Ram Mandir Highlights: Ram Lalla darshan for general public from Jan 23

Ayodhya Ram Mandir pran pratishtha Live: The 'pran pratistha' ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol got completed today afternoon. Catch all the latest updates on the consecration ceremony here

10:02 PM

Indian community in Japan celebrates Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple

The Indian community in Japan celebrated the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

 

The pictures and videos shared by the Indian Embassy in Japan showed Indian community members virtually watching the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple.

 

In a post shared on X, the Indian Embassy in Japan stated, "Indian community in Japan celebrates "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony of Shree Ram Janam Bhoomi Temple in Ayodhya by Hon'ble Prime Minister."

 

The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled on Monday at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi led rituals at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple.

 

Indian Air Force (IAF) choppers showered flower petals over Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple premises in Ayodhya as the idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled.Devotees and guests chanted 'Jai Shree Ram' as the ceremony was held.

10:02 PM

Laser, light show organised at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

A laser and light show depicting Lord Ram at the temple inaugurated today here was organised on Monday.

 

The show was organised after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, of the new idol of Ram Lalla, which was performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

PM Modi arrived in Ayodhya on Monday to attend the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Temple. Here are a few glimpses of the Prime Minister during the ceremony of Ram Temple.

 

Donning a golden kurta and a cream-coloured dhoti, walked inside the temple premises with a silver 'chattar' (umbrella) placed on a red folded dupatta. He took 'sankalp' for the "Pran Pratishtha ceremony" and later moved to the sanctum sanctorum for the rituals.

9:59 PM

Himachal CM hails ceremony

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "Lord Ram is the culture of our country. We did not get the invitation for Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha'...We have expressed our faith by lighting diyas..."

9:41 PM

Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: Adani announces scholarships

Businessman Gautam Adani announced the sponsorshops of 14 scholarships in Indology to promote Indian languages and literature on the occassion of Ram Mandir festivities.

9:40 PM

Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: Chirag Paswan on ‘unbelievable ceremony’

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan says, " It was unbelievable. It is a dream that we Lord Ram devotees have been seeing for a very long time...when you stand in front of that idol of Lord Ram, you will get teary-eyed automatically..."

9:38 PM

Ram temple consecration: Stone pelting on procession in Thane district hours after group clash

A procession taken out in Thane district on the occasion of the Ram temple idol consecration in Ayodhya was pelted with stones by miscreants on Monday evening, police officials said, in second incident of violence in the district in less than 24 hours.

 

An unspecified number of processionists and policemen providing security to the march were injured in the stone attack in the Mira Road area, they said, hours after a clash broke out between members of two communities during a vehicle rally in Thane district at around 10:30 pm on Sunday. An official at the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police said the stone pelting was reported from Naya Nagar police station limits, where the group clash took place during a rally comprising cars and other vehicles and taken out on the eve of the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. The trigger for the stone pelting incident was not yet known, he said, adding further details were awaited. The police were maintaining a strict vigil after the Sunday's clash in the in Naya Nagar area, located on Mumbai's outskirts, said the official. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, said 13 persons were detained in connection with the group clash.

9:27 PM

People in Nepal's Madhesh province celebrate consecration of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya

People in Nepal's Madhesh province on Monday celebrated with enthusiasm and joy the consecration of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya.

 

Nepal's Janakpurdham, the birthplace of goddess Sita, on Monday, decked up for the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, with temple authorities decorating the Janaki temple with garlands and flowers.

 

Hindus in Janakpurdham, who joined the celebrations with multiple cultural and religious festivities, wrote "Jai Siyaram" with flowers.

 

Lord Ram's wife Seeta's other name is Janaki, daughter of King Janak of Janakpur. It is 500-odd km east of Ayodhya in India and has been a symbol of the ancient bond shared by the two countries.

9:01 PM

Haryana, Punjab soak in Ram fervour; 500-year wait comes to end, says Khattar

Immersed in devotion, people thronged temples, organised 'shobha yatras' and 'langars' at many places in Haryana and Punjab to celebrate the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday.

 

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union minister Som Parkash and several Punjab ministers attended religious events held on the occasion of the consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya temple, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and watched by lakhs of people on television at their homes and in temples across the country.

 

Khattar watched the live telecast of the 'Pran Pratishtha' at an event in Karnal, where he also offered prayers at a temple. He also raised "Jai Shri Ram" slogans and danced to the tune of 'Ram bhajans'.

 

He said the wishes of crores of people of the country and around the world have been fulfilled today as the "long wait of 500 years has come to an end" with the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya.

 

In the evening, the chief minister lit 'diyas' at his official residence in Chandigarh.

 

"Today every Indian, no matter which part of the world he is living in, is overwhelmed with devotion towards Shri Ram," Khattar said in a post on X.

