Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
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Senior BJP leaders to watch consecration ceremony across temples
Senior BJP officials gathered in Ayodhya’s temples on Monday to witness the Pran Pratishta.
Amit Shah, the home minister, is seeing the event from Birla Mandir in New Delhi.
For the consecration event, former PM HD Deve Gowda and TDP chairman N. Chandrababu Naidu arrive at the Ram Temple.
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PM Modi lands in Ayodhya, to reach Ram Mandir shortly
PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Ayodhya and will shortly be visiting the Ram Temple for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony.
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Ambani family to be in Ayodhya for Pran Pratishtha ceremony
The Pran Pratishtha ritual of Ram Lalla will be witnessed in person by every member of the Mukesh Ambani family at Ayodhya. On Monday, Anil Ambani was sighted at the shrine.
In order to allow the thousands of Reliance family members to participate in the “Pran Pratishtha” event, Reliance Industries has announced a vacation.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Industrialist Anil Ambani arrives at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/1YrbKlUOCg
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives for Pran Pratishtha
Mohan Bhagwat, the leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has travelled to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to take part in Ram Lalla’s consecration ceremony. He and Prime Minister Modi will be present at the temple’s sanctum sanctorum.
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Invitees arrive in Ayodhya for Ram temple event, multi-layered security put in place
The invitees to the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple continued to arrive at the temple town on Monday morning with locals and devotees gathering on both sides of the road waving saffron flags and dancing to the tunes of songs dedicated to Lord Ram.
Religious fervour gripped Ayodhya with biting cold failing to dampen the spirits of those who have flocked here to witness the historic moment. The holy town is all set to welcome Lord Ram with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to participate in the consecration ceremony.
The invitees who arrived early this morning included RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Anupam Kher, Kailash Kher, Jubin Nautiyal, Prasson Joshi, Manoj Joshi, Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ravishankar Prasad and Anil Ambani.
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UP government employs drones, CCTV cameras for tight security
The UP government has employed advanced technologies, like surveillance drones, night vision devices, and CCTV cameras for security measures in Ayodhya.
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Waiting for this for several years, says RSS Prachar Pramukh
Sunil Ambekar, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, expressed their long-awaited joy, hours before the consecration ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.
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Sikkim CM hails consecration ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang hailed the consecration ceremony to be held at the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday, stating that the convergence of faith and cultural heritage transcends regional boundaries.
He also said that Sikkim takes immense pride in being a part of the shared national joy and the people of the Himalayan state are thrilled to stand united with the nation in jubilation of the historic event.
The temple town of Ayodhya is all set to welcome Lord Ram with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to participate in the consecration ceremony at the temple.
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‘Word ‘RAM’ belongs to the world,’ says Anand Mahindra
It won’t surprise you that my #MondayMotivation this morning is the #MaryadaPurushottam Lord Ram.
Because he is a figure that transcends Religion.
No matter what one’s faith, we are all drawn to the concept of a being that is dedicated to living with honour and with strong… pic.twitter.com/MLX4tWYsft
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) January 22, 2024
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CM Yogi Adityanath arrives at Ram Temple
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has arrived at the Ram Temple to oversee the preparations for the grand consecration ceremony.
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Jan 22 to be etched in history as moment of ‘tryst with divinity’, says VP Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said January 22 will be etched in history as a defining moment of ‘tryst with divinity’ in India’s civilizational trajectory.
Dhankhar also extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is set to lead the sacred rituals of the consecration ceremony of ‘Ram Lalla’ in Ayodhya in the presence of other ‘yajmans’ and saints.
Congratulations on this epochal day of #RamMandirPranPratishtha in the historical city of Ayodhya, the #RamJanmbhoomi.
Gratifying to witness celebratory moment marking reawakening of national pride all over.
Heartfelt wishes to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi as he leads,…
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 22, 2024
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Vishwa Hindu Parishad shares glimpse of special puja rituals of Pran Pratishtha
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) released images before of the Pran Pratishtha ritual for Lord Shri Ram Lala in Ayodhya Dham, which were brimming with religious excitement and hope for the unique puja.
