Ram Temple

Ayodhya gears up for Deepotsav 2025: Sarayu Ghats to glow with 2.8 mn lamps

A major attraction this year will be a 32-foot-tall Pushpak Viman at Ram Ki Paidi, showcasing scenes from the Ramayana and giving visitors a vivid experience of the epic

Over 55 mn devotees visited Ayodhya Ram Temple since consecration: UP govt

Since the consecration of Lord Ram at the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya on 22 January 2024, the city has experienced an overwhelming influx of devotees from across India and abroad. Over 5.5 crore visitors have come to offer prayers and seek blessings at the temple, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement on Friday. The surge in pilgrims has not been limited to the general public. Nearly 4.5 lakh VIPs, including Union ministers, governors, chief ministers from various states, and prominent figures from the entertainment, business, and sports sectors, have also paid their respects at the temple. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ensured that arrangements for darshan are efficient and convenient, directing authorities to guarantee that all visitors, whether ordinary devotees or distinguished guests, experience a smooth visit, the statement read. With the completion of the grand temple, Ayodhya has become a major global religious destination. In respon

45 kg gold used in Ram Temple; passes to be required for Ram Darbar visits

A total of 45 kilograms of pure gold has been used in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, according to Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee. Mishra informed on Friday, a day after the consecration of the Ram Darbar on the first floor of the temple complex. He said the estimated value of the gold, excluding taxes, is around Rs 50 crore. Gold has been used extensively in the doors on the ground floor of the temple and the throne of Lord Ram. He added that gold work is still ongoing in the Sheshavatar Temple. While the main structure of the Ram Temple has been completed, other parts of the temple complex, including the museum, auditorium, and guest house, are still under construction. These are expected to be completed by December 2025. Following the consecration of the Ram Darbar, Mishra said arrangements are being made for controlled public access to the sacred space. For now, only a limited number of devotees will be allowed to visit

Ram temple prasad scam: ₹3.85 crore cyber fraud busted, mastermind held

Ayodhya Police crack ₹3.85 crore scam over fake Ram Lalla prasad bookings, refund ₹2.15 crore to devotees, arrest mastermind on return from US

Second Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya's Ram temple: Check date, time

Lord Ram, Sita, Hanuman, and Lakshman idols will be placed on a two-foot-high white marble throne in the Ram Darbar, all crafted in Jaipur, Rajasthan

'One of best things I've ever done': Elon Musk's father visits Ram Temple

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, visited Ayodhya's Ram temple, praised India's spirituality, and expressed support for green tech during his trip with Servotech to promote EV infrastructure

Elon Musk's father Errol to seek blessings at Ayodhya's Ram temple today

Errol Musk, father of US billionaire Elon Musk, expressed a keen desire to visit Ramlalla, calling India's rich cultural and historical heritage "amazing" since his arrival in the country

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir Trust receives threat mail, police launch probe

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust hasn't shared any official communication about the threat

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Amitabh Bachchan to narrate stories for Ram Katha: When and where to watch?

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan will narrate the Ram Katha on Jio Hotstar on April 6 in honor of Ram Navami. Aartis, musical tributes, and ceremonies from sacred sites will also be a part of it

Ram Temple Trust pays Rs 400 crore in taxes over years amid tourism boom

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has paid about Rs 400 crore in taxes to the government over the past five years, amid a surge in religious tourism, Trust Secretary Champat Rai said on Sunday. He said the amount was paid between February 5, 2020 and February 5, 2025. Of this, Rs 270 crore was paid as goods and services tax (GST), while the remaining Rs 130 crore was paid under various other tax categories, he said. Ayodhya has witnessed a tenfold increase in devotees and tourists, transforming it into a major religious tourism hub, and generating employment opportunities for locals, he said, adding that during the Maha Kumbh 1.26 crore devotees visited Ayodhya. In the last year, Ayodhya recorded 16 crore visitors, with 5 crore visiting the Ram temple. The trust's financial records are regularly audited by officials from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Rai added.