8:53 PM

Ram Mandir Ayodhya LIVE Updates: Historic day, says President Droupadi Murmu

8:40 PM

Jackie Shroff attends Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony barefoot

Actor Jackie Shroff was one of the attendees of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

 

Surprisingly, Jackie attended the ceremony barefoot.

 

Actor Vivek Oberoi, who also marked his presence at the Ram Mandir opening ceremony, took to Instagram Story and dropped a video with Jackie. In the clip, he moved his camera towards Jackie Shroff's feet and said, "He is not wearing shoes."

 

Both also chanted, "Jai Siya Ram." The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya was inaugurated, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals.

8:35 PM

Ram Temple idol consecration: 1,100,000 'laddus' distributed in Amravati; Fadnavis hails PM

1,100,000 'laddus' were distributed in a function in Amravati in Maharashtra to mark the idol consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday.

 

The event, which was organised by local MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana, was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

 

Fadnavis was felicitated on the occasion for being a 'karsevak' (volunteer of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in the 1990s) and was given a saffron shawl along with a bow and arrow.

 

"Today is a historic day for India. We have emerged from the shadows of slavery. This celebration is a testament to our unity and strength as nation," Fadnavis said.

 

He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling the dreams of Indians by ensuring the Ram Temple is built in Ayodhya.

 

"After 500 years, Ram Lalla has returned to his rightful place in Ayodhya," the senior BJP leader said.

8:16 PM

PM Modi, BJP leaders light 'Ram Jyoti' at their homes after Ram temple consecration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, and several other BJP leaders lit 'diyas' (lamps) at their residence on Monday following the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Modi took to X to share photos lighting a 'diya' in front of a photograph of the Ram statue from the Ayodhya temple at his official 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

The prime minister had urged the devotees to light 'Ram Jyoti' at home and celebrate a 'mini Diwali' to mark the consecration ceremony.

8:10 PM

Delighted to arrive when India is celebrating second Diwali: UNGA President Francis

President of UN General Assembly Dennis Francis on Monday began a five-day visit to India to discuss with his Indian interlocutors various key issues including geopolitical tensions and New Delhi's engagement with the global body.

 

"Delighted to arrive in New Delhi on an auspicious day when the country is celebrating its 'Second Diwali'," Francis posted on 'X' referring to the inauguration of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya.

 

"Looking forward to fruitful discussions over the next few days on Peace, Progress, Prosperity and Sustainability!" he said.

 

Hours after landing in Delhi, the president of the UN General Assembly (PGA) visited Rajghat and paid respects to Mahatma Gandhi.

 

Francis will hold bilateral discussions with the leadership and representatives of the Indian government, and engage with civil society, leading think tanks, besides participating in events related to sustainability, multilateralism, accessibility, and digital public infrastructure, his office said.

 

In New Delhi, the PGA will hold a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

8:10 PM

Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla is as significant as Aug 15, 1947, says TN Guv

The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya is as significant as August 15, 1947, and heralded the cusp of a change of an era towards Ram Rajya and national development, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi said on Monday.

 

Describing the grand event as a "once in a lifetime experience", he said the arrival of Ram Lalla heralded the cusp of a change of an era. "And I would say this day is as significant as the 15th of August 1947 when we became independent from foreign control. The alien powers which colonised us left," Ravi said addressing an event "Chennayil Ayodhya" here.

7:57 PM

Ram devotees celebrate globally the consecration of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya

Joyous Ram devotees and members of the Indian diaspora around the world came together, including at the iconic Times Square in New York, for prayers, car rallies, cultural and other religious events along with live streaming to celebrate the consecration of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya on Monday.
 

Nepal's Janakpurdham, the birthplace of goddess Sita, on Monday, decked up for the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, with temple authorities decorating the Janaki temple with garlands and flowers.

7:43 PM

Ram Mandir consecration celebrated with religious fervour in Andhra Pradesh

People across Andhra Pradesh celebrated the consecration of Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday with religious fervour by watching the rituals live on television, hoisting the saffron flag atop their homes, organising rallies, community banquets and other activities.

 

At Penumaka village in Guntur district, many villagers took part in community meals and gathered to celebrate the event while several retail outlets in nearby Undavalli village also hoisted the saffron flags.

 

In Tirumala's Dharmagiri Veda Vignana Peetham, a recitation programme of 'Valmiki Ramayana' was held in honour of the construction of Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh.

 

The programme was conducted between 9 am and 12:45 pm. On this occasion, special pujas were performed to Sri Venkateswara Swamy, Sri Seetha Lakshmana Anjaneya Sametha Sri Rama in the Dharmagiri prayer hall, said a press release.

 

Students and faculty of the Peetham recited more than 20,000 slokas from Balakanda, Ayodhyakanda, Aranyakanda, Kishkindakanda, Sundarakanda and Yudhakanda.

