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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and participated in the Timeless Ayodhya Literature and Arts Festival.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Ram Mandir, reviews Navratri preparations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and participated in the Timeless Ayodhya Literature and Arts Festival.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Friday, where he offered prayers and took part in the "Timeless Ayodhya: Literature and Arts Festival." The event, organized in Ayodhya, celebrated the city's deep cultural and spiritual significance.
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Speaking at the festival, Adityanath emphasized Ayodhya&rsquo;s role as a cornerstone of India&rsquo;s Sanatan tradition. He stated, "Ayodhya is one of the basis of India's Sanatan land. From the long time, it has been the inspiration for Sanatana Dharm.... Ayodhya is the very first land of culture. In this same Ayodhya, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ram was born. The event being organised on the land of Lord Ram is wonderful."
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister visited the Pateshwari Devi Temple in Balrampur, where he offered prayers and fed cows at the temple's Gaushala. Additionally, he held a meeting with district officials to review preparations for the upcoming Navratri celebrations at the temple. The discussions centered on ensuring smooth arrangements for devotees during the festival, which is set to begin on March 30, 2025.
Chaitra Navratri, one of the two most widely observed Navratris in India, is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. The festival concludes with Rama Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Ram. Navratri is observed with great devotion across the country, featuring rituals, prayers, and cultural festivities.
In another key event, CM Adityanath inaugurated the newly constructed Tehsil Building in Mihimpurwa, Bahraich district, which was completed at a cost of ₹845.19 lakh. During the inauguration, he criticized the inefficiency and corruption of previous governments, pledging to implement better governance for the people of Uttar Pradesh.
Highlighting the legacy of Maharaj Suheldev, the Chief Minister spoke about his courageous efforts in defending the region from foreign invaders. He noted that Maharaj Suheldev&rsquo;s valor ensured India's security for 150 years, preventing foreign forces from making further advances.

Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, passed away at 85 after suffering a brain stroke. He served as the temple’s head priest for over six decades, including during the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992.

Ayodhya Ram temple head priest Mahant Satyendra Das passes away at 85

Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, passed away at 85 after suffering a brain stroke. He served as the temple&rsquo;s head priest for over six decades, including during the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992.

Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, died at a hospital on Wednesday.&nbsp;
The 85-year-old was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) earlier this month after he suffered a brain stroke.&nbsp;
"Satendra Das ji, Chief Priest of Ram Mandir Ayodhya, breathed his last today. He was admitted to HDU (High Dependency Unit) of the neurology ward on February 3 with a stroke in critical condition," the hospital said.
He served as the head priest of the temple since he was 20-years-old, including during the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992.
Das, who hailed from the Nirvani Akhara, was among the most accessible saints of Ayodhya and the go-to person for many mediapersons from across the country wanting information on Ayodhya and Ram temple developments.
He was barely nine months into his job as chief priest when the Babri mosque was demolished on December 6, 1992.
Post-demolition, Das continued to serve as the head priest when prayers were offered to the Ram Lalla idol under a makeshift tent.
Vishva Hindu Parishad&rsquo;s Ayodhya-based spokesman Sharad Sharma condoled the demise of Das. "He was a widely respected figure and among those who knew the history of the Ayodhya movement by heart. We condole his death,&rdquo; Sharma said.

Preparations are underway for the first anniversary of the Ram Lalla idol consecration at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled from January 11 to 13.

First Anniversary of Ram Lalla Consecration: Common People Invited for Celebrations

Preparations are underway for the first anniversary of the Ram Lalla idol consecration at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Scheduled from January 11 to 13, the event will include cultural performances, Ram Katha discourses and participation from both commoners and VIPs.

Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya this weekend.
Scheduled from January 11 to 13, the celebrations aim to include commoners, who were unable to attend the historic ceremony last year, alongside around 110 invited VIPs, according to the temple trust.
A German hangar tent has been installed at the Angad Teela site, capable of hosting up to 5,000 people. Common people will have the opportunity to witness the grand event, which include classical cultural performances, rituals, and daily Ram Katha discourses at the pavilion and Yagnashala.
"The trust has decided to invite common people who could not attend the initial consecration ceremony last year. They will be allowed to join all three days of events at Angad Teela," said Champat Rai, the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
The trust said that invitation letters have been distributed to guests, including the 110 VIPs, many of whom missed the original pran pratishtha ceremony on January 22, 2024. "Those unable to attend last year will be included in this anniversary celebration," Rai added.
The daily schedule features Ram Katha sessions starting at 2 pm, followed by discourses on the Ramcharitmanas (manas pravachan) and cultural performances. Prasad distribution is planned for each morning, ensuring that attendees enjoy a devotional and spiritual experience.
Decorations at the Yagna site and preparations for the festival are nearing completion, according to the temple trust's media office.
The pavilion and Yagnashala will serve as key venues for these festivities, providing a rare opportunity for the public to be part of the ongoing celebrations.
Earlier on January 5, a government press note stated that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will perform the Ram Lalla 'abhishek' at the temple here on January 11.
Champat Rai earlier said that January 11 marks the one year of the establishment of the newly-built temple at Ayodhya Dham.
The Trust has already extended invitations to saints and devotees from across the country, with Rai urging residents and pilgrims to participate in the celebrations, making at least a one-day visit during the three-day festival and experience the spiritual atmosphere of Ayodhya.
The Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on January 22, 2024, a landmark event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lakhs of people watched the 'pran pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony on television at their homes and in neighbourhood temples, savouring the historic moment.

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

BJP's Ram Temple vs. TMC's Mosque in Murshidabad

The BJP said the temple&rsquo;s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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.
The BJP said the temple&rsquo;s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. BJP&rsquo;s Berhampore organisational district president, Shakharav Sarkar, said land for the temple has already been identified, and the project is estimated to cost Rs 10 crore.&nbsp;
"We have already identified a land in Beharampore area and the construction work for the Ram Temple based on the design of the temple on Ayodhya will begin soon," he told reporters.
Kabir, the TMC MLA from Beldanga, had on Tuesday announced plans for the mosque, which he said would honour the sentiments of the region&rsquo;s significant minority population.
His remarks have sparked political controversy, with opposition parties accusing him of attempting to polarise communities for political gain.
The BJP&rsquo;s counterproposal to build a Ram temple is seen as a strategic move to strengthen its presence among the Hindu community in Murshidabad, a district where minorities make up around 75 per cent of the population.
Responding to the controversy, the TMC distanced itself from Kabir&rsquo;s remarks, describing them as his personal opinion.
&ldquo;The TMC has nothing to do with this statement of Kabir,&rdquo; a senior party leader said.&nbsp;
Kabir&rsquo;s announcement has also drawn criticism from the Congress, which accused him of playing divisive politics in a sensitive region.

Content creator hurled abuses at Ayodhya voters for voting against BJP, Ghaziabad police arrested Daksh Chaudhary and his accomplice. 

Man who slapped Kanhaiya abuses Ayodhya voters after BJP's loss in Faizabad, arrested  

Content creator hurled abuses at Ayodhya voters for voting against BJP, Ghaziabad police arrested Daksh Chaudhary and his accomplice.&nbsp;

Daksh Chaudhary, the man who slapped Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, and his accomplice Annu Chaudhary were arrested by Ghaziabad police after a video of them abusing Ayodhya voters went viral. In the viral video, Chaudhary was heard hurling abuses at the people of Ayodhya for voting against the BJP. &nbsp;
As the video went viral, the duo were booked under sections 295A and 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A few weeks ago, Daksh Chaudhary was detained for slapping Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar during the election campaign in Delhi.&nbsp;
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PM Modi prays at Ram temple, holds Ayodhya roadshow before Faizabad votes

The entrance gates to the temple were decorated with flowers. Replicas of a bow and an arrow made using flowers were also seen at various places.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the Ram temple in Ayodhya before he began a roadshow in the holy town.
"This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to the Ram temple in Ayodhya after the 'pran pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony held on January 22," VHP media in-charge Sharad Sharma told PTI.
The entrance gates to the temple were decorated with flowers, with 'Om' formed with yellow petals. Replicas of a bow and an arrow made using flowers were also seen at various places.
According to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Ram Lalla seated in the temple wore a light pink attire on Sunday.
Voting in the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat, under which the Ayodhya district falls, will take place in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20.
The prime minister embarked on the roadshow after offering prayers at the temple. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP's Faizabad candidate Lallu Singh accompanied him.
People from different walks of life lined the road as Modi's motorcade passed through.&nbsp;

As per the Uttar Pradesh Health Department, preventive measures have been taken in Ayodhya in light of the active cases of Covid-19 abroad.&nbsp;

