Droupadi Murmu's visit to …

Ram Navami 2024: Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lalla’s ‘Surya Abhishek’ today. How will it take place?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ram Navami 2024: Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lalla’s ‘Surya Abhishek’ today. How will it take place?

Live Mint  

The ‘Surya Abhishek’ of Lord Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Ram Mandir will take place around 12.15 pm on the occasion of Ram Navami today, April 17. During this celestial event that will last four minutes, the Sun rays will form a 75 mm ‘tilak’ on the forehead of Ram Lalla. The timings of ‘Surya Abhishek’ have been calculated by the …

Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lala’s 1st Ram Navami
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lala’s 1st Ram Navami

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lala’s 1st Ram Navami Preparations are in full swing at Ram Mandir ahead of Ram Navami.. Preparations are in full swing at Ram Mandir ahead of Ram Navami. 1 / 6 Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, is gearing up for a grand celebration of Ram Navami, marking the first birth anniversary of Ram Lalla's …

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Check new guidelines for entry rules, aarti timing
1 year ago

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Check new guidelines for entry rules, aarti timing

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Wednesday said an average of 1 lakh to 1.5 pilgrims are visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya daily. The Ram Temple in Ayodhya was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22. Modi had presided over the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram temple in the presence of Uttar Pradesh chief minister …

Ayodhya world’s largest cultural centre, says Rajasthan CM
1 year ago

Ayodhya world’s largest cultural centre, says Rajasthan CM

Hindustan Times  

AYODHYA Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma reached Ayodhya on Monday for the darshan of Lord Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi temple. CM Patel, ministers of the Gujarat state cabinet, speaker Shankar Chaudhary and the chief whip, among others offered prayers to Ram Lalla at Ayodhya. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and his cabinet colleagues also visited Ayodhya to have …

'BBC forget to mention destruction of...': British MP criticises 'biased' coverage of Ram Mandir consecration
1 year, 1 month ago

'BBC forget to mention destruction of...': British MP criticises 'biased' coverage of Ram Mandir consecration

India TV News  

London: The coverage of the British Broadcasting Corporation has come under the wrath of a UK MP as he claimed the UK-based media had "biased" coverage of Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on January 22. Rober John Blackman, who is more popular as Bob Blackman-- is a British politician who has been a Member of Parliament for …

Hoping for harmony, 350 Muslims travel to Ayodhya on foot to take darshan of Ram Lalla
1 year, 2 months ago

Hoping for harmony, 350 Muslims travel to Ayodhya on foot to take darshan of Ram Lalla

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: A desire for reconciliation along with a dash of hope that their gesture would lead to greater inter-religious harmony has led 350 Muslim devotees to Ayodhya to take darshan of the newly-consecrated Ram Lalla in the garbha griha of the temple. Shabnam Shaikh, the ‘Sanatani Muslim’ of Mumbai, had reached the temple town covering 1400-odd km on foot in …

Ayodhya to be connected with 8 cities from Feb 1: Check new flight routes here
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya to be connected with 8 cities from Feb 1: Check new flight routes here

India TV News  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is set to introduce eight new flight routes for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, starting February 1, 2024. New Ayodhya flight routes Ayodhya-Delhi: Operating daily except Wednesday, with Ayodhya departure at 08:40 hrs and Delhi departure at 10:40 hrs. Ram Mandir consecration ceremony Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the auspicious Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January …

Ayodhya on 'Crowd' Nine: Braving Biting Cold, Devotees Throng Ram Temple; 19 Lakh Visitors in 6 Days
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya on 'Crowd' Nine: Braving Biting Cold, Devotees Throng Ram Temple; 19 Lakh Visitors in 6 Days

News 18  

More than 2 lakh ‘Ram Bhakts’ flocked to Ayodhya on Sunday to seek the blessings of the deity and visit the grand temple. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust officials also said that in the past six days, around 19 lakh devotees have visited the Ram Mandir, since the pran pratistha ceremony on January 22. “On Sunday, the sixth day …

