Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE Updates: PM will take part in consecration ceremony on January 22.
The preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began on January 16 and the idol of Ram Lalla was installed in the sanctum sanctorum on Thursday. The main ceremony will be held at the grand temple on January 22.
The general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, said the Ram temple will be opened for 'darshan' to the general public from January 23. "The entire country is Rammay (obsessed with Lord Ram). The scope of Lord Ram's life, His inspiration, and faith extend far beyond devotion. Lord Ram is a symbol of good governance in social life," Prime Minister Modi said.
Here are the Highlights of the Ram Mandir consecration:
Indian Community In Taiwan Organises 'Keertan-Bhajan' On the eve of the highly anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian community in Taiwan came together in a joyous celebration, embracing the significant occasion.
The festivities, held on January 21, witnessed two distinct events organised by the vibrant Indian community in Taiwan, as well as the dedicated efforts of ISKON Taiwan.
Eknath Shinde Not Attending Ram Temple Event, Says Will Tour Ayodhya Later
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said he plans to take his cabinet as well as MLAs and Lok Sabha MPs from the state for 'darshan' to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya later and, hence, was not attending the idol consecration ceremony on January 22.
Visva-Bharati Declares Half-Day Holiday On January 22The Visva-Bharati will be closed for half a day on January 22 for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, an official said.
As per the directive of the Union Education Ministry, all undergraduate and post-gradutate classes of the varsity will be suspended till 2.30 pm, said Visva-Bharati spokesperson Mahua Bandyopadhyay.
2500 Folk Artists Set To Perform On 100 Stages To Welcome Lord RamUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed the Uttar Pradesh Culture Department to make all preparations to accord a grand welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
To make this occasion grand and historic, 2500 folk artists will perform on 100 stages prepared by the Culture Department. Through various forms of dance, music, and singing, they will showcase the splendour of Treta Yuga in Ayodhya.
Ramotsav in Ayodhya: Folk Dances On Streets Ahead Of ConsecrationFolk dances from 'Badhawa' to 'Ghumar', songs dedicated to Lord Ram playing on loudspeakers, streets decked up with flowers, lights and saffron flags and people dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman -- the temple town of Ayodhya is buzzing with activity ahead of the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram temple.
Small stages have been constructed at multiple places on Ram Path which leads to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. Folk dancers from across the country are performing different dances with passersby stopping to make videos and click selfies.
Himachal Pradesh Announces Public Holiday On January 22Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday announced a public holiday on January 22 in view of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Ram temple during the day and also appealed to the people of the state to light earthen lamps at home on the occasion.
"The Central government has announced a half-day holiday on January 22 but we are announcing a full-day holiday...," he told reporters outside the temple.
Jammu and Kashmir Declares Half-Day Holiday, Dry Day For Ram Temple Event The Jammu and Kashmir administration declared a half-day holiday and a 'dry day' on January 22 on the occasion of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.
"It is hereby ordered that half-day public holiday (till 02:30 pm) shall be observed on January 22 in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir," an order issued by Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department (GAD) Sanjeev Verma said.
'HanuMan' Movie Distributor Announces Donation Of Over Rs 2.6 Crore Mythri Movie Makers, one of the distributors of the Teja Sajja-starrer "HanuMan", said would donate over Rs 2.6 crore to the Ram temple, a day before the consecration ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.
The company said the film's team had pledged Rs 5 from each ticket of "HanuMan" for the cause. Till now, the Telugu-language movie has sold 53,28,211 tickets, which amounts to Rs 2,66,41,055 as the sum of donation.
'Pran Pratishtha' Of Ram Lalla Like Diwali For All: Mohan YadavMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Ram temple on January 22 is like Diwali for all.
Mr Yadav made the remark while addressing the Akhand Ramayana recitation and bhajan competition program organised at Shri Ram Temple located in Anand Nagar in Bhopal on Saturday.
