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The preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began on January 16. 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.
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Didn't Get Official Invite For Ram Temple Event, Says BRS' K Kavitha
BRS MLC K Kavitha said her party did not get any official invitation for the consecration of Ayodhya Ram temple but mentioned that she would visit the temple at a later date.
Lord Ram belongs to all and not to some, said Kavitha, who is the daughter of BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao.
"BRS party has not got any official invitation for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir (temple) consecration. But, Lord Ram belongs to all and not just some. We will get an opportunity to visit Ayodhya at some point of time (in the future), on some occasion," she told reporters.
"I feel, some day, we all will have the good fortune of visiting Ayodhya like we visit pilgrimage places. But, (we) won't be able to attend the event tomorrow because there is no official invitation. But, we will definitely go there on some occasion because it is a Lord Ram temple," she said.
Ram Temple's Sanctum Sanctorum To Be Decorated With Flowers From Chennai
Rich fragrance-bearing flowers brought from Chennai will be used for decorating the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Sunday night, an official said.
Sanjay Dhawalikar, head of the floral decoration team, also said that over 3,000 kgs of flowers of more than 20 varieties have been used for decoration of the grand structure ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22.
#WATCH | On reaching Ayodhya, 9-year-old spiritual orator Abhinav Arora says, "I am very happy, excited and proud, as is every Hindu of the country. After waiting for so many years, finally, Ram Mandir is being made. My eyes are fortunate that they get to see the Ram Temple being... pic.twitter.com/eyhNKq3Hue
- ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2024Diya Event In Chandrapur Sets Guinness World Record
A Guinness world record was created after 33,258 'diyas' (earthen lamps) were lit to write "Siyavar Ramchandra ki Jai" in Chandrapur in Maharashtra in the run up to the idol consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The event took place on the Chanda Club ground in the presence of state minister Sudhir Mungantiwar.
Milind Werlekar and Prasad Kulkarni of the Guinness World Records handed the document certifying the feat to Mr Mungantiwar.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Thousands of diyas lit up in the shape of 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai' at Chanda Club Ground in Chandrapur, ahead of the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/TsU7SeCttz
- ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2024Indian Americans In US Celebrate Ram Mandir Inauguration
Indian-Americans living in the Boston city of US celebrated the Ram Mandir (Temple) inauguration, which is scheduled for January 22, and India's 75th Republic Day at an event.
The event held at the historic Union Station of Worcester, over 45 miles west of Boston, was addressed by the city of Worcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Massachusetts State Senator Mike Moore.
Mayor Petty issued a proclamation for January 26 as the 75th Republic Day of India.
The proclamation encouraged all residents of the city of Worcester to recognise and participate in its observance and extend "our warmest congratulations to the American Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Asian-American communities on the auspicious inauguration of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
Jharkhand Declares Closure Of Offices, Schools till 2:30 pm On 22 January
The Jharkhand government has declared a holiday for all government schools and offices till 2:30 pm on Shri Ram Lalla 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony day.
Taking to 'X' Chief Minister's Office said, "On the occasion of 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Lord Ram in his child form in Ayodhya tomorrow on January 22, 2024, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed the Chief Secretary to keep all the government offices closed till 2:30 pm and government schools closed for the whole day."
5 lakh Diyas To Be Lit Across 700 Markets In Delhi
More than 5 lakh 'diyas' will be illuminated across 700 markets in the national capital on the occasion of Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, said local traders' body Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI).
"The fervour has led to a surge in demand for Ram Mandir-related goods, with a four-fold increase in requests for flags, models, costumes, badges, and photos," said Chamber of Trade and Industry chairman Brijesh Goyal and president Subhash Khandelwal in a joint statement.
Jaipur Sculptor Carves Out Lord Ram Statue On Tip Of Pencil
#WATCH | Jaipur: Guinness World Record holder sculptor Navaratna Prajapati carves out a statue of Shri Ram on the tip of a pencil.
He says, "It took me 5 days to complete it. And it is just 1.3cm in height... This is the smallest statue in the world. I will gift this to the Shri... pic.twitter.com/c9nRo0duCM
Devendra Fadnavis Sings Ram Janmabhoomi Movement Song In Nagpur
#WATCH | Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis sang the song of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement "Jaago Toh Ek Baar Hindu Jaago Toh" at an event in Nagpur, yesterday. pic.twitter.com/jWsXC09shl
- ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024Ram Lalla Idol Undergoes Ceremonial Bath With Medicated Water
While the country awaits for the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple, on the sixth day of the ceremony, the Ram Lalla idol was bathed with water from 114 Kalash (vases), each containing specially medicated liquids.
"A Cultural And Heritage Event": Randeep Hooda Arrives For Ayodhya Ceremony
#WATCH | UP: Actor Randeep Hooda along with his wife Lin Laishram arrives at the Lucknow airport to attend the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow
He says, "We are very excited and looking forward to being present there and getting the blessings of Lord... pic.twitter.com/TDcbOTNb4Z
Jharkhand Declares Holiday For Government Schools, Half-Day For Offices
Jharkhand has declared a holiday for government schools, while its offices, other establishments and public sector banks will remain closed for half a day on the occasion of the Ram temple consecration.