Why the new Ram temple in Ayodhya is a turning point for India
1 year, 2 months ago

Why the new Ram temple in Ayodhya is a turning point for India

Al Jazeera  

January 22 is past us. Modi’s words welcoming the advent of “Ram Rajya” in India blatantly contradicted the secular principles enshrined in the country’s constitution. What led to January 22 being hailed as the dawn of a “divine” India was the consecration of an idol of Ram, one of the most revered Hindu gods, at a newly built temple in …

Ayodhya: Ram Temple extends 'darshan' timings to deal with heavy rush
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya: Ram Temple extends 'darshan' timings to deal with heavy rush

India TV News  

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Due to the huge number of devotees visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the administration has taken a decision to extend the time for 'darshan'. The Ayodhya district administration has appealed to the devotees to come to Ayodhya after 10-15 days and have darshan of Ram Lalla. The atmosphere of devotion will further peak in the city …

By yearend, Ayodhya expects footfall of 2-3 lakh visitors per day as Ram temple inaugurated
1 year, 2 months ago

By yearend, Ayodhya expects footfall of 2-3 lakh visitors per day as Ram temple inaugurated

Hindustan Times  

The Ayodhya administration is working on ticketing systems and introduction of a tourist police force to manage crowds effectively, after the unexpected large turnout of devotees for darshan of Ram Lalla on Tuesday posed a challenge for the city that expects a footfall of around 2 to 3 lakh per day by the yearend. Read Here: Ayodhya Ram Mandir could …

On Day 1, roughly three lakh devotees offer prayers at Ayodhya temple
1 year, 2 months ago

On Day 1, roughly three lakh devotees offer prayers at Ayodhya temple

The Hindu  

Tens of hundreds of devotees from across the country, who have been waiting for a glimpse of the Lord Ram idol in Ayodhya, on Tuesday broke through the security cordon on several occasions as the Ram temple was opened for the general public after the grand consecration ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Editorial | From fear to …

‘Ayodhya to play vital role in making U.P. trillion-dollar economy’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Ayodhya to play vital role in making U.P. trillion-dollar economy’

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday said devotees in large numbers are thronging the Ram temple following its inauguration and it has led to projections suggesting that Ayodhya is going to witness a huge influx of visitors and will play a vital role in making the state a one-trillion dollar economy. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has set the target of …

Rush of devotees at Ayodhya Ram temple on first day, security personnel struggle to control crowds
1 year, 2 months ago

Rush of devotees at Ayodhya Ram temple on first day, security personnel struggle to control crowds

New Indian Express  

AYODHYA: 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 …

Ayodhya Temple Reality After Long Struggle: Kishan Reddy
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Temple Reality After Long Struggle: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: TS BJP president and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy said the Ayodhya Ram temple had been secured after a 500-year struggle and had brought all people together. Addressing students at a college in Hyderabad, he said, “The event has brought together people irrespective of their status like poets, artists, actors, industrialists and eminent persons. This is the biggest spiritual …

How Ayodhya's Ram Mandir will benefit temple tourism in India
1 year, 2 months ago

How Ayodhya's Ram Mandir will benefit temple tourism in India

Hindustan Times  

Temple tourism in India is set to get a major boost after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Ayodhya: Crowded chamber before the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple as invitees wait for the opening of the garb griha after 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, in Ayodhya "The creation of a new religious tourist centre with improved connectivity and infrastructure …

Ayodhya’s new avatar: How the Ram temple project, more a political than a religious undertaking, has changed the city irrevocably
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya’s new avatar: How the Ram temple project, more a political than a religious undertaking, has changed the city irrevocably

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 22, 2024 11:48 IST - 9 MINS READ It was the second week of January and Ayodhya was in a race against time. The government machinery and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a trust set up for the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, was leaving no stone unturned to transform the once …

Ambani, Mittal in attendance for Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony
1 year, 2 months ago

Ambani, Mittal in attendance for Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony

Live Mint  

The invitees continued to arrive in Ayodhya for the inauguration ceremony of Ram Mandir. Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani arrive at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony "It is a historic day," says Nita Ambani "Lord Ram is arriving today, January 22nd will …

India’s Modi is set to open a controversial temple in Ayodhya in a grand event months before polls
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Modi is set to open a controversial temple in Ayodhya in a grand event months before polls

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Ayodhya: Modi opens Ram temple in grand event ahead of India polls
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya: Modi opens Ram temple in grand event ahead of India polls

Associated Press  

AYODHYA, India — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday opened a controversial Hindu temple built on the ruins of a historic mosque in the northern city of Ayodhya, in a political triumph for the populist leader who is seeking to transform the country from a secular democracy into a Hindu state. Workers decorate a temple dedicated to Hindu deity …

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Indians Celebrate 'January Ki Diwali' With Memes on Social Media
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Indians Celebrate 'January Ki Diwali' With Memes on Social Media

News 18  

The much-anticipated day has finally arrived as Ayodhya gears up for the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir, just a few hours away. Take a sneak peek at how Indians are making their mark on social media, celebrating the inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir: The firecrackers that were not touched on 19th November right now: pic.twitter.com/nz0YrMTTkv— Sagar January 21, 2024 …

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Countdown Begins For 'Pran Pratishtha', Devotees Celebrate Across India and The World
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Countdown Begins For 'Pran Pratishtha', Devotees Celebrate Across India and The World

News 18  

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: With just a day to the auspicious ‘pran pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the temple premises have been wrapped in flowers and illuminated with lights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to preside over the consecration ceremony of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS …

Can Ayodhya be India's biggest tourist hotspot?
1 year, 2 months ago

Can Ayodhya be India's biggest tourist hotspot?

Live Mint  

The consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya marks the culmination of a Hindu mass movement led by the Bharatiya Janata Party that gained traction in the early 1990s and has been compared with the Congress-led freedom struggle for its political significance. As for publicity, while Monday’s event gets wallpaper coverage on Indian TV news and other screens big …

India’s Modi opens Ram temple built on site of demolished mosque in Ayodhya
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Modi opens Ram temple built on site of demolished mosque in Ayodhya

Al Jazeera  

Temple’s consecration marks an unofficial start to the Hindu nationalist leader’s re-election campaign in polls later this year. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a historic Mughal-era mosque in the northern town of Ayodhya. Monday’s consecration of the temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, embodies the triumph of Modi’s muscular Hindu nationalist …

Ayodhya to be India's biggest tourist hotspot: Top brokerage firm
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya to be India's biggest tourist hotspot: Top brokerage firm

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The grand opening of the Ram temple in Ayodhya may help the town attract at least 50 million tourist a year -- higher than religious tourism hotspots of Golden Temple and Tirupati Temple -- as massive spend on infrastructure such as airports will put the once out-of-the-way town in Uttar Pradesh on the tourism circuit. Golden Temple in …

Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration | PM Modi: 'Even after thousands of years people will remember this date'
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration | PM Modi: 'Even after thousands of years people will remember this date'

New Indian Express  

The consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple will take place this afternoon in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, marking an end to a deeply polarising dispute that has dominated Independent India's politics for over half a century. Elaborate seating arrangements have also been made for 8,500 guests—which includes 4,000 saints and 3,000 …

Ayodhya airport receives over 39 private jets in 2 days as VIPs throng Ram Temple
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya airport receives over 39 private jets in 2 days as VIPs throng Ram Temple

India Today  

Ayodhya's newly-inaugurated airport welcomed more than 39 private jets in less than 30 hours as Bollywood celebrities, business tycoons, artists, and sports persons flocked to attend the historic inauguration of the Ram Temple on Monday, January 22. Catch all live updates of Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration here As per Swedish plane tracker Flightradar24, Maharishi Valmiki International Airport received the highest …

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