"The occasion of Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, is like Diwali for all of us. The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated two days before Diwali. Today, Bhopal has been connected to Ayodhya with the celebration of Dhanteras in Shri Ram Temple in Anand Nagar in Bhopal. It is a matter of great pleasure that this programme is taking place in Anand Nagar, where there is joy (Anand), there is Lord Shri Ram," Mr Yadav said.
PAC Barabanki Police Band Perform In Ayodhya Ahead Of Ram Temple EventAhead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) Barabanki Police Band performed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk.
The Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, named after the legendary Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, marks the intersection of Ram Path and Dharm Path, both of which were decorated with ornamental lamp posts ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22.
The state government has organised many cultural programmes. They include 18 forms of Ramleelas across the country and abroad in Ayodhya to showcase the global significance of Lord Ram. (ANI)
UP Top Cop Issues Directions On Security Ahead Of Ram Temple EventUttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Vijay Kumar on Saturday issued directions on security ahead of the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya on January 22.
DGP Vijay Kumar said, "A large number of devotees are already present in Ayodhya, who are staying in religious places, Dharamshalas, and Ashrams. The managers of those ashrams should be urged that all the devotees should not go for darshan together. After January 22, arrangements for darshan should be made in order."
He issued a directive that an intensive checking campaign should be conducted at all check posts.
Vijay Kumar said, "Intensive checking should be done on the Indo-Nepal border, the interstate border, and the border of Ayodhya and its adjoining districts."
He said that the services of vehicles related to the supply of essential commodities should not be disrupted. (ANI)
250 UK Temples Gear Up Ahead Of Ram Temple's Pran Pratishtha CeremonySlough Hindu Temple, located thousands of miles away from Ayodhya in the heart of England, is brimming with enthusiasm as it is set to celebrate the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The excitement around the ceremony is palpable in the UK. There are about 250 Hindu temples in the UK and all of them are gearing up for the celebration on January 22.
From community events to car rallies, and from special 'aarti' to 'Akhanda Ramayan' recitation, the Hindu communities and temples in the UK are celebrating the occasion as "2nd Diwali" to mark the 'return' of Lord Rama to his rightful abode.
Scores of volunteers from the Indian Diaspora in the UK (IDUK) organisation are working day in and day out to decorate the temple for the big day when the temple is deemed to receive around 4000-4500 visitors to celebrate the day.
A special 'puja' and bhajan will also be organised on January 22. (ANI)
Devotees Hold 'Shobha Yatra' In Shimla Ahead Of 'Pran Pratsihta' CeremonyAhead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, devotees gathered and participated in the Shobha Yatra procession here in Shimla.
The procession, which was taken from Kalibari temple to Ram Mandir in Shimla, saw the participation of both men and women.
Both BJP and Congress leaders also participated jointly in the Yatra on the streets of Shimla. Former minister and BJP leader Suresh Bhardwaj told ANI, "In 1990-1992, I was part of Kar Sewa. It is a lifetime experience, as I have also gone to jail to make Ram Temple. On January 22, there will be a Pran Pratishtha at Ram Temple. It is a very glad moment for everyone across the globe, as Lord Ram is a lord for the welfare of all."
Will Organise Program At Jammu's Raghunath Temple, Says Congress' Karan SinghAhead of the upcoming 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh on Saturday said that the party will organise a big programme at Sri Raghunath Temple in Jammu.
"I am 93 years old, so it is not possible for me to go there (Ayodhya). I am Raghuvanshi and I have donated Rs 11 lakh. We will organise a big program at Sri Raghunath Temple in Jammu," he said.
Meanwhile, Acharya Ramchandra Das, successor of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, on Saturday said that it's a matter of joy that after 550 years of struggle, the temple of Lord Ram is being built. (ANI)
How Janakpur, Maternal Home Of Goddess Sita, Is Celebrating Ram Temple EventAs the countdown for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir has begun, along with Ayodhya, the Janakpurdham in Nepal, the maternal home of Goddess Sita is now brimming with happiness and enthusiasm, waiting for the occasion with high fanfare and gaiety, organising a slew of events.
Hymns of Lord Ram and Sita are echoing in the city around the clock. The Janaki Temple is decked up with lights, and enthusiasm can be seen on the faces of every Janakpurdham resident.
"The January 22 event of Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has also brought a wave of happiness for us. We have planned a series of events on that day, which will start in the morning and last until the end of the day. We will make Rangoli's out of vermillion powder and Lord Ram's picture from flowers. We will also observe Deepawali in our home. We are all happy with the construction of the temple in Ayodhya; the whole of Janakpur is happy with it," Bharat Kumar Sah, a resident of Janakpur, told ANI.
Lord Ram's Image Lit Up Bandra-Worli Sea Link Ahead Of Pran PrathishtaMumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link was lit up on Saturday night, depicting Lord Ram's image ahead of the Pran Prathishta ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a cable-stayed bridge with eight lanes and a length of roughly 5.6 kilometers. It links Worli in South Mumbai with Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai.
With just two days left for the mega event in Ayodhya, the whole country is eagerly waiting for the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple.
The idol of Ram Lalla was placed in the 'Garbha Griha' of the Ram Temple on Friday amid joyous chants of 'Jai Shri Ram.' (ANI)
Temple Trust Shares Images Of Ram Mandir Ahead Of Grand OpeningWith just two days left for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust released breath-taking images of the newly built temple. The temple trust shared the inside pictures of the mandir on its official X handle.
Miniaturist Constructs Ram Temple Masterpiece With 16,000 Rice Grains
Gurram Dayakar, a renowned miniature artist hailing from Jagitial, has meticulously crafted a stunning replica of the Ayodhya Ram Temple using an impressive 16,000 rice grains.
The intricate masterpiece, requiring 60 hours of dedicated work, stands as a symbol of patience and national pride, resonating with the anticipation surrounding the grand opening of the temple.
Expressing his pride as an Indian, Dayakar on Saturday emphasised the collective wait for this significant moment. "The whole country is waiting for the opening of the temple and I feel proud as an Indian because we waited for a long time," he stated.
Eager to share his creation with the nation's leadership, Dayakar expressed his wish to present the miniature temple to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Ayodhya Security Tightened, Patrolling Across All 3 Areas: Land, Water And AirWith only a couple of days remaining for the Pran Praitshtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the security was increased in the temple town on Friday for the January 22 event, which would be attended by nearly 8,000 VIP guests.
The police force of Uttar Pradesh, which was scheduled to come to Ayodhya, has arrived in the town and has also been deployed in the temple city with patrolling being done from all three areas-- land, water and air.
Additional Director General (ADG) Lucknow Zone Piyush Mordia said that patrolling on the Saryu River is being done through boats and drones are flying high for aerial surveillance.
108 Physically Challenged People To Recite Ramayan At Madhya Pradesh's BJP HQ108 physically challenged people will recite Ramayan on the premises of the Madhya Pradesh BJP headquarters for 24 hours to mark the consecration of Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya.
"The recitation of 'Akhand Ramayan Path' will start at 11 AM on Sunday and conclude on Monday, with fire ritual (havan) and puja," BJP's office in-charge Raghvendra Sharma said on Saturday.
Posters Depicting Child Version Of Lord Ram Placed On Entry Gate To Ayodhya
Posters depicting the child-version of Lord Ram adorn the entry gate to the grand Ayodhya temple, two days ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
Meat shops, Slaughterhouses In Madhya Pradesh's Urban Areas To Remain Shut Slaughterhouses and shops selling meat and fish in urban areas of Madhya Pradesh shall remain closed on January 22, the day the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple is to take place in Ayodhya, officials said on Saturday.
The urban development department has issued a directive to civic bodies to ensure that meat shops and slaughterhouses remain closed on January 22, said a government release.