Ayodhya administration establishes quarantine wards for foreign visitors ahead of Ram Navami

As per the Uttar Pradesh Health Department, preventive measures have been taken in Ayodhya in light of the active cases of Covid-19 abroad.&nbsp;

The Ayodhya district administration has established special quarantine wards in the hospitals here for foreign visitors who will be in Ayodhya for Ram Navami celebration.
Keeping in view the active cases of Covid-19 abroad, preventive measures have been taken in Ayodhya and the government hospitals have been instructed to establish quarantine centres for them, the Uttar Pradesh Health Department said.
Chief Medical Superintendent of the Ayodhya district hospital Dr Arun Prakash Shrivastava said, "We have been asked to be ready to deal with Covid-19. So we have established four special quarantine wards in the district hospital, where we will quarantine the foreigners for 14 days if symptoms of Covid-19 are found in them during their Ayodhya visit on Ram Navami, which is on April 17." When asked about the Covid-19 testing facility in Ayodhya, the chief medical superintendent said, "We have no such instructions regarding this situation."&nbsp;

Instructions were also given to arrange accommodation, medical facilities, and other necessities for the devotees expected to visit Ayodhya during the Ram Navami Fair.

Ayodhya gears up to celebrate Ram Navami Mela

Instructions were also given to arrange accommodation, medical facilities, and other necessities for the devotees expected to visit Ayodhya during the Ram Navami Fair.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra, and the Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar held a review meeting with district administration officials regarding the security and preparations for the Ram Navami Fair, scheduled to be held on April 17.&nbsp;
The fair will be organised at the Ram Temple premises.&nbsp;
During the meeting, the chief secretary mentioned that immediate instructions from senior officials regarding the Ram Navami Fair are to be implemented, and directives have been issued to ensure all arrangements are in place.
Instructions were also given to arrange accommodation, medical facilities, and other necessities for the devotees expected to visit Ayodhya during the Ram Navami Fair.
It is estimated that nearly fifty lakh devotees will visit Ayodhya during the festival of Ram Navami Fair.
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As per the forecast by IMD for the upcoming six days in Ayodhya, the minimum temperature on Tuesday is likely to hit 8 degrees Celsius with 'shallow fog' while the maximum temperature may rise up to 19 degrees Celsius.

Ayodhya: school timings changed due to extreme cold in temple town

As per the forecast by IMD for the upcoming six days in Ayodhya, the minimum temperature on Tuesday is likely to hit 8 degrees Celsius with 'shallow fog' while the maximum temperature may rise up to 19 degrees Celsius.

In view of the extreme cold in the district, Ayodhya District Magistrate Nitish Kumar has revised the timings of schools according to which they will operate from 10 am to 3 pm until February 3. The revised timings will be applicable up to class 12 of all the boards in Ayodhya.
Along with this, orders were also given to the concerned to make necessary arrangements for protection from cold during the above-stipulated time of operation of the schools.
This comes as cold weather and dense fog continued to prevail in Delhi and several places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday.
According to IMD, "very dense" fog conditions were reported over Uttar Pradesh at 5.30 am on Sunday. As per the forecast by IMD for the upcoming six days in Ayodhya, the minimum temperature on Tuesday is likely to hit 8 degrees Celsius with 'shallow fog' while the maximum temperature may rise up to 19 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature is likely to reach as low as 9 degrees Celsius with shallow fog on Wednesday and Thursday. The maximum temperature forecast for both days is also same at 20 degrees Celsius. For Friday and Saturday (February 3), the minimum temperature forecast in Ayodhya is 10 degrees Celsius with possible fog or mist. The maximum temperature on both days is likely to reach 21 degree Celsius.
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On Thursday, devotees started arriving in the temple town on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima' and thousands were seen taking a holy dip in the Saryu river.

Ayodhya Ram temple: Darshan timing extended, key roads to temple town closed amid huge rush

On Thursday, devotees started arriving in the temple town on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima' and thousands were seen taking a holy dip in the Saryu river.

The extended timing to offer prayers at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya came into effect on Thursday with 'darshan' being allowed from 6 am as key roads leading to the temple town remained closed to regulate vehicular movement.
Authorities have implemented strict security measures in Ayodhya amid a huge rush of people following the January 22 consecration ceremony. Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been deployed outside the temple and roads from Basti, Gonda, Ambedkarnagar, Barabanki, Sultanpur and Amethi blocked 15 kilometres ahead of their borders with Ayodhya.
On Wednesday, the temple management decided to let people offer prayers from 6 am to 10 pm, and allotted 15 minutes for 'aarti' and 'bhog' from 12 noon. Earlier, it was 7 am to 6 pm with a two-hour break in between.
On Thursday, devotees started arriving in the temple town on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima' and thousands were seen taking a holy dip in the Saryu river.

