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Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya showcased in UP's Republic Day tableau

An artistic image of Ram Lalla whose new idol was recently consecrated at a grand temple in Ayodhya is the showpiece of Uttar Pradesh's tableau in this year's Republic Day parade here. The tableau also depicts the first-ever operational high-speed regional rapid transit system (RRTS) of the country. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the priority section of its first corridor in October. The front portion of the tableau symbolically represents the consecration ceremony that took place in Ayodhya on January 22, with an artistic model depicting Lord Ram in a young avatar holding a bow and arrow. According to officials, the tableau also symbolises Ayodhya as a city that signifies a "Viksit Bharat" with "Samriddh Virasat". The trailer portion of the tableau reflects Uttar Pradesh's path to progress and its pace, propelled by cultural heritage, they said. The trailer features two sadhus with a "kalash" symbol, emblematic of the upcoming Magh Mela in Prayagraj and the ..

R-Day eve address: President Murmu speaks on Ram temple, Isro missions

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the Ram temple will be marked in history as "India's continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage" and as a grand edifice, giving a befitting expression not only of people's faith but also as a testament to people's enormous trust in judicial process. In her address to the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the president spoke on various issues including the welfare schemes initiated by the government and said it will be a proud day for the nation when it will be among those countries where homelessness "is a rarity". She also touched on the conflicts that have emerged in several parts of the world and stressed at finding a way out in the light of reason. "When each of the two conflicting sides believes that it is right and the other is wrong, the way out should be found in the light of reason. Unfortunately, instead of reason, fears and prejudices have fuelled passions, leading to relentless violence. There have been a ...

Ram temple rush: 'Darshan' timing extended, key roads to temple town closed

The extended timing to offer prayers at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya came into effect on Thursday with 'darshan' being allowed from 6 am as key roads leading to the temple town remained closed to regulate vehicular movement. Authorities have implemented strict security measures in Ayodhya amid a huge rush of people following the January 22 consecration ceremony. Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been deployed outside the temple and roads from Basti, Gonda, Ambedkarnagar, Barabanki, Sultanpur and Amethi blocked 15 kilometres ahead of their borders with Ayodhya. On Wednesday, the temple management decided to let people offer prayers from 6 am to 10 pm, and allotted 15 minutes for 'aarti' and 'bhog' from 12 noon. Earlier, it was 7 am to 6 pm with a two-hour break in between. On Thursday, devotees started arriving in the temple town on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima' and thousands were seen taking a holy dip in the Saryu river. Ayodhya Commissioner Gau

Uttarakhand CM along with his cabinet slated to visit Ayodhya on Feb 2

Meanwhile, Ayodhya continued to witness the huge gathering of devotees visiting the Ram Temple

2nd day sees massive devotee turnout at Ram Temple post 'Pran Pratistha'

District Magistrate Nitish Kumar shared that efforts were made to facilitate darshan for over 2.5 lakh devotees till 10 pm on the second day

Ram temple gets over 250,000 devotees, Rs 3.17 cr in donation in 1 day

More than 2.5 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday while donations totalling Rs 3.17 crore were recorded on the first day after the consecration ceremony, officials said. Amid the huge rush of devotees, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials in Lucknow to review the steps taken for crowd management and advised VIPs planning to visit the temple to inform the authorities in advance. In a press statement issued by the state government, District Magistrate Nitish Kumar said more than 2.5 lakh devotees visited the temple till 10 pm on Wednesday, the second day after the consecration ceremony. More than 5 lakh people had visited the temple on the first day, posing a challenge to the authorities. Devotees made donations totalling Rs 3.17 crore in a day on 10 counters opened after the consecration ceremony and through the online mode, Anil Mishra, trustee of Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said. In the wake of the overwhelming .

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'Ram vivad nahi, samadhaan hain', says PM Modi at consecration ceremony

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Ram Lalla darshan: Huge crowds flock to Ayodhya Ram temple on second day

Days after the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, a sea of devotees continued to flock to the Ram temple on Wednesday

UP CM urges cooperation as 500,000 devotees visit Ram temple on day one

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure proper crowd management for convenient 'darshan' of Ram Lalla as more than five lakh people visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, a day after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. He also appealed to people to cooperate with officials and maintain patience as this would allow everyone to have a darshan of the deity. The doors of the newly constructed temple were opened to the public at 6 am. On the instructions of the chief minister, the Ayodhya district magistrate has deployed magistrates at eight places in the city for crowd management, according to a statement issued by the state government. Information Director Shishir, in another statement, said, "Today, five lakh devotees had a darshan of Ram Lalla." The last entry of visitors was at 10 pm. The consecration of the new idol of the deity at the temple was done at an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The state government statement s

Day 2: Ayodhya chock-a-block as Ram Temple opens doors for public

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Ram temple will continue to inspire us to make paradigms of success: PM

The grand Ram temple in Ayodhya will "continue to inspire us" to create new paradigms of development and success, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday in a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, a day after returning from the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the temple. "Upon returning from Ayodhya Dham after witnessing the most unforgettable moments of my life, I am writing this letter to you. I have returned with an Ayodhya in my heart, an Ayodhya which can never be separated from me," Modi said. He was responding to Murmu's letter to him a day before the January 22 consecration ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the temple. In her letter to the prime minister, Murmu had said the nationwide celebratory atmosphere around the inauguration of the grand Ram temple was an uninhibited expression of India's eternal soul and the start of a new cycle in the country's resurgence. Noting that he received Murmu's letter a day before leaving for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, Modi said he

Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana: 1 crore solar panels for Ayodhya announced

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From tourism to business: How Ram mandir will change fortunes of Ayodhya

From real estate developers to hotel owners, airlines to corporates, all eyes are set on Ayodhya

Ram mandir consecration: Ayodhya's 'Ram Lalla' to be known by this name

Ram mandir consecration: Thousands of guests and devotees flocked to Uttar Pradesh's temple town, Ayodhya for the inauguration ceremony on Monday

Ram Temple inauguration reflects India's unity, rich heritage: Munjal

The inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya reflects India's unity, rich cultural heritage and resilience, Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal said on Tuesday. Addressing the Hero World 2024 event here, he also said for any country aspiring to achieve new heights of development, upholding its heritage is crucial. "The inauguration of the Ram Mandir yesterday at Ayodhya, once in a lifetime and a monumental event, represents a historic moment. It not only signifies a cultural milestone but also reflects unity, rich cultural heritage and resilience of our great nation," Munjal said. He further said, "I am sure you all will agree that for any country aspiring to achieve new heights of development, upholding its heritage is crucial." Munjal said India's "rich heritage and unparalleled legacy not only inspires us but also provides guidance in the right direction". "Our present day Bharat is progressing by embracing both its profound history and best aspects of modernity," he added.

Ram mandir impact: Muslim baby named Ram Rahim; Sita, Raghav popular picks

Reports emerged from Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere, where parents named their newborn kids 'Ram', 'Raghav', 'Sita' to align the significance of their birth with the inauguration of Ram mandir

Ram mandir designed to trace 'surya tilak' on god's forehead once annually

Ram mandir was inaugurated on Monday with the consecration of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya. Every year, on Ram Navami, the sun rays will illuminate the idol for a few minutes in the state-of-the-art temple