Ayodhya Devotees Get Free Hot Meals, Tea Amid Bone-Chilling ColdFrom Nihang Singhs to ISKCON and temple trusts from across the country to locals in Ayodhya, various community kitchens are being run to serve 'langar' food to devotees as the Ram Temple consecration ceremony nears.
Devotees flocking to the holy city can savour fresh cooked hot meals at community kitchens which are operational at every nook and corner of the city.
Khichdi, aloo puri, kadhi chawal, achar, and papad are among the common menu at these langars with the supply of hot tea bringing respite to devotees amid the bone-chilling cold.
BJP Chief Nadda Gets Ram temple Invite, Says Will Visit After January 22BJP president J P Nadda will skip the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and instead watch the historic event from the Jhandewalan temple.
Noting that the grand temple is being built after 500 years of struggle, he said he will visit it with his family after January 22 for "darshan".
Gujarat Declares Half-Day for Government Offices, Schools On January 22According to a notice issued by the Gujarat government, all government offices and educational institutions in the state will remain closed on January 22 until 2:30 pm.
The decision aims to facilitate the participation of employees in the historic event.
Disaster Response Force Sets Up Camp Near Ram Temple Ahead Of CeremonyWith just 48 hours to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has set up a camp near the shrine in Ayodhya to respond to contingencies, if any.
A team of priests, led by Lakshami Kant Dixit, will officiate the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals on Monday.
Shops Selling Meat, Fish In Delhi Urged To Remain Shut On January 22Delhi Meat Merchant Association General Secretary Irshad Qureshi has appealed to all traders in Delhi selling meat and fish to close their shops on January 22 in honour of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.
The motive behind the appeal is to promote unity and harmony between the two communities and bring people together, Mr Qureshi told news agency PTI.
Ram Temple Decked Up With Flowers, Special LightsWith just two days to go for the consecration ceremony, the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya has been decorated with "rich stocks" of flowers and special lights for the mega event, officials said on Saturday.
Sources in the temple trust said "rich stocks" of flowers have been used for the decoration and special floral designs have been made to deck up the temple for the big day.
Madhya Pradesh Declares Half-Day For Offices, Holiday For Schools, CollegesAll government offices in Madhya Pradesh will remain closed for half a day, and schools and colleges will have a holiday on January 22 on the occasion of consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, officials said.
The entire country will be celebrating the consecration ceremony on January 22, and all offices and institutes of the state government will remain closed till 2.30 pm so that people can participate in the celebrations, a government notification issued on late Thursday night said.
56 Bhog Prasad Reaches Ayodhya, To Be Offered To Ram Lalla 'First' After CeremonyA Devotee from Lucknow on Friday handed over '56 bhog prasad' that would be offered to Ram Lalla 'first' after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.
Sajal Gupta said that he was told by Ram Temple's Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das that the first prasad, which would be offered to Lord Ram after the Pran Pratishtha, would be given by him.
Portable Disaster Hospital BHISHM Deployed In Ayodhya Union Health Ministry said it is collaborating closely with the Uttar Pradesh government to develop a comprehensive medical preparedness and response plan to deal with any possible exigency.
The first-of-its-kind Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube-BHISHM (an indigenous portable hospital), which is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies, has been deployed there.
This state-of-the-art technology uses integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics.
It will facilitate effective coordination, real-time monitoring and efficient management of medical services in deployed areas, the health ministry said in a statement.
Yogi Adityanath Reviews Security Arrangements for Ram Temple EventUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to make strong arrangements for the security and respect of the VIPs coming to participate in the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple on January 22.
Yogi Adityanath also said that a liaison officer should be deployed with every VVIP.
Shopkeepers In Delhi's Iconic Connaught Place To Light 1.25 Lakh Diyas To Celebrate The traders and shopowners in Delhi's famous Connaught Place market will celebrate the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya by holding various programmes, including the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) on the historic day, said NDTA joint secretary Amit Gupta on Friday.
