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SpiceJet announces special Delhi-Ayodhya flight for Ram temple ceremony

Ram temple inauguration ceremony: SpiceJet also assured the availability of a return flight

BJP calls for 'dry day' in Jharkhand on Jan 22 ahead of Ram temple event

The BJP on Friday urged the Jharkhand government to declare a "dry day" on January 22 for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. In a letter to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash urged for a ban on the sale of liquor and meat on that day in view of "Pran Pratishtha" at the Ram temple. "A grand ceremony is scheduled in Ayodhya on January 22 for 'Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha'. Lord Ram is known as 'Maryada Purushottam' and an ideal man due to his conduct, qualities and acts... He was in exile for 14 years... We remember Lord Ram whenever there are talks of culture and good conduct," said Prakash, the former BJP president of Jharkhand. "I request you to ban the sale of liquor and meat in Jharkhand on January 22," he added. Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Assam have already declared January 22 as a "dry day".

'Don't need a middleman': Congress attacks PM amid Ram mandir invite row

Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's decision to inaugurate Ram temple in a rush

Rise in demand for saffron flags bearing images of Lord Ram, Ayodhya temple

Ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, demand for saffron flags bearing images of Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman and the upcoming grand temple has risen manifold. As Ayodhya will virtually be fortified on the day of the 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22, devotees from the nearby districts are arriving early for a 'darshan' of Ram Lalla and are purchasing these flags, besides other merchandise bearing the name and images of Lord Ram. With less than two weeks to go for the grand event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the temple town is in the grip of religious fervour, or as the locals say, "Ayodhya Rammayi ho rahi hai". Saffron flags bearing images of Lord Ram and the upcoming Ram temple, 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan, and an image of Lord Hanuman -- often seen on the rear windshield of cars -- are in big demand, according to local shopkeepers. Several local residents PTI spoke to said the demand for saffron flags has been on the rise since the 2019 Supreme .

Ahead of Ayodhya Ram temple opening, PM Modi starts '11-day special ritual'

Ram mandir inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22

Ram Temple consecration: PM Modi begins religious exercise for 11 days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began a special 11-day religious exercise ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. In a message, he said it is his good fortune that he will be a witness to this auspicious occasion. He said God has chosen him as an instrument to represent all Indians during the 'Pran Pratishtha' exercise and that he is undertaking the special religious exercise keeping this in mind. "I seek blessing from people," he said on X. The prime minister posted an audio message, noting that it is difficult to articulate one's sentiments at this time but he is making an attempt. "I am emotional. First time in life, I am experiencing such feelings," he said. Officials said Modi will be following the arduous guidelines detailed in scriptures related to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

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Ram temple invite: Cong's north, south units divided; BJP hits out

The Kerala unit of the Congress on Thursday said BJP's Lord Ram is a "political creation" and backed the party leadership in declining the invite

Ram temple highlights: Congress didn't deserve invitation, says Assam CM

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Congress didn't deserve Ram mandir invitation: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Congress could have apologised to the Hindu community by accepting the Ram temple invitation

All 4 shankaracharyas to skip Ram mandir inauguration in Ayodhya. Know why

The chiefs of the Puri and Joshimath shrines have announced that they will not attend the Ram mandir inauguration because religious scriptures were not being adhered to at the event

Ram Mandir: Aviation minister flags off Ahmedabad-Ayodhya direct flight

Indigo will operate on the Ahmedabad - Ayodhya route, thrice a week, Thursday onwards

People will reject them in upcoming elections: Anurag Thakur slams Congress

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav termed it unfortunate and claimed that the grand old party is insulting the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony

Ayodhya Ram mandir inauguration: 100 chartered planes to land on January 22

Ram mandir inauguration: Uttar Pradesh had only six airports in 2014, and now the state has 10 airports, including Ayodhya airport

Unfortunate, painful: BJP tears into Cong for declining Ayodhya invite

Reacting to the issue, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of Lord Ram is a matter of joy for the whole nation

Congress leader criticises party's decision to skip Ram temple ceremony

The Congress on Wednesday said that its leaders would not be attending the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya

Ex-MP CM Shivraj hits out at Congress for turning down Ram Temple invite

Earlier, on Wednesday, the Congress turned down the invitation to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, calling it a 'BJP/RSS event"

Congress turns down Ayodhya invite, terms it BJP-RSS political project

Congress's response to Hindutva politics inconsistent in recent years. In 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress social media team highlighted the party's role in construction of the Ram temple

'Will regret': BJP after Sonia, Kharge, Adhir Ranjan decline invitation

BJP's reaction came hours after the Congress said that Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury will not be attending the Ram mandir opening ceremony

CM Kejriwal yet to receive formal invitation for 'pran pratishtha' ceremony

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has not yet received any formal invitation for the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, sources in the AAP said on Wednesday. The chief minister, however, received a letter a few days back informing that he should block his dates and that a formal invite along with details will follow, said a source in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). "No subsequent formal invite has come yet," he added. However, a top Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) functionary claimed that an "invitation" was sent to Kejriwal a few days back. "I cannot confirm whether it was given to him personally or through post or digitally but he has been invited for the ceremony," he said. The invitation cards for the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya are being hand-delivered to all the guests through representatives of the temple trust and a large number of volunteers, official sources had said earlier. Besides, various representatives of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi