Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi performs consecration ceremony at Ram temple

Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi to attend consecration ceremony

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Jan 22, 2024 - 09:21 Updated: Jan 22, 2024 - 13:25
Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi performs consecration ceremony at Ram temple

Jan 22, 2024 - 10:49 (IST)

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Country is celebrating 'Second Diwali', says UNGA President Dennis Francis

As he came in India at Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha event in Ayodhya, President Dennis Francis of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) expressed his delight and said he was looking forward to talking about peace and growth in the nation.

Expressing his feelings, the UNGA President said, "Delighted to arrive in New Delhi on an auspicious day when the country is celebrating its 'Second Diwali'.

Taking to X, the UNGA President said, "Namaste, Bharat! Delighted to arrive in New Delhi on an auspicious day when the country is celebrating its 'Second Diwali'. Looking forward to fruitful discussions over the next few days on Peace, Progress, Prosperity and Sustainability!"

PM Modi participates in Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

PM Modi participated in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shri Ramlalla in the newly-built Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday.

The Prime Minister reached Ayodhya earlier in the day to take part in the auspicious ceremony.

"The divine moment of Pran Prathishta of Shri Ram Lala in Ayodhya Dham is an emotional moment for everyone. It is my good fortune to be part of this unique programme. Jai Siyaram," PM Modi said in a tweet.

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.

Jan 22, 2024 - 10:45 (IST)

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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.

09:03 (IST)

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Ambassador of Israel to India sends greetings

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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.

08:44 (IST)

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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.

08:32 (IST)

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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.

08:30 (IST)

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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.

08:21 (IST)

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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.

08:17 (IST)

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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."

08:08 (IST)

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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.

07:49 (IST)

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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.

07:37 (IST)

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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.

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Entire country has become ‘Rammay’, says UP CM Adiyanath 

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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.

07:31 (IST)

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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

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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.

07:11 (IST)

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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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