Many restaurants in Connaught Place have pledged to serve exclusively vegetarian food on the day of the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony in Ayodhya, he added.
Uttarakhand Announces Half-Day For Government Offices, Schools On January 22In preparation for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the Uttarakhand government has announced that all government offices and educational institutions in the state will be shut till 2:30 pm on January 22.
The decision aims to facilitate the participation of employees in the historic event.
Likewise, educational institutes in the State will also be shut, the State government said.
Maharashtra Announces Public Holiday On January 22The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a public holiday on January 22, the day when the grand idol consecration ceremony will take place at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya.
A notification from the state government said exercising powers given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, it has decided to announce a public holiday on January 22.
The Centre has already announced that all its offices, institutions, and industrial establishments throughout India will have half-day holiday for the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony.
Bhopal Prepares Lord Ram Portrait Using 50 Kg Of Colours For Ayodhya EventAhead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, the Bhopal district administration is getting a rangoli portrait of Lord Ram prepared with 50 kg of colour at Boat Club in the city.
The rangoli portrait is likely to be ready by the end of the day on Friday. According to the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of Bhopal district Arun Sharma, the portrait is being prepared on the instruction of the district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh.
Delhi Civic Body's Plan To Mark Ram Temple Inauguration Ceremony Satish Upadhyay said that establishments such as ITC Maurya, Taj, Ambassador, Oberoi, PSOI Club, The Lalit, The Claridges, and Imperial Hotels have committed to celebrating the day through activities such as the lighting of 'diyas', live telecast of the ceremony, and distribution of 'prasad' to all its staff.
The Market Traders Associations in the NDMC area, including Khan Market, Khanna Market, Connaught Place, Kidwai Nagar, Shankar Market, Palika Bazar, Pandara Road, and Lodhi Road, will join the celebration with great pomp and show, he added.
Security tightened in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Mandir on January 22.
Latest visuals from Ayodhya's Ram Temple where preparations are in full swing for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya today.
Glimpse of the idol of Lord Ram inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrives at Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Ram Temple Consecration: Gujarat Government Declares Half-Day Holiday For Its Offices On Jan 22All government offices in Gujarat will remain closed for half a day on January 22 to celebrate the consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya, officials said.
"The entire country will be celebrating the Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22. All offices and institutes of state government will remain closed till 2.30 pm on January 22 so that people of the state can participate in the celebrations," the notification said.
Exclusive: First Pic Of Lord Ram's Idol In Sanctum SanctorumThe first pic of Lord Ram's idol in the sanctum sanctorum is in.
Lord Ram's Idol Installed In Ayodhya Temple
The idol of Ram Lalla has been installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Mandir.
PM Modi "Sleeping On Floor, Drinking Coconut Water" Ahead Of Ayodhya Ram Temple EventPrime Minister Narendra Modi is strictly following a set of rules ahead of participation in the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram temple, due on January 22. Sources said PM Modi is strictly following Yama rules for rituals.
Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' to be held on 22nd January; Lord Ram's idol has been placed in the 'Garbha Griha; of the temple
BJP National President JP Nadda performs cleaning service at Pashupati Nath temple in Delhi's Vishwas Nagar, after PM Modi gave a call to conduct cleanliness drives in temples, ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'
There are 6 stamps which include: Ram Temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Ma Shabri.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases Commemorative Postage Stamps on Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and a book of stamps issued on Lord Ram around the world.
Components of the design include the Ram Mandir, Choupai 'Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari', Sun, Sarayu River and Sculptures in and around the Temple
Four Trains To Run In February To Take People From Punjab To AyodhyaUnion Minister Som Parkash on Wednesday said four special trains will run from Punjab in February to facilitate people to visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, according to news agency PTI.
The consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla at the Ram temple in Ayodhya will take place on January 22.
Parkash said two trains will be run from Pathankot and one each from Chandigarh and Nangal Dam.
