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Ram temple LIVE: Ram Lalla idol placed in 'Garbha Griha' in Ayodhya

Ayodhya Ram Mandir News Live Updates: Catch all the latest updates on the run-up to the the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Delhi wedding bands overbooked as celebrations planned for Jan 22 ceremony

Traditional wedding bands in Delhi are gearing up for a busy day on January 22 with hundreds of celebratory events planned at temples across the city to celebrate the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. According to industry experts, more than 1,500 such events will take place in markets and temples, and the wedding bands have been booked to perform devotional songs and bhajans during these programmes to enhance the devotional and festive fervour. The celebrations have coincided with the beginning of the wedding season in Delhi, which means the bands receiving multiple booking requests, much more than they handle in a regular season. Yet they are trying their best to accommodate them all. "This year has witnessed a substantial increase in the demand for dhol, and band, baaja due to 'Ram Barats' being taken out. We will start our day at 4 am. Both small and large bands are preparing," said Satya Anil Thadani, who owns Jea Band. He said they have divided band members into ..

Ram Temple Consecration: Central govt offices get half day off on Jan 22

The consecration ceremony will be held in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The event, expected to be celebrated with much pomp and show, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and about 8,000 guests

How to reach Ayodhya to experience Ram Mandir aura, check the best routes

If you are planning to visit Ayodhya to experience the spiritual journey of Ram Mandir. Here's your guide about how to reach Ayodhya

E-carts to give free rides to devotees visiting Ayodhya's Ram temple

The e-carts or golf carts will offer free rides to the elderly, divyangjans, and pregnant women while the fare for others will be announced soon

Govt offices to remain closed for half a day for Ram Temple consecration

All central government offices across the country will remain closed for half a day on January 22, due to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, a Personnel Ministry order issued on Thursday said. The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple is scheduled for Monday. The ceremony is set to be performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya will be celebrated on 22nd January 2024 across India. To enable employees to participate in the celebrations, it has been decided that all central government offices, central institutions and central industrial establishments throughout India will be closed for half day till 1430 hours on 22nd January 2024," it said in the order issued to all central government ministries/ departments. When contacted, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh told PTI that the decision has been taken in view of the "overwhelming" public ...

Ram mandir opening: IMD launches webpage for weather updates for Ayodhya

Weather information for Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Lucknow, and New Delhi, among other important places, is also available on IMD's webpage

PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamps, book dedicated to Ram mandir

The stamp book is an attempt to showcase the international appeal of Lord Ram, and the 48-page book covers stamps issued by more than 20 countries

Ram temple: UP govt to start helicopter services to Ayodhya. Check fares

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the helicopter service from Lucknow

Ayodhya Ram mandir: Ram Lalla idol brought inside sanctum sanctorum

The idol of Ram Lalla reached the newly constructed temple late Wednesday evening

Commercial banks rushing to ramp up presence in temple town of Ayodhya

The town has been buzzing with business activities since the temple construction started following the Supreme Court's permission in November 2019. The opening is scheduled for January 22

Ram temple creates a buzz in Davos, devotees plan celebrations on Jan 22

Ram Temple in Ayodhya has created a buzz in this Swiss ski resort town during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting with devotees planning to hold Ram Bhajans and light diyas on the consecration day this coming Monday. Besides, many global business leaders have been inquiring from the Indian delegation, including those from the government and private sector, about the business and infrastructure opportunities created by development of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as a major religious and tourism centre. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the WEF Annual Meeting 2024, Union Minister Smriti Irani said she met a group of devotees who asked her if they can also celebrate Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 24. "Some Ram Bhakts here asked me to record a message imploring the community here to do Ram Bhajan and to lighten diyas here on 22nd January. "They came to the lounge and saw me here, walked up and they made that request," said Irani who is leading a strong Indian delegation

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Highlights: PM will be main 'yajman' of consecration

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PM Modi will be main 'yajman' of Ram temple consecration: Top priest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the main "yajman" at the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Laxmikant Dixit, the main priest for the ritual, said here on Wednesday. Dixit refuted reports that Ram temple trust member Anil Mishra, who is performing rituals with his wife in the run-up to the main event, will be the yajman also on the consecration day. Typically, the yajman is the main host of a puja -- the person on whose behalf the prayers are offered. Talking to reporters before leaving for Ayodhya, Dixit, the main 'archak' (priest) made it clear that PM Modi will be the main yajman for the 'pran pratishtha' rituals in Ayodhya. Dixit told PTI over phone that in the past he had performed 'pran pratishtha' at Ram temple in Laxmangarh in Rajasthan and also at a Odisha temple. The run-up to the Ram temple consecration ceremony began on Tuesday with a series of rituals, led by a member of the temple trust and his wife. These rituals will reach their

Arvind Kejriwal to attend Ram Temple event? Here's what AAP minister said

While the AAP has not stated its official stance on the matter yet, its allies, the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, have decided to skip the event

Watch: Truck carrying fireworks to Ayodhya catches fire in UP's Unnao

The truck loaded with fireworks was on its way to Ayodhya for the Ram mandir consecration ceremony

Rahul, Congress cannot understand soul of India: Ram temple trust member

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust member's remarks come at a time when the political discourse around the Ram temple and its consecration continues to be a focal point

Ram temple: Sikhs in Ayodhya to hold Akhand Path ahead of Pran Pratishtha

'Sikhs from various parts of the country will participate in the Akhand Path,' said BJP national spokesperson R P Singh

Sharad Pawar to skip Ram Mandir consecration, says 'will come later'

NCP chief Sharad Pawar stated that he would visit the Ram temple after the 'Pran Prathistha' ceremony as it would be easier to have the darshan of Lord Ram Lalla

Award-winning artist prepared Ram Temple replica using Gulabi Meenakari

An artisan from Varanasi crafted a replica of the Shri Ram temple using Gulabi Meenakari. It took him 108 days to complete the replica and adorn it with gold and diamond