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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

From sweets to diyas, Ram Mandir inauguration rings in 'second Diwali'

The main thoroughfares, public places, markets, and private buildings were adorned with large cut-outs of Lord Ram, Ram flags, posters, banners, etc, displaying the frenzy around Ram Mandir

Highlights: Prez confers 'bal puraskars', urges kids to play sports

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Who's who from business, cinema, politics, sports attend Ram temple event

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi N Mittal, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar were among India's crme de la crme who attended the grand consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday. While the list of invitees included about 8,000 names, the select list featured 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family, steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal, telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal, Reliance Group head Anil Ambani, and Aditya Birla group chairperson Kumar Mangalam Birla and his daughter Ananya Birla were among some of India Inc.'s prominent faces that attended the ceremony. Bachchan flew into Ayodhya in a private chartered plane for the consecration of the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol. He was accompanied by his actor son Abhishek Bachchan. Actor Kangana Ranaut, who reached Ayodhya on Saturday, hailed the

Ram temple consecration: Bihar Governor releases special postal cover

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Monday released a special cover of the Postal Department (Bihar Circle) on the 'Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple' after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The Governor said that the Postal Department has been serving the people for more than 150 years and has also been playing a leading role in keeping the heritage alive through special souvenirs like stamps and special covers. Releasing the special cover on the Temple at a function at Raj Bhavan, Arlekar said, "The country has witnessed a historic moment today, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is a privilege for me to release the special cover on Prabhu Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple today. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Postmaster General, Bihar Circle, Anil Kumar, said this special cover is dedicated to Lord Ram's visit to Bihar. Many postal stamps have already been issued on Lord Ram, he said.

India's sudden stock, currency market holiday risks denting global image

The inauguration of the Ram temple in northern India on Monday marks a new milestone in Modi's project of reshaping the country into a more avowedly Hindu nation

From IRCTC to ITC, stocks that may benefit from Ram Temple opening

Several popular religious destinations, according to Jefferies, attract annual tourist traffic of