7:34 PM

Extensive research, study gone into preparation of Ram Lalla ornaments: Trust

The ornaments for the Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the grand Ayodhya temple have been prepared after an extensive research and study of texts such as the Adhyatma Ramayana, Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas and the Alavandar Stotram, according to the temple trust.

 

The ornaments have been crafted by Ankur Anand's Lucknow-based Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers.

 

"Ram Lalla is adorned in Banarasi fabric, featuring a yellow dhoti and a red pataka/angavastram. These angavastrams are embellished in pure gold 'zari' and threads, featuring auspicious Vaishnav symbols - Shankh, Padma, Chakra, and Mayur," a member of the temple trust said.

 

These garments were created by Delhi-based textile designer Manish Tripathi, who worked from Ayodhya Dham for the project, he said.

7:08 PM

Parents go for 'muhurat' child delivery coinciding with Ram Lalla idol consecration

Hoping for an "auspicious" start for their newborns, many couples had 'muhurat deliveries', planned in consultation with doctors, in hospitals on Monday coinciding with the Ram Lalla idol consecration in Ayodhya.

 

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

 

Dr Naveen Jain, incharge of the district women's hospital, said that the woman, Farzana, gave birth to a baby boy and "the child's grandmother Husna Banu has named him Ram Rahim" saying she wanted to give a "message of Hindu-Muslim unity".

 

JSS Super Speciality Hospital run by the 'Shri Siddeshwar Loka Kalyana Charitable Trust in Karnataka's Vijayapura had special requests from over 50 pregnant women to align their delivery dates for January 22 and has conducted over 20 deliveries on Monday.

7:02 PM

Auspicious day crores across generations had been waiting for: BS Yediyurappa on 'Pran Pratishtha'

As the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla was conducted in Ayodhya amid celebratory chants and drumbeats, former Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader, BS Yediyurappa, called it a 'very auspicious moment' that crores of people had been waiting for.

 

Prime Minister Narendra performed the rituals surrounding the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the deity at his avowed birthplace, Ayodhya.

 

The main rituals were performed under the close supervision of a select complement of top priests from across the country.

 

Speaking to ANI on Monday, the former Karnataka CM said, "Today is a very auspicious day. This is a moment that crores of people, across generations, had been waiting patiently for. What made it all the more special was that the temple was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi himself."

 

The idol of Ram was unveiled for devotees after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony that involved hour-long rituals led by PM Modi.

 

He walked inside the temple premises, flaunting a red folded dupatta with a silver 'chattar' (umbrella) woven into it.

6:58 PM

Lord Ram's 'nanihal' Chhattisgarh soaks in religious fervour; CM Sai hails idol consecration

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said the idol consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is a historic moment and a matter of pride not only for the country, but for the entire world.
 

He was talking to reporters after offering prayers at a Lord Ram temple inside the popular Dudhdhari Math (religious institution) in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur.

Rituals and religious events were held in temples and at various other places across Chhattisgarh to celebrate the idol consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram temple.

6:57 PM

Gujarat: Stones pelted at 'shobha yatra' of Lord Ram in Vadodara; one injured

Stones were pelted on Monday evening on a procession taken out in Vadodara in Gujarat to celebrate the idol consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, police said.

 

One person was injured in the incident that took place during a 'shobha yatra' in Bhoj in Padra taluka and a combing operation has been launched to nab three to four persons who pelted stones, Vadodara Superintendent of Police Rohan Anand said.

 

"Some people threw stones at the procession when it reached a street in the village. Police personnel accompanying the procession brought the situation under control and it proceeded on its designated route," the SP told reporters.

 

"The village was already tense ahead of the procession. The local police inspector had visited the village a couple of days ago and held a meeting (with members of both communities) to ensure peace was maintained during the procession. A sizable contingent of police personnel has been deployed at the site," Anand said.

 

The process to register an FIR is underway, the SP added.

6:56 PM

Hawans, bhandaras organised by JNU, DU students to mark Ayodhya Ram temple event

Groups of students at JNU and Delhi University here marked the Ayodhya Ram temple consecration ceremony on Monday by organising 'hawans', 'bhandaras' and Sundarkand recitals.

 

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the new idol of Ram Lalla was done at the temple in Uttar Pradesh in the event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

Chanting "Jai Shri Ram", hundreds of students participated in a 'shobha yatra' at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). 'Hawans' and 'bhandaras' were also organised at the university's hostels.

 

"The first 'hawan' of the day was performed at the Sabarmati Hostel at 11:30 am with a 'Sundarkand Path (recital)'. Bhandaras were organised across hostels," a JNU student, who did not wish to be named, said.

 

The student also said that a 'deepotsav' will also be organised on campus in the evening.