The first train will leave from Pathankot on February 9 at 7:05 am and reach Ayodhya Cantt on February 10 at 02:55 am. The train will leave Ayodhya on February 11 at 12:40 am and reach Pathankot at 7 pm, he said.
The second train will start from Nangal Dam on February 12 at 7 am and reach Ayodhya Cantt on February 13 at 2:55 am. It will begin its return journey on February 14 at 12:40 am and reach Nangal Dam at 4:45 pm.
The third train will leave Chandigarh on February 19 at 10:20 am and reach Ayodhya Cantt on February 20 at 2:55 am. It will return on February 21 at 12:40 am and reach Chandigarh at 4:05 pm.
The fourth train will start on February 23 from Pathankot at 7:05 am and reach Ayodhya Cantt on February 24 at 2:55 am, the minister said. It will begin its return journey on February 25 at 12:40 am and reach Pathankot at 7 pm.
Hoshiarpur MP Parkash said the railways will soon issue the schedule of stoppages of these trains so that people can board them from their nearest railway stations.
UP Government To Initiate Helicopter Services To Ayodhya Dham From 6 DistrictsThe Uttar Pradesh government is introducing helicopter services from six services from six districts in the state to Ayodhya with a fixed fare. This is being done to facilitate the pilgrimage for Ram devotees and tourists visiting Ayodhya for 'pran prathistha' event.
According to an official release, Ram devotees and tourists will be offered helicopter services from Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Mathura, and Agra.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Cleans Buddha Temple In MumbaiUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale cleaned the premises of the Buddha Temple in the Bandra area of Mumbai as part of the cleanliness drive on Wednesday.
Mr Athawale said, "PM Modi has said that one should keep one's house and religious places clean. So, everyone needs to make efforts towards that. Sanitation workers do their work but it is our responsibility too to keep our religious places clean. So, I started this..."
Grains Being Collected At Delhi Ram Temple To Be Sent To AyodhyaRice, wheat and other types of grains are being collected at an old Ram temple in south Delhi and will be sent to Ayodhya to mark the 'Pran Pratishtha' at the new temple in the holy city.
Run by an over three decade-old society named 'Shri Sanatan Dharm Sabha', the structure of the temple, whose consecration ceremony took place 30 years ago, sits on a hilly terrain in East of Kailash, part of the Aravalli hills in the national capital.
"Lord Ram is everywhere and on January 22, we will celebrate the occasion in Delhi with a zeal and devotion, assuming we are in the holy place of Ayodhya," the society's joint secretary Pawan Sharma said.
"The 'Muhurt' On January 22 Is Around 12.30 pm": Ram Temple Construction Panel ChiefShri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra on Wednesday said that the 'Shubh Muhurt' or auspicious time for the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the temple in Ayodhya is 12.30 pm on January 22.
The construction committee chairperson said that the idol of Lord Ram Lalla, which will be enthroned, will be brought inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday morning.
"The 'Muhurt' on January 22 is around 12.30 pm. The prayers and rituals have already begun. The Ram Lalla will probably be brought inside the sanctum sanctorum tomorrow morning. Different types of rituals, like the Abhishek (bath) of the idol, among others, will be performed. Finally, when the auspicious time comes at 12.30 pm on the 22nd of this month, the Pran Pratishtha will be done," Nripendra Mishra said in an interview with ANI.
"The 'Muhurt' On January 22 Is Around 12.30 pm": Ram Temple Construction Panel ChiefShri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra on Wednesday said that the 'Shubh Muhurt' or auspicious time for the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the temple in Ayodhya is 12.30 pm on January 22.
The construction committee chairperson said that the idol of Lord Ram Lalla, which will be enthroned, will be brought inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday morning.
"The 'Muhurt' on January 22 is around 12.30 pm. The prayers and rituals have already begun. The Ram Lalla will probably be brought inside the sanctum sanctorum tomorrow morning. Different types of rituals, like the Abhishek (bath) of the idol, among others, will be performed. Finally, when the auspicious time comes at 12.30 pm on the 22nd of this month, the Pran Pratishtha will be done," Nripendra Mishra said in an interview with ANI.
