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Ram temple consecration will be etched in our memories for years: PM Modi

A day after the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said "what we saw" in Ayodhya will be etched in our memories for years to come. In a post on X, Modi shared a video montage of the ceremony in which a new idol of the Ram Lalla was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple. "What we saw in Ayodhya yesterday, 22nd January, will be etched in our memories for years to come," Modi said in his post along with the video. Modi on Monday 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. As the inauguration of the temple marked the culmination of a decades-long campaign to reclaim a disputed religious site in Ayodhya, Modi said it was the advent of a new era. Lakhs of people watched the pran pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony on television at their homes and in neighbourhood temples, savouring the historic moment.

Places linked with Lord Ram in MP to be developed as tourist spots: CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said the Ram Lalla idol consecration at the newly-built temple in Ayodhya was a historic event and announced that places linked with the Hindu deity in the state will be developed as popular tourist spots. Talking to reporters on Monday night, he said the mega idol consecration ceremony in the Uttar Pradesh town heralds the coming of 'Ram Rajya', an ancient concept that denotes a harmonious society without discrimination. "The Ram temple idol consecration ceremony was a historic event. The places where Lord Rama set his foot in Madhya Pradesh will be developed as tourist places," he said at his official residence here which was lit up with 11,101 'diyas' (lamps) and soaked in religious fervour to mark the Ram temple inauguration. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, good governance has been established. In real terms, the coming of 'Ram Rajya'. Nearly 142 crore people stood by the government and demonstrated an example

Heavy rush outside Ram Temple, devotees throng main gate to offer prayers

After the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla that concluded in Ayodhya on Monday, a heavy rush of devotees throng at the main gate of Shri Ram Temple to offer prayers on Tuesday

Golden day that will motivate nation for 1000 yrs: Goyal on pran pratishtha

Applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Goyal said that the Prime Minister has generated new enthusiasm

Ram Temple witness to India's rise, to lay foundation for 1000 yrs: PM Modi

PM Modi underlined the importance of the current epoch and reiterated his line 'Yahi Samay Hai Sahi Samay Hai' (This is the time, the right time)

Ram Temple inauguration: This is India's time as new era dawns, says PM

Calls for building 'strong, capable and divine' India of the next 1,000 years

From sweets to diyas, Ram Mandir inauguration rings in 'second Diwali'

The main thoroughfares, public places, markets, and private buildings were adorned with large cut-outs of Lord Ram, Ram flags, posters, banners, etc, displaying the frenzy around Ram Mandir

Highlights: Prez confers 'bal puraskars', urges kids to play sports

From flight delays at IGI airport Delhi to the preparations for Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, catch all the latest updates from around the world here

Who's who from business, cinema, politics, sports attend Ram temple event

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi N Mittal, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar were among India's crme de la crme who attended the grand consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday. While the list of invitees included about 8,000 names, the select list featured 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family, steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal, telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal, Reliance Group head Anil Ambani, and Aditya Birla group chairperson Kumar Mangalam Birla and his daughter Ananya Birla were among some of India Inc.'s prominent faces that attended the ceremony. Bachchan flew into Ayodhya in a private chartered plane for the consecration of the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol. He was accompanied by his actor son Abhishek Bachchan. Actor Kangana Ranaut, who reached Ayodhya on Saturday, hailed the

Ram temple consecration: Bihar Governor releases special postal cover

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Monday released a special cover of the Postal Department (Bihar Circle) on the 'Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple' after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The Governor said that the Postal Department has been serving the people for more than 150 years and has also been playing a leading role in keeping the heritage alive through special souvenirs like stamps and special covers. Releasing the special cover on the Temple at a function at Raj Bhavan, Arlekar said, "The country has witnessed a historic moment today, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is a privilege for me to release the special cover on Prabhu Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple today. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Postmaster General, Bihar Circle, Anil Kumar, said this special cover is dedicated to Lord Ram's visit to Bihar. Many postal stamps have already been issued on Lord Ram, he said.