A woman in Madhya Pradesh seeks divorce from her husband after he took her to Ayodhya for a honeymoon trip instead of Goa as the couple has settled for.

Woman files for a divorce after her husband takes her to Ayodhya on Honeymoon trip

A woman in Madhya Pradesh seeks divorce from her husband after he took her to Ayodhya for a honeymoon trip instead od Goa as the couple has settled for.

A woman in Madhya Pradesh seeks divorce from her husband after he took her to Ayodhya for a honeymoon trip instead of Goa as the couple has settled for.

A woman in Madhya Pradesh filed for a divorce from her husband five months after getting married as her partner allegedly took her to Ayodhya for a honeymoon instead of a promise of honeymoon in Goa. The Indian Express reported, that the woman in her divorce paper said that she was angry after her husband took her to Ayodhya and Varanasi instead of beach state Goa in October.&nbsp; Advocate Shail Awasthi who is counseling the couple in a family court in Bhopal said that that in the divorce petition, the woman has said that her husband works in a IT sector and she also earns a good salary and going abroad for a honeymoon would not have been difficult for them. The man yet preferred to visit a place within the country.&nbsp; The man alleged that he had to look after his parents and the couple settled to visit Goa or South India for honeymoon. &nbsp;However, he unanimously booked tickets to Ayodhya without taking her wife in a loop.&nbsp; As per the report, the man changed his honeymoon plan to Ayodhya after his mother wished to visit the temple city before Ram Mandir consecration ceremony. The woman alleged that her husband takes more care of his parents than her and filed for divorce after returning back from the trip.

Punit Modhgil, Founder, MangalBhawan.org commented, "We received an enthusiastic response to our call for this special Ram Daak Sewa on the historic day of Shri Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha in Ayodhya."

Postcard service to connect devotees with Ayodhya launched

Punit Modhgil, Founder, MangalBhawan.org commented, "We received an enthusiastic response to our call for this special Ram Daak Sewa on the historic day of Shri Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha in Ayodhya."

Mangal Bhawan announced today the commencement of Ram Daak Sewa, an initiative to connect pilgrims from all over India to connect with Ayodhya Dham through a postcard with Ram Naam.
An address form was made available online to the general public to share their postal address to receive a date-stamped postcard on the auspicious day of Shri Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha in Ayodhya Dham.
On this occasion, Vivek Daksh, Post Master General, HQ Region Lucknow, Department of Post, Govt. of India commented, "Postal service forms an integral part of creating &amp; keeping memories of historical dates and events for times to come. I am pleased to see this sewa initiative celebrating rich Indian history and strengthening spiritual traditions."
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The festival will include a daily Kalash puja and forty-eight worshipped urns will be kept in thesanctum sanctorum, said the trustee of Ram Temple.

42-Day Mahamandal Festival begins in Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

The festival will include a daily Kalash puja and forty-eight worshipped urns will be kept in the sanctum sanctorum, said the trustee of Ram Temple.

A day after Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple complex, a 42-day Mahamandal festival began on Wednesday in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya. The festival was started in the sanctum sanctorum of the newly constructed Ram temple in conjunction with Ram Mandir trustee Jagadguru Vishvesh Prapann Tirtha.
Govind Devagiri, treasurer of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said that the worship of Lord Ram will be done according to Vaishnav tradition. All types of sweets should be offered to him in Rajbhog. Havan will be performed daily for 42 days and along with the havan, various types of mantras will be recited and chanted.

Information Director Shishir, in another statement, said, "Today, five lakh devotees had a darshan of Ram Lalla." The last entry of visitors was at 10 pm.