The decision was taken following a direction from Chief Minister Hemant Soren in this regard, an official said.
All government offices in Jharkhand will be closed till 2.30 pm on Monday, and schools will remain shut for the whole day in view of the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, according to a notification issued by the department of personnel and administrative reforms.
Delhi Civic Body Adorns Key Locations To Celebrate Ram Temple Event In Delhi
The NDMC has adorned key locations in Lutyens' Delhi with captivating flower boards to celebrate the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, said its vice-chairman Satish Upadhyay.
He added that prominent locations, including Khan Market, BKS Marg, Connaught Place, Mandi House roundabout, PM House roundabout, Malcha Marg Market, Yashwant Place Market, Dilli Haat, Birla Mandir and 11 Murti, have been decorated.
Mr Upadhyay said the "headquarters of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is also illuminated with radiance" in view of the auspicious occasion.
Union Finance Minister Participates In Cleanliness Drive At Eri Katha Ramar Temple
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in a cleanliness drive under the Swachh Teerth Campaign at Eri Katha Ramar Temple in Madhuranthakam, Tamil Nadu.
"Nirmala Sitharaman participates in a cleanliness drive under the Swachh Teerth Campaign at Eri Katha Ramar Temple in Madhuranthakam, Tamil Nadu. Eri Katha Ramar Temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. It was built during the reign of the Pallava Kingdom and is one of the oldest temples of Lord Rama in South India," as per a post by the Nirmala Sitharaman Office on 'X'.
Union Education Minister Cleans Samaleswari Temple Ahead Of Ayodhya Event
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to clean temples across the country ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan offered prayers at Samaleswari temple and took part in cleanliness drive in Odisha's Sambalpur district.
"Found Heaven On Earth": Arunachal Priest On Ayodhya Visit
A renowned priest from Arunachal Pradesh, who will attend the consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya, has appreciated the hospitality given to him in the temple town.
Mogi Ori, who is a Donyi-Polo Kargu Gamgi priest in West Siang district, said he found heaven on earth after visiting Ayodhya.
"I think I have found heaven on earth by visiting the place," he told news agency PTI from Ayodhya.
Kangana Ranaut, Shefali Shah Arrive In Ayodhya
Actors Kangana Ranaut, Shefali Shah, Pawan Kalyan, and Randeep Hooda among Indian cinema personalities who have arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the grand Ram temple consecration ceremony.
Puducherry Temples To Livestream Consecration Ceremony
Temples in Puducherry will livestream the consecration of the Lord Ram temple at Ayodhya on their premises after the territorial government issued circulars directing them to make arrangements, official sources said here on Sunday.
The consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram temple will take place on January 22. The temple managements here are gearing up to perform customary rituals for the idols of Lord Ram and his consort, Goddess Sita, prior to the live telecast, the sources said.
Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri Arrives In Ayodhya
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri arrives in Ayodhya, ahead of the Ram Temple pranpratishtha ceremony tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/ZbxheX9pvz
- ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024Ram Temple Lit Up, Decorated Beautifully Ahead Of Ayodhya Event
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya's Ram Temple lit up and decorated beautifully ahead of the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/1W9sipxe8u
- ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024Indian 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.
- ANI Digital (@ani_digital) January 21, 2024Eknath 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 22
The 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 Ram
Uttar 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 Consecration
Folk 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 22
Himachal 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.
'Rammay' Ayodhya Set For Consecration Ceremony, Temple Town Decked Up
The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held here on Monday 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.
The "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end by 1 pm. The prime minister will then address a gathering of more than 7,000 people, including seers and prominent personalities, at the venue.
Lakhs of people are expected to watch the event live on TV and online platforms as BJP-ruled states and Odisha have declared a holiday while the central government has announced a half-day off.
As authorities made final preparations in a decked-up Ayodhya, considered the birthplace of Lord Ram, temples across the country and abroad have announced special festivities to mark the occasion.
Ayodhya Ram Temple Opening: Ten Lakh Diyas To Be Lit In Ayodhya
Ten lakh earthen lamps or diyas will illuminate Ayodhya on Monday evening to celebrate the consecration of the Ram temple.
Diyas will be lit at 100 temples here, including the Ram Temple, and Ram Ki Paidi, Kanak Bhawan, Guptar Ghat, Sarayu Ghat, Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, Maniram Das Chavani, besides other prominent locations, officials said.
The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held here on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.
'Pran Pratishtha' To Be Marked By Frand Musical Event 'Mangal Dhwani'
As the euphoria and public expectations around the grand Ram Temple opening on Monday reached the proverbial crescendo, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced on Sunday that the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony will be marked by a dazzling musical event titled 'Mangal Dhwani'.
The soiree, featuring some of the biggest names in the world of music, will be staged 10 am on January 22.
The Trust said the programme will be make for a "momentous occasion for every Indian, bringing together diverse traditions in celebration and honour of Prabhu Shri Ram".