Bar Council Urges Chief Justice To Grant Holiday On January 22The Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Wednesday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and requested him to grant holiday in all courts of the country on the occasion of Ram Mandir's inauguration on January 22.
Senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra stated, "I am writing to bring to your esteemed attention a matter of significant national and cultural importance for your due consideration."
"As you are aware, the inauguration of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is scheduled for January 22, 2024. This event holds immense religious, historical, and cultural significance for millions of people across the country, marking the realization of a long-awaited dream and the culmination of legal proceedings that have been pivotal in defining the nation's structure," the letter stated. Read here.
Read here. "Ram Temple Is Complete," Says Construction Committee Chairman Amid ControversyAmid the allegations that the Pran Pratishtha ceremony is being done when the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is unfinished, chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee Nripendra Mishra on Wednesday said that the temple of Ram Lalla is complete.
The construction committee chairperson said that the temple of Ram Lalla has a sanctum sanctorum--Garbhagriha--and it is complete.
"Mandir Toh Ban Gaya Hai. The temple of Ram Lalla will have 'Garbhagriha', five mandaps and that temple will be on the ground floor. That temple is complete. The first floor, which is under construction, will have Ram Darbar...The second floor is just for 'Anushthan', the different types of 'Yagyas' and 'Anushthan' will take place there," he said.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Mr Mishra said that the 'Shubh Muhurt' or auspicious time for the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the temple in Ayodhya is 12.30 pm on January 22.
"The 'Muhurt' on January 22 is around 12.30 pm. The prayers and rituals have already begun. The Ram Lalla will probably be brought inside the sanctum sanctorum tomorrow morning. Different types of rituals, like the Abhishek (bath) of the idol, among others, will be performed. Finally, when the auspicious time comes at 12.30 pm on the 22nd of this month, the Pran Pratishtha will be done," he said.
Sadhus From Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham Invited To Ayodhya For Ram Temple EventVishwa Hindu Parishad has invited sadhus at Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham for the January 22 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Temple.
On Wednesday, VHP workers handed the invite to the ceremony to the sadhus sitting in meditation at the Badrinath Dham in the cold.
Indore Man's Collection Of Ramayana-Themed Stamps On Display Till January 22A 72-year-old Indore resident has collected hundreds of stamps based on the Ramayana from all over the world, which are now on display at an exhibition put up by the postal department.
Om Prakash Kedia told PTI on Wednesday that he has been collecting stamps for the last 60 years and started accumulating stamps that have been released by different countries on the topic of Ramayana in the past two to three years.
Apart from Indian stamps, Mr Kedia's collection includes the ones from Indonesia, Nepal, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia.
Read here. Ram Temple Trust Chief Champat Rai Visits Karsevakpuram In AyodhyaThe chief of Ram Temple Trust Champat Rai visited Karsevakpuram in Ayodhya today to take stock of preparations going on ahead of the grand Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22.
Karsevakpuram is an area in Ayodhya around two kilometres from the Ram Janmabhoomi site where the volunteers took refuge during the Ram Mandir movement, attempting to escape arrest and police firing.
Prayers Held On Banks Of Saryu River On 2nd Day Of Ram Temple RitualsA "Kalash Pujan" was held on Wednesday as part of the rituals being performed in the run-up to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple here, a member of the temple's trust said.
The rituals started on Tuesday, and trust general secretary Champat Rai had said that these will continue till January 21. On the day of the consecration, minimum essential rituals needed for the "Pran Pratishtha" of the idol of Ram Lalla will be conducted, he had said.
The "Kalash Pujan" was done by Sri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member Anil Mishra, his wife and others on the banks of the Saryu river.