Maintain patience, cooperate: Adityanath appeals to people as 5 lakh visit Ayodhya temple

Information Director Shishir, in another statement, said, "Today, five lakh devotees had a darshan of Ram Lalla." The last entry of visitors was at 10 pm.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure proper crowd management for convenient 'darshan' of Ram Lalla as more than five lakh people visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, a day after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
He also appealed to people to cooperate with officials and maintain patience as this would allow everyone to have a darshan of the deity.
The doors of the newly constructed temple were opened to the public at 6 am. On the instructions of the chief minister, the Ayodhya district magistrate has deployed magistrates at eight places in the city for crowd management, according to a statement issued by the state government.
Information Director Shishir, in another statement, said, "Today, five lakh devotees had a darshan of Ram Lalla." The last entry of visitors was at 10 pm.
The consecration of the new idol of the deity at the temple was done at an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The state government statement said that several times the crowd seemed to be out of control but police personnel and officials immediately took control of the situation and made people stand in queues for the 'darshan'.

Over 2.5 to 3 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Ram temple in Ayodhya till afternoon and many are waiting for the same, a senior official said. 

Adityanath visits Ayodhya to see arrangements at Ram temple after its opening for devotees

Over 2.5 to 3 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Ram temple in Ayodhya till afternoon and many are waiting for the same, a senior official said.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday visited Ayodhya to see arrangements at the Ram temple, which was opened for the people a day after the consecration ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Adityanath has reached Ayodhya by air to see arrangements at the temple, which has been opened for the devotees, Director Information Shishir told PTI.
The chief minister will also visit the temple, he said.
Over 2.5 to 3 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Ram temple in Ayodhya till afternoon and many are waiting for the same, a senior official said.&nbsp;
"Till afternoon, 2.5 to 3 lakh devotees have paid obeisance in the temple and a similar number of them are remaining. Over 8,000 policemen are overseeing the arrangements and everything is under control," Shishir said.
Special DG (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar and Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad are inside the temple and overseeing the arrangements.

Carrying flags bearing visages of Lord Ram and chanting "Jai Shri Ram", the devotees waited for hours in the biting cold before the doors of the grand temple opened.

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

Carrying flags bearing visages of Lord Ram and chanting "Jai Shri Ram", the devotees waited for hours in the biting cold before the doors of the grand temple opened.

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 whom had been queuing up since late Monday night. At least one devotee fainted as the people pushed and shoved their way towards the temple.
As the morning gave way to the afternoon, the crowd swelled to several hundreds of thousands, with people dragging themselves towards the main gateway that faces the Ram Path.
Carrying flags bearing visages of Lord Ram and chanting "Jai Shri Ram", the devotees waited for hours in the biting cold before the doors of the grand temple opened.
"Felt so delighted, my life's aim has been fulfilled. Our ancestors struggled for this and it has been brought to fruition. The arrangement should continue like this and the name of Lord Ram should reign for ages," said Manish Verma, a devotee from Punjab.
An idol of the new Ram Lalla was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, a landmark event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who also gave a clarion call to go beyond the grand mandir's construction to build the foundation of a "strong, capable and divine" India of the next 1,000 years.
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During the Pran Prathistha puja ceremony, the Indian Air Force choppers were seen showering flower petals over Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

IAF choppers shower flower petals over Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya | Watch

During the Pran Prathistha puja ceremony, the Indian Air Force choppers were seen showering flower petals over Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

As the Aarti ceremony began at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Pran Pratishtha day, the Indian Air Force choppers were seen showering flower petals.&nbsp;
In the video, the attendees were seen making videos as Army helicopters were showering petals over the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple premises.&nbsp;
Temple authorities also said that the guests were given bells that they were ringing during the Aarti ceremony. 30 musicians were also seen playing different musical instruments in unison.&nbsp;
The puja ceremony began at 12:20 pm. Following this, the prime minister will address the gathering. "The prime minister will also interact with 'shramjeevis' associated with the construction of the temple," a member of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is in charge of the construction and management of the Ram temple, said.
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The Ram Temple consecration ceremony is set to take place today. PM Modi will participate in the event, which will also be attended by various film stars and sportspersons.

Ayodhya set to welcome new Ram idol, PM Modi to participate in consecration

The Ram Temple consecration ceremony is set to take place today. PM Modi will participate in the event, which will also be attended by various film stars and sportspersons.

