Ayodhya Ram Mandir Highlights: PM will be main 'yajman' of consecration
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LIVE news updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take on the central role as the "yajman" during the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, according to Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest overseeing the ritual. Dixit has refuted reports suggesting that Anil Mishra, a member of the Ram temple trust participating in pre-event rituals with his wife, will also act as the yajman on the consecration day.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Champat Rai, general secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, expressing his inability to attend the conseration ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Temple. He also quipped that it will be easier to get Darshan after January 22.
On the second day of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya, Ram Lalla's idol will tour the premises of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, news agency ANI reported. 'Panchgavyaprashan' was performed at the temple premises with Panchgavya (milk, urine, dung, ghee, and curd), after worshipping Vishnu on Tuesday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced her plans for January 22, the day of the consecration or 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. She stated that on January 22, she will hold a rally from Kali Mandir, following which an interfaith rally will be held.
In another development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and said the Ram mandir inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya was Modi's function.
READ: From the US to France: Here's how the world is celebrating Ram temple
NCP chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Champat Rai, general secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, expressing his inability to attend the conseration ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Temple. He also quipped that it will be easier to get Darshan after January 22.
On the second day of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya, Ram Lalla's idol will tour the premises of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, news agency ANI reported. 'Panchgavyaprashan' was performed at the temple premises with Panchgavya (milk, urine, dung, ghee, and curd), after worshipping Vishnu on Tuesday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced her plans for January 22, the day of the consecration or 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. She stated that on January 22, she will hold a rally from Kali Mandir, following which an interfaith rally will be held.
In another development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and said the Ram mandir inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya was Modi's function.
READ: From the US to France: Here's how the world is celebrating Ram temple
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BCI writes to CJI requesting holiday on Ram temple consecration
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has formally written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, urging him to declare a holiday in all courts nationwide to commemorate the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The letter, penned by BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, emphasized the religious and cultural importance of the upcoming event.
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At Ayodhya temple, 'Surya Tilak' for Lord Ram on every Ram Navami
On every Ram Navami, a sophisticated system of lenses and mirrors will be used to direct a beam of sunlight into the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, converging on the forehead of Ram Lalla as a symbolic "Surya Tilak." This ritual, occurring on the ninth day of the Chaitra month, commemorates the birth of Lord Ram.
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PM Modi will be main 'yajman' of Ram temple consecration: Top priest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take on the central role as the "yajman" during the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, according to Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest overseeing the ritual. Dixit has refuted reports suggesting that Anil Mishra, a member of the Ram temple trust participating in pre-event rituals with his wife, will also act as the yajman on the consecration day.
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Lord Ram's idol arrives at Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya
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Bihar Guv, CM visit Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on Prakash Parv
Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurudwara to pay their respects on the occasion of the 357th Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.
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Will visit Ayodhya Ram temple after Jan 22 consecration ceremony: CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his plans to visit Ayodhya with his family after the January 22 consecration ceremony. During the visit, he intends to pay his respects to Ram Lalla at the Ram temple.
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Very happy that today we had darshan of Lord Jagannath: Former CJI N.V. Ramana
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First Air India Express flight from Kolkata lands in Ayodhya
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Ram Temple consecration preparations in final stages, says official
On preparations in final stages for Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha', Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal says, "All preparations are done, we are just finalising the seating plan for the ceremony inside the temple. The total number of invitees is around 7500, and we are deciding who will sit where. VIPs will be taken inside the venue using vehicles."
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Truck carrying fireworks to Ayodhya catches fire in Uttar Pradesh
A truck carrying fireworks from Tamil Nadu to Ayodhya caught on fire in Uttar Pradesh, reported NDTV. The incident took place in Khargi Kheda village in Purva Kotwali, Unnao district on Tuesday night, said the report.
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First Published: Jan 17 2024 | 10:06 AM IST