Images from special puja rites conducted at the Ayodhya Ram Temple in advance of the Pran Pratishtha event were posted by the VHP.
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LK Advani not attending Ram temple inauguration
LK Advani, a BJP veteran and one of the leaders who stayed in the forefront of the Ram Janambhoomi agitation, will not attend the Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya, according to reports.
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Israel greets people of India on auspicious occasion of Ayodhya Ram temple consecration ceremony
Ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, Israel conveyed greeting to the people of India, calling it a historic moment for devotees across the world.
The much-awaited ‘Pran Pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony at Ram temple will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals.
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Today, Ram Rajya will begin with Pran Pratishtha, says Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das on Monday said that with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Ram Rajya will begin and all the inequalities will be over.
“From today, Ram Rajya will begin with Pran Pratishtha. All the inequalities will be over. Everyone will behave with love. From Ayodhya, the change that will come to the entire country and it will be very beautiful. And everyone will live in harmony. We will live with goodwill. Lord Ram’s blessing will fall on everyone,” said Acharya Satyendra Das.
“Everything is happening very well. What Ram Bhakts wanted, is getting fulfilled today…As soon as Ram Lalla is seated…all difficulties will end…” added the priest.
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Matter of joy for everyone, says RSS member
Preparations are in full swing in Ayodhya as only a few hours are left before the consecration ceremony.
RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, Sunil Ambedkar said, “This is a pleasant experience. We had been waiting for this for several years now. I think everyone would be happy. This is a matter of joy for everyone.”
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Yogi Adityanath welcomes PM Modi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the consecration ceremony.
जय सियाराम!
प्रभु श्री राम और माता सीता के चरण रज से पावन हुई धरा श्री अयोध्या धाम में, ‘नए भारत’ में सांस्कृतिक पुनर्जागरण के शिल्पी, देश के यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय श्री @narendramodi जी का हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
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Army helicopters to shower flowers on Ayodhya during ‘aarti’
According to Temple Authorities, army helicopters will shower flowers over Ayodhya, and 30 artists will perform various Indian musical instruments on the temple grounds during Aarti at Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Pran Pratishtha day.
The temple administrators have also stated that all attendees would be handed bells to ring during the Aarti.
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Ambassador of Israel to India sends greetings
#राममंदिरप्राणप्रतिष्ठा के इस शुभ अवसर पर भारत के लोगों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। यह दुनिया भर के भक्तों के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक क्षण है।
मैं #अयोध्या में #राममंदिर के जल्द दर्शन के लिए उत्सुक हूं; यकीनन वह मेरे पास मौजूद इस मॉडल से भी अधिक भव्य और सुंदर होगा।#RamMandir… pic.twitter.com/EXhgyftoxj
— Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) January 22, 2024
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5 lakh laddus from MP’s Mahakaleshwar temple reach Ayodhya
Before Monday’s ceremony to dedicate the Ram temple, five lakh laddus made at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, have arrived in Ayodhya, according to an official.
He stated that the laddus, which weigh around 50 grammes apiece, will be given as prasad to devotees on this special day.
Around 10.30 p.m. on Saturday, five chariot-shaped lorries with saffron decorations and images of Lord Ram arrived in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, carrying 250 quintals of laddus, according to Moolchand Junwal, assistant administrator of the Mahakaleshwar temple, who spoke to PTI.
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Ayodhya set to welcome Lord Ram, PM to attend consecration ceremony
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to take part in the consecration ceremony at the recently built Ram Mandir on Monday, the temple town of Ayodhya is ready to welcome Lord Ram.
People from all walks of life, including members of the nation’s major spiritual and religious groups, representatives of numerous tribal groupings, and well-known individuals, will be present at the idol of Ram Lalla, the infant form of Lord Ram.
The temple’s trust states that the ritual is scheduled to start at 12:20 pm and conclude by 1 pm. The prime minister will then address the assembly.
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Lucknow markets echo consecration fervour
Traders and resident welfare societies in Lucknow are organising a variety of programmes and festivities in marketplaces around the city to commemorate the Ram temple Pran Pratishtha event.
Saffron flags, banners and loudspeakers playing bhajans line the streets, creating a joyous scene.
