Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya was an extraordinary moment that would make everyone full of emotions. "It is a matter of great privilege to be part of this divine programme," the prime minister said on X. Modi made these remarks as he took part in the consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla in the magnificent Ram Temple here. Dressed in a golden kurta with a cream-coloured dhoti and patka, the prime minister walked into the sanctum sanctorum of the temple holding a silver umbrella on a folded red dupatta. Modi took part in the elaborate 'pran pratishtha' rituals in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
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Ram Mandir 'pran pratistha': Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the consecration ceremony, which was conducted by a team of priests
Ayodhya Ram mandir inauguration: The idol of five-year-old Lord Ram has been placed at the sanctum sanctorum
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Ayodhya has geared up for the much-awaited 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in the newly built Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
Ram mandir 'pran pratishtha': Ahead of the ceremony, a video emerged showing the Ayodhya decked up in anticipation of the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla idol during the 'Abhijit muhurat'
Film stars and Bollywood's big names have begun showing up wearing elegant traditional outfits for the newly-constructed Ram Temple's grand consecration ceremony in Ayodhya
With much pomp and fanfare, the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram's idol is expected to begin at 12:20 pm and may go on till 1 pm
Ram mandir' pran prathistha': Prior to PM Modi's arrival, UP CM Yogi Adityanath took stock of the preparations for the event, which is expected to be attended by nearly 8,000 guests
Ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said the lord resides in the hearts of those who respect customs, ethics and decorum. He also posted a short animated video showing Ram arriving in Ayodhya with Lakshman and Sita. "Siyaram resides in that pure heart which respects customs, ethics and decorum," Yadav said in a post in Hindi on 'X'. Yadav has been invited to the ceremony by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, but he said he would visit the temple later with his family as a devotee. The consecration ceremony in Ayodhya will begin at 12:20 pm, and according to the temple's trust, it is expected to end by 1 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event.
Ayodhya Ram mandir stands as a symbol of endurance designed and constructed to last a thousand years, said Larsen & Toubro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ayodhya on Monday for the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram temple. The prime minister landed at the Maharshi Valmiki International Airport and will head to the helipad from there. Modi will then go to the Ram temple where he will take part in the pran pratishtha ceremony. He will later address a gathering after the ceremony. He is also scheduled to visit the Kuber Tila. The prime minister will also interact with 'shramjeevis' (workers) associated with the construction of the temple.
Ministry of Finance issued an order asking some banks to observe half-day off in several states to allow employees to participate in the Ram temple consecration ceremony
The BJP's plea stated that the banning of live telecast of 'pran pratishtha' ceremony violates fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution
Ram temple consecration: Invitees have begun arriving at the venue, with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath present at the site to take stock of the preparations and greet the guests
"I want to go to the temple, what is wrong with this? Earlier we were invited but now the administration is saying that we cannot go," Rahul Gandhi said