Ram temple in Ayodhya extends visiting hours, gates now open from 6 am

The visiting hours for the Ram temple in Ayodhya have been extended, with the temple now opening an hour earlier at 6 am instead of 7 am. The new schedule, which also includes revised aarti timings, came into effect on Monday, the temple trust's media centre said. According to the updated schedule, devotees can enter the temple from 6:30 am to 11:50 am following the Shringar Aarti. The temple will then close at 12 pm for the Raj Bhog Aarti. Visiting hours will resume from 1 pm to 6:50 pm, after which the Sandhya Aarti will take place at 7 pm. Devotees will be allowed to visit until 9:45 pm, and the temple will finally close for the day after the Shayan Aarti at 10 pm, the trust said.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud defends SC ruling on Article 370, PM Modi's puja visit

In an interview, Justice (Retd) DY Chandrachud addressed criticism of the court's decision to uphold the Centre's move to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir's special status

Ayodhya Ram Mandir's chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das passes away at 83

Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, passed away at 83 in Lucknow's SGPGI. He was hospitalised after a stroke and battled multiple health issues

Ayodhya Ram Mandir attracted more domestic tourists than Agra in 2024

OYO said it will add over 150 hotels in Ayodhya, 100 in Varanasi and 50 each in Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Puri

Ram Mandir Anniversary: India celebrates one year of 'Pran Prathistha'

Ayodhya celebrates one year of the Ram Mandir inauguration that took place on January 22, last year. This year the anniversary was celebrated on January 11 as the Shukla Paksha fell on this day

Country's 'true independence' on Ram temple consecration day: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the date of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi", as the "true independence" of Bharat, which faced "parachakra" (enemy attack) for several centuries, was established on this day. After India got political independence from the British on August 15, 1947, a written Constitution was made according to the path shown by that specific vision, which comes out of the "self" of the country, but the document was not run according to the spirit of the vision at that time, Bhagwat said on Monday. According to the Hindu calendar, the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya took place on Dwadashi of 'Shukla Paksha' of the Paush month last year. The date in the Gregorian calendar was January 22, 2024. This year, the Paush Shukla Paksha Dwadashi fell on January 11. Bhagwat asserted that the Ram temple movement was not started to oppose anyone. This movement was started to awaken the "self" (swa) of Bharat so that the

Great heritage of our culture, spirituality: PM on Ram Temple anniversary

I am confident that this divine and magnificent Ram temple will become a great inspiration in the accomplishment of the resolution of a developed India, PM Modi added

Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lalla consecration anniversary, 110 VIPs invited

Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya this weekend. Scheduled from January 11 to 13, the celebrations aim to include commoners, who were unable to attend the historic ceremony last year, alongside around 110 invited VIPs, according to the temple trust. A German hangar tent has been installed at the Angad Teela site, capable of hosting up to 5,000 people. Common people will have the opportunity to witness the grand event, which include classical cultural performances, rituals, and daily Ram Katha discourses at the pavilion and Yagnashala. "The trust has decided to invite common people who could not attend the initial consecration ceremony last year. They will be allowed to join all three days of events at Angad Teela," said Champat Rai, the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The trust said that invitation letters have been distributed to guests, includi

Ayodhya Ram temple witnesses unprecedented rush of devotees on New Year Day

Ayodhya on Wednesday witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees on the first day of the New Year as the temple town saw an overwhelming turnout of pilgrims, particularly at the newly constructed Ram Mandir. The temple was consecrated on January 22 last year. According to local administration estimates, over two lakh devotees had already set up camps in Ayodhya on New Year Eve. On Wednesday morning, approximately three lakh more people arrived to pay homage to the deity of Ram Lalla. The eagerness of devotees was palpable as they lined up for 'darshan' of the idol which was unveiled at sunrise on the first day of the year. In a statement, Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai said the entire world is celebrating the New Year according to the Gregorian calendar. The winter season coupled with a holiday break contributed to the high number of visitors, he explained. With schools, courts and agricultural work closed for the season, he said, "People often take vacations durin