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Indian stock exchanges shut today for Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratistha
Indian stock markets will be closed on Monday to commemorate Pran Pratistha of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with normal trade resumed on Tuesday.
The next financial market holiday is on January 26 to commemorate Republic Day.
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Yogi Adityanath welcomes revered saints, religious leaders to Ayodhya Dham
Saints and religious leaders who had travelled to the holy city for the historic occasion were greeted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hours before the Pran Pratishtha ritual at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.
श्री अयोध्या धाम स्थित प्रभु श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में श्री रामलला के नवीन विग्रह के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा समारोह में देश-दुनिया से पधार रहे पूज्य संतों व धर्माचार्यों का हार्दिक स्वागत-अभिनंदन!
श्री अयोध्या धाम में आपकी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति ‘रामराज्य’ के प्रति हमारी प्रतिबद्धता को और…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
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Confident that Ram Mandir consecration will take India to new heights: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that the “historic moment” of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will enrich Indian tradition and culture while propelling the country’s growth to new heights.
Modi’s comments were in response to President Droupadi Murmu’s two-page letter to him before of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ at the Ram temple.
Tagging the president’s letter, Modi said in a post in Hindi on X, “Honorable @rashtrapatibhvn ji, Thank you very much for your good wishes on the auspicious occasion of Ram Lalla’s consecration in Ayodhya Dham.”
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Ayodhya set to welcome Lord Ram
On Monday, Lord Ram will be welcomed to the shrine town of Ayodhya. Multiple VIPs would be present for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the idol of Ram Lalla, which is Lord Ram in his youthful form. The temple’s trust states that the ritual is scheduled to start at 12:20 pm and conclude by 1 pm.
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US: ‘Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir’ distributes laddoos at Times Square ahead of Pran Pratishtha
On Sunday (local time), members of the ‘Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir’ distributed laddoos at Times Square, New York, ahead of the Ram Mandir’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’ event in Ayodhya.
Prem Bhandari, a member of the group, stated that the occasion is also being commemorated with great fervour in the United States.
He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for organising this event, which brought people from all over the world together.
“We never thought that we would witness this divine day in our lifetime. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony will take place very soon. People in Times Square are also celebrating this and the place is looking no less than Ayodhya. People of the Indian diaspora are celebrating this event at various places,” Prem Bhandari said.
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Musical event titled ‘Mangal Dhwani’ to be staged at 10am
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said on Sunday that a spectacular musical performance called “Mangal Dhwani” will commemorate the “Pran Pratishtha” ceremony.
At 10 a.m., a soiree featuring some of the biggest names in music will take place.
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CM Yogi greets PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Prior to the major Pran Pratishtha celebration in Ayodhya, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Mohan Bhagwat. During the consecration event, Modi and Bhagwat will both be present in the grabh griha of the temple.
जय सियाराम!
प्रभु श्री राम और माता सीता के चरण रज से पावन हुई धरा श्री अयोध्या धाम में, ‘नए भारत’ में सांस्कृतिक पुनर्जागरण के शिल्पी, देश के यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय श्री @narendramodi जी का हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
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Entire country has become ‘Rammay’, says UP CM Adiyanath
अद्भुत, अविस्मरणीय, अलौकिक क्षण!
आज आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति में आराध्य प्रभु श्री राम की पावन जन्मस्थली श्री अयोध्या धाम में प्रभु श्री रामलला के नूतन विग्रह के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा का अनुष्ठान संपन्न होने जा रहा है।
प्रधानमंत्री जी के नेतृत्व…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2024
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More than 5 lakh diyas to illuminate capital in celebration
More than 5 lakh diyas will be lighted across 700 marketplaces in the national capital to commemorate the auspicious anniversary of the Ram temple consecration event in Ayodhya on Monday.
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Sanctum sanctorum decorated with flowers from Chennai
As Ayodhya prepares for the major ‘Pran Pratishtha’ celebration, the Ram temple’s sanctum sanctorum will transform into a perfumed sanctuary. Sanjay Dhawalikar, leader of the floral decoration team, stated that rich fragrance-bearing flowers painstakingly picked from Chennai will adorn the hallowed site on Sunday night. Dhawalikar further stated that the huge building was decorated with about 3,000 kgs of flowers from more than 20 different species including chrysanthemum, gerbera, orchid, and exotics such as anthurium and lilium.