India's sudden stock, currency market holiday risks denting global image

The inauguration of the Ram temple in northern India on Monday marks a new milestone in Modi's project of reshaping the country into a more avowedly Hindu nation

From IRCTC to ITC, stocks that may benefit from Ram Temple opening

Several popular religious destinations, according to Jefferies, attract annual tourist traffic of 10-30 million despite the existing infrastructural bottlenecks

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

Oyo opens 65 homestays, hotels in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration

Hospitality tech platform OYO on Wednesday said it has opened 65 homestays and hotels in Ayodhya for pilgrims ahead of the Ram Temple consecration. The newly opened properties include 51 OYO homestays and 14 hotels in the city. These have been added to support the anticipated surge in visitors after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22, the company said in a statement. "To ensure smooth and timely operations, OYO has partnered with the Ayodhya Development Authority and the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation," it added. The properties were inaugurated jointly by UP Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak; BJP National General Secretary B L Santosh; UP Minister for Tourism & Culture Jaiveer Singh; and state Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi. "These newly inaugurated properties will increase our accommodation capacity and ensure a smooth experience for the pilgrims," the statement said, quoting Pathak. He further said, "OYO's focus on local ..

PM Modi lights 'Ram Jyoti' after 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Temple

The Prime Minister has urged citizens to light the 'Ram Jyoti' on the auspicious occasion and welcome Ram Lalla

Act in accordance with law, not on oral instruction: SC to TN officials

Here's a lowdown on the important cases heard in the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court today

IHCL hospitality group to build hotel spread over 1.3 acre in Ayodhya

Indian Hotels Company Ltd announced the signing of the third hotel in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on the day of the Ram temple inauguration. Spread over 1.3 acre, the 150-key brownfield project will be branded as an Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) SeleQtions hotel, the hospitality group said in a statement. "Ayodhya's remarkable transformation to a world-class pilgrimage destination, marked by the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, is poised to draw an influx of tourists from around the world," IHCL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Puneet Chhatwal said. "We will now offer three distinct brands in Ayodhya of about 400 rooms and we are delighted to collaborate with KM Vyaparfor this SeleQtions hotel," he added. With the addition of this, IHCL will have three hotels across SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Ayodhya.

70% occupancy for Ram Mandir inauguration live broadcast: PVR Inox

Leading multiplex chain PVR INOX on Monday said the live broadcast of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in its theatres had over 70 per cent occupancy. The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The live broadcast in cinemas was conducted in association with Aaj Tak. Taking cinema to the nation, PVR INOX brought the grandeur of the historic inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir to 30,000 audiences across the country. "The live broadcast in cinemas conducted in association with Aaj Tak received an overwhelming response with over 70 percent occupancy with people across all age groups and communities choosing to witness the auspicious occasion on the big screen. We are glad that audiences appreciated our endeavour coming out in huge numbers to be part of the celebration inside our cinemas," Gautam Dutta, Co-CEO, PVR INOX Ltd, said in a statement. The tickets for the live screening of the ceremony, from

Ram temple inauguration indicative of growing majoritarianism in India: Pak

Pakistan on Monday said the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is indicative of growing majoritarianism in India. The remarks by Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) came after the new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday in an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Developments of the last 31 years, leading to today's consecration ceremony, are indicative of growing majoritarianism in India. These constitute an important facet of the ongoing efforts for social, economic and political marginalisation of the Indian Muslims, the FO said in a statement. In 2019, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark verdict paving the way for the construction of Ram Mandir. The five-judge Constitution bench also directed the Centre to allot a five-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board in Ayodhya to build a mosque. The rising tide of Hindutva' ideology in India poses a serious threat to religious harmony and regional peace, according to the FO. Pakistan also asked the ...

Uma Bharti, Sadhvi Rithambara share emotional hug on 'pran pratishtha' day

Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Ritambhara were at the forefront of the Ram temple movement