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 newly constructed Ram Mandir on Monday.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, representatives of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.
The ceremony will begin at 12:20 pm, and according to the temple's trust, it is expected to end by 1 pm. Following this, the prime minister will address the gathering.
"The prime minister will also interact with 'shramjeevis' associated with the construction of the temple," a member of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is in charge of the construction and management of the Ram temple, said.
Prime Minister Modi will also visit Kuber Tila, where an ancient Shiv temple has been restored. He will perform a 'pooja' there, the member said.
The magnificent Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir or Ram temple has been constructed in the traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height 161 feet. It is supported by a total of 392 pillars and has 44 doors.
The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods and goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum at the temple's ground floor, the idol of Ram Lalla has been placed.
The consecration rituals for the 'Pran Pratishtha' started from the Saryu river on January 16 and will be completed on Monday afternoon in the 'abhijeet muhurta', according to the trust.
Lakhs of people are expected to watch the event live on TV and online platforms as the central government has announced a half-day off on January 22 and many states followed suit.
Temples across the country have announced special festivities on the occasion.
From Washington DC to Paris to Sydney, events have been also planned in various parts of the world by either the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) or Hindu diaspora groups.
Fourteen couples from various parts of India will be the 'yajmaans' (hosts) for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the new 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla. The idol was sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj and was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple last Thursday.
The Ram temple has been decorated with "rich stocks" of flowers and special lights and the entire city is drenched in religious fervour.
Streetlights on flyovers have been decorated with artwork depicting Lord Ram as well as cutouts of bow and arrow, and ornamental lampposts carry designs themed on the traditional "Ramanandi tilak".
A multi-layer security cover is in place in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony, with 10,000 CCTV cameras and drones equipped with artificial intelligence keeping an eye on the movement of people and police personnel in plain clothes deployed at the venue.
Movable barriers with barbed wires attached to them can be spotted at every prominent crossroad in the temple city, as police use them to regulate traffic, especially during VVIP movements.
Multiple NDRF teams trained to tackle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks, drowning incidents and disasters like earthquakes have been deployed.
While more than 7,000 people are on the list of invitees for the event, the select list features 506 A-listers. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, and sporting icon Sachin Tendulkar are among the prominent people invited to the event.
Those attending the "Pran Prathishtha" also include people linked to the Ram Janmabhoomi agitation. Almost all opposition leaders invited to the ceremony have declined to be in attendance, with the Congress calling it a "BJP-RSS event".
The consecration ceremony is being held after the first phase of the temple&rsquo;s construction, made possible by a historic Supreme Court judgment in 2019 on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit. The Hindu litigants argued that the Babri Mosque was constructed at the site of a temple marking the birthplace of Lord Ram.
In 1992, the 16th century mosque was demolished by "kar sevaks".&nbsp;
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Ayodhya consecration: notice to Amazon for selling sweets as Ram Mandir prasad

The notice has been issued regarding the sale of sweets on amazon under the name &lsquo;Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad&rsquo;.

The Centre has issued a notice to e-commerce giant Amazon for engaging in deceptive trade practices.&nbsp;
The action was taken in response to a complaint lodged by the Confederation of All India Traders, alleging that Amazon is misleading consumers by selling sweets under the guise of "prasad" from the yet-to-be-inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Amazon has been given seven days to respond to the notice issued, NDTV said.&nbsp;

Wheelchairs will also be provided free of cost at the Ram temple for the elderly, divyangjans, and pregnant women, he added.

Ayodhya: e-carts to ferry devotees visiting Ram temple

Wheelchairs will also be provided free of cost at the Ram temple for the elderly, divyangjans, and pregnant women, he added.

Battery-operated carts will be made available for devotees visiting Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Ram temple and the Hanuman Garhi temple, officials said on Thursday.
The e-carts or golf carts will offer free rides to the elderly, divyangjans, and pregnant women while the fare for others will be announced soon, they said.
The 650 e-carts, to be deployed till March in the first phase, will be available at the parking lots across the city, Vice chairman of the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) Vishal Singh said.
A 'hyperloop model' for connecting the entire Ayodhya is being prepared and the e-cart project is a part of it. In the near future, restrictions will be imposed on the entry of four-wheelers on the Ram Path, a significant thoroughfare in the heart of Ayodhya, and only e-carts will be allowed, Singh said.
Singh said a large number of devotees, including the elderly, divyangjans, and pregnant women, are expected to visit Ayodhya for a 'darshan' of Ram Lalla after the consecration ceremony on January 22.
For the devotees arriving in their vehicles, e-carts will be available at the parking area. Through these e-carts, devotees can visit the Ram temple, Hanuman Garhi temple and other religious sites in the vicinity, he said.
Wheelchairs will also be provided free of cost at the Ram temple for the elderly, divyangjans, and pregnant women, he added.

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