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Attack on procession in Thane on Ram temple idol consecration day, 2 held

A group of persons allegedly attacked members of a procession taken out in Maharashtra's Thane district on the day of consecration of Lord Ram's idol in the Ayodhya temple following which police have arrested two persons, an official said on Wednesday. Two-three persons were injured in the incident which took place at around 8.30 pm on Monday when the victims were heading on four motorcycles as well as on foot as part of the procession in Borivali village of Padgha area here, the official from Padgha police station said. A group of nearly 15 armed persons intercepted them and allegedly attacked them with iron rods, wooden sticks and sharp objects. The attackers also smashed a couple of motorbikes and damaged them, the official said. One of the victims in a police complaint alleged that the attackers also pulled out a saffron flag bearing the image of Lord Ram from a motorcycle and tore it. The police on Tuesday registered offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code in

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

Hotels booked out, travel platforms launch holiday packages, businesses join in with special-edition products

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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

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

After waiting for almost 500 years, lord Ram has come back: Scindia

Scindia made the remark while speaking to reporters in Gwalior a day after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram temple held in Ayodhya on Monday

Mira Road clash: One held for provoking people; govt says 'zero tolerance'

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that there will be zero tolerance against anyone who tries to take the law into their own hands and attempts to disturb the law & order situation

'Ayodhya returns to Treta Yug': Ram mandir chief priest amid rush at temple

'In the Treta Yug, when Lord Ram came back, the Ayodhya Nagari was delighted. A glimpse of the Treta Yug is visible today,' said Acharya Satyendra Das

Ram mandir: Ambani family donates Rs 2.51 crore to Ram Janmabhoomi Trust

The donation announcement came shortly after the Ambani family visited the temple on the historic occasion of Ram temple's 'pran pratishtha' on January 22

Ram temple consecration will be etched in our memories for years: PM Modi

A day after the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said "what we saw" in Ayodhya will be etched in our memories for years to come. In a post on X, Modi shared a video montage of the ceremony in which a new idol of the Ram Lalla was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple. "What we saw in Ayodhya yesterday, 22nd January, will be etched in our memories for years to come," Modi said in his post along with the video. Modi on Monday gave a clarion call to go beyond the grand mandir's construction to build the foundation of a "strong, capable and divine" India of the next 1,000 years. As the inauguration of the temple marked the culmination of a decades-long campaign to reclaim a disputed religious site in Ayodhya, Modi said it was the advent of a new era. Lakhs of people watched the pran pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony on television at their homes and in neighbourhood temples, savouring the historic moment.

Places linked with Lord Ram in MP to be developed as tourist spots: CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said the Ram Lalla idol consecration at the newly-built temple in Ayodhya was a historic event and announced that places linked with the Hindu deity in the state will be developed as popular tourist spots. Talking to reporters on Monday night, he said the mega idol consecration ceremony in the Uttar Pradesh town heralds the coming of 'Ram Rajya', an ancient concept that denotes a harmonious society without discrimination. "The Ram temple idol consecration ceremony was a historic event. The places where Lord Rama set his foot in Madhya Pradesh will be developed as tourist places," he said at his official residence here which was lit up with 11,101 'diyas' (lamps) and soaked in religious fervour to mark the Ram temple inauguration. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, good governance has been established. In real terms, the coming of 'Ram Rajya'. Nearly 142 crore people stood by the government and demonstrated an example

Ram temple dazzles Ayodhya night sky, people flock to temples to with diyas

The Ram Temple brightened the evening sky in Ayodhya with a dazzle of lights, as did several other temples in the city, which was descended upon by lakhs of visitors for the much-awaited consecration on Monday. The night sky in the temple town was streaked by firecrackers' flash, giving one an impression of Diwali. The iconic structure was bathed in bright lights with images of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita projected on a portion of the 'percota,' while the name 'Ram' was projected onto the main structure of the temple. Ram Lalla's idol was installed in the temple Monday afternoon with a 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, conducted in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the sunset, houses built along streets and even inside narrow lanes such as 'Swarg Dwar' put diyas at their thresholds. Raj Sadan, the grand residence of the erstwhile Raja of Ayodhya, several temples and buildings were lit up days ahead of the consecration ceremony. The entire temple town has been in a state

Heavy rush outside Ram Temple, devotees throng main gate to offer prayers

After the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla that concluded in Ayodhya on Monday, a heavy rush of devotees throng at the main gate of Shri Ram Temple to offer prayers on Tuesday

Golden day that will motivate nation for 1000 yrs: Goyal on pran pratishtha

Applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Goyal said that the Prime Minister has generated new enthusiasm

Ram Temple witness to India's rise, to lay foundation for 1000 yrs: PM Modi

PM Modi underlined the importance of the current epoch and reiterated his line 'Yahi Samay Hai Sahi Samay Hai' (This is the time, the right time)

Ram Temple inauguration: This is India's time as new era dawns, says PM

Calls for building 'strong, capable and divine' India of the next 1,000 years