6:52 PM

Assam marks Ram temple consecration ceremony with special prayers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday termed the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya as "reawakening of national consciousness" even as people of the state joined in marking the occasion with special prayers.

 

Temples and 'namghars' (community prayer halls) were lit up with earthen lamps and lights in the evening even as processions were taken out across the state through the day.

 

Sarma, who watched the consecration ceremony at the Harijan Colony in the city, said it is a "turning point" for the country.

 

"The return of Dashrathnandan Ram to His Bhavya Mandir marks a turning point in our civilisation and a reawakening of national consciousness", Sarma wrote on X.

 

He said the events being organised during the day will inspire "more than a thousand future generations to uphold Sanatan Dharma to its fullest glory".

 

"As Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji leads the nation to restore a vital dharmic and sanskritik link, I am eternally grateful to Prabhu Shri Ram for allowing me to exist in this particular time of history, a Swarnim Yug," the CM added.

6:39 PM

Ram temple will witness rise of a magnificent India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla here marks the advent of a new era and gave a call to people to go beyond the Ram temple's construction to build the foundation of a strong, grand and divine India of the next 1,000 years.

 

After participating in the idol's 'Pran Pratishtha', Modi said in the address to a large number of invitees, including seers, leading figures from different fields and those part of the decades-long agitation for building the temple, that the momentous occasion is not merely about triumph but also humility and underscores Indian society's maturity in resolving historical disputes.

 

In remarks aimed at critics, he said some people used to say that the Ram temple's construction would set off a fire in the country and asked them to reconsider their views.

 

Ram is not fire but energy, Ram is not dispute but solution, Ram is not merely ours but of everyone and Ram is not only the present but also eternal, he said, adding that the temple is also a symbol of peace, patience, harmony and amity in Indian society.

 

Ram defines the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam' (the world is a family), Modi said.

6:38 PM

Patnaik watches live streaming of Ayodhya Ram temple consecration ceremony

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday watched the live telecast of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, while people across the state celebrated the mega event.

 

Accompanied by his close aide and 5T (transformational) and Nabin Odisha chairman V K Pandian, the chief minister watched the live streaming of the event at his residence.

 

"Witnessed the auspicious #RamMandirPranPrathista being held #Ayodhya. Delighted to see the nation coming together with religious fervor for the #PranPratishta", Patnaik said in a post on X.

 

"Hoble Governor extends his hearty wishes to everyone on the much awaited consecration of #ShriRamLala at Ayodhya. May the Lord bless all," Governor Odisha said in a post on X.

6:25 PM

This is India's time and we are moving forward: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the grand Ram Temple will be a witness to the "progress" and "rise" of India.

 

"This grand Ram Temple will become a witness to the rise of Viksit Bharat", the Prime Minister said.

 

Associating the Ram Temple with new India which has taken the pledge to make the country developed by 2047, the Prime Minister urged people to work collectively in an organised form so that the goal can be achieved which will be justified by the power the country will get.

 

"This is India's time and India is going to move forward. After waiting for centuries we have reached here. We all have waited for this era, this period. Now we will not stop. We will continue to reach the heights of development", the Prime Minister said on Monday.

 

Speaking about the presence of Shri Hanuman in every work of Shri Ram, the Prime Minister bowed to Shri Hanuman and Hanuman Garhi.

6:09 PM

Janakpur, the birthplace of Sita illuminated with diyas after Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya

6:03 PM

PM Modi shares glimpses of consecration ceremony of new Ram Lalla idol at newly built Ram temple in Ayodhya

5:59 PM

PM offers prayers at Kuber Tila Shiva temple in Ayodhya, unveils Jatayu statue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited the Kuber Tila on the Ram temple premises in Ayodhya and offered prayers to Lord Shiva there.

 

He performed 'jalabhishek' (pouring water on the 'Shiva linga') and also did a 'parikrama' (circumambulation) of the temple.

 

The ancient Shiv temple located on the Kuber Tila in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex is also being renovated by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is constructing the Ram temple.

 

The prime minister later unveiled a statue of Jatayu, a mythical bird that was killed by Ravana while trying to save Goddess Sita from the demon king, on the premises of the Ayodhya temple.

 

Throwing light on Jatayu's integrity, Modi said such a sense of duty is the basis of a capable and divine India.

5:50 PM

Ram is incomplete without Lakshman, Sita, Hanuman; BJP separated him: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday alleged that the BJP has separated Lord Ram from Lakshman, Sita and Anjaneya by installing his lone idol in the Ayodhya temple.
 

Questioning the installation of the lone statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, Siddaramaiah said, "Rama cannot be complete without Lakshmana, Sita and Anjaneya. They (BJP) are separating Rama. This is not correct." The chief minister also alleged that BJP does not worship Lord Ram. He said that Congress worships Lord Ram of Mahatma Gandhi.