Read here. Ram Temple Ceremony: Rituals To Be Performed Today
"After 1:20 pm, there will be Jalayatra, Teertha Puja, Brahmin-Batuk-Kumari-Suvasini Puja, Vardhini Puja, Kalshayatra and tour of the idol of Lord Shri Ramlala in the Prasad premises," Acharya Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid said.
Ram Lalla's Idol To Be Brought Inside Temple Today: Ram Temple Trust
Ram Temple live updates: PM Modi Visits Historic Ramayana Site Today, 6 Days Before Ram Temple EventPrime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Veerbhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Lepakshi. The PM will be on a two-day trip to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala from today to launch several development projects, including the New Dry Dock and the International Ship Repair Facility at Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Lepakshi, renowned for its connection to the epic tale of Ramayana, is believed to be the site where Jatayu, the giant eagle, intercepted the abduction of Goddess Sita by Ravan. It is here that the dying Jatayu, having conveyed crucial information about Goddess Sita's captivity, was granted 'Moksha', a divine liberation by Lord Ram.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration Live: Classical Indian Instruments To Be Played In Ram Temple Complex From Uttar Pradesh's Pakhawaj to Tamil Nadu's Mridang, different classical instruments from across the country will be played to celebrate the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the temple trust has said.
Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said musicians from different parts of India have been selected to perform during the grand function on January 22.
The selected musicians will play different kinds of "vadya yantra" (musical instruments) of Indian tradition from their respective regions, the trust's general secretary said.
The event will have bansuri and dholak artistes from Uttar Pradesh; veena from Karnataka; sundari from Maharashtra; alghoza from Punjab; mardala from Odisha; santoor from Madhya Pradesh; pung from Manipur; nagada and kali from Assam; tamboora from Chhattisgarh; pakhawaj from Bihar; shehani from Delhi; and ravanhatha from Rajasthan, he added.
Shrikhol and Sarod artistes from West Bengal; Ghatam from Andhra Pradesh, Sitar from Jharkhand; Nadaswarm and mridang from Tamil Nadu; and Hudka from Uttarakhand will also take part in the event.
They will play the instruments when ritualistic chants are not taking place or when someone is not addressing, Rai said.
January 22
Over 100 chartered jets will land in Ayodhya with the invitees for the event. Devotees from 150 countries are expected to attend the ceremony on the final day. From 12:30 pm to 1 pm, the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony will take place and the deity of Ram Lalla will be consecrated.
The temple will be closed for devotees on January 21 and 22 and will be open for people the next day, January 23.
January 19
The holy fire will be lit, followed by the establishment of 'Navagraha' and a 'havan' (holy ritual surrounding the fire).
January 20
The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple will be washed with Saryu water on January 20, after which the Vaastu Shanti and 'Annadhivas' rituals will take place.
January 21
The Ram Lalla idol will be bathed in 125 urns and will finally be laid to rest.
Here's the schedule of the grand eventJanuary 16 to 22
The rituals for the consecration ceremony will begin today. The host appointed by the temple trust, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra will conduct the atonement ceremony. The 'Dashvidh' bath, Vishnu worship and offering of cow will be held on the banks of Saryu river.
January 17
A procession carrying the idol of Ram Lalla will reach Ayodhya. Devotees carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash will be reaching the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
January 18
The formal rituals will begin with the Ganesh Ambika puja, Varun puja, Matrika puja, Brahmin Varan and Vastu Puja.
'Ram Lalla' Idol Created By Karnataka Sculptor Selected For Ayodhya TempleRam Lalla idol sculpted by Mysuru's Arun Yogiraj has been selected for Ayodhya's Ram temple, Temple Trust's general secretary Champat Rai said on Monday.
Speaking at a press conference in Ayodhya, Mr Rai said the idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mr Yogiraj has been selected by the trust from among three idols. The idols have been carved separately by three sculptors, he said.
The new idol is made of stone and weighs "somewhere between 150-200 kgs", Mr Rai told reporters.