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‘Ram Temple consecration will take India to new heights,’ says PM Modi
माननीय @rashtrapatibhvn जी,
अयोध्या धाम में राम लला की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा के पावन अवसर पर शुभकामनाओं के लिए आपका बहुत-बहुत आभार। मुझे विश्वास है कि यह ऐतिहासिक क्षण भारतीय विरासत एवं संस्कृति को और समृद्ध करने के साथ ही हमारी विकास यात्रा को नए उत्कर्ष पर ले जाएगा। https://t.co/GdPmx6cluS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2024
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PM Modi to fulfill his party’s decades-long promise today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will consecrate Ayodhya Ram Mandir on Monday, fulfilling his party’s decades-long promise and marking a new milestone in the popular leader’s vision of transforming the country as a more avowedly Hindu nation.
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Ayodhya set for grand ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said on Sunday that a spectacular musical performance called “Mangal Dhwani” will commemorate the “Pran Pratishtha” ceremony.
The event, which will start at 10 am and include some of the biggest names in music, will take place.
The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Shri Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya Temple will begin at 12:30 p.m.
While towns all around the nation have been decked up with lights, enormous cutouts of Lord Ram, and posters with religious statements linked to Lord Ram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has been decked out with posters and flags of Lord Ram.
Under strict security, the Pran Prathistha event is scheduled on Monday in the holy town of Ayodhya. Along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a number of other notable visitors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the historic ‘Pran Pratistha’ rite of Ram Lalla.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said on Sunday that a spectacular musical performance called “Mangal Dhwani” will commemorate the “Pran Pratishtha” ceremony.
The event, which will start at 10 am and include some of the biggest names in music, will take place.
The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Shri Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya Temple will begin at 12:30 p.m.
While towns all around the nation have been decked up with lights, enormous cutouts of Lord Ram, and posters with religious statements linked to Lord Ram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has been decked out with posters and flags of Lord Ram.
The Central Government declared on Thursday that on January 22, all of its offices would be closed for a half-day.
A number of states have declared the Pran-Pratishtha ritual to be a holiday. Among them are Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, LG VK Saxena of Delhi gave his approval for government offices and educational institutions to close for a half-day on January 22 until 2:30 PM.
The establishment of a call 112 monitoring facility at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk by the Uttar Pradesh government has resulted in increased city security.
In order to guarantee the safe and orderly execution of the massive temple event, more than 13,000 security guards have been stationed in and around Ayodhya, according to Uttar Pradesh Police Department officials on Sunday.
Speaking to ANI, Special DG Prashant Kumar said, “This is a significant undertaking for the UP Police. It poses both a challenge and an opportunity. Extensive security arrangements have been put in place, including traffic diversions from surrounding districts. Only authorised vehicles are permitted to enter Ayodhya starting tomorrow.”
Additionally, sophisticated seating arrangements have been constructed for invitees. There will be sector-specific deployments of authorities and workers to manage security and preparations.
According to the special DG, the entire district now has around 10,000 CCTV cameras, and cooperation with central and state authorities has been created.
According to officials, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has established a camp near the Ayodhya temple to respond to any exigencies that arise.
As devotees and dignitaries began to arrive at Ayodhya’s Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, anti-bomb and dog squad teams were deployed.
People from all around the world are preparing for enormous festivities, expressing their unrestrained delight and devotion for this historic moment.
The idol of Shri Ram Lalla, which was carved by well-known Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was earlier on Thursday, January 18, and was put within the temple’s sanctum sanctorum.
The idol’s first picture, which was concealed by a veil, was made public on Thursday at the sanctum sanctorum placing ceremony.
Beginning on January 16, one week before to the major celebration, Vedic rites were performed for Ram Lalla’s Pran-Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.
The occasion has also welcomed special visitors from the worlds of cricket, movies, politics, saint society, art, literature, and culture, among other disciplines. Starting from 16 January, one week before the major celebration, Vedic rites were performed for Ram Lalla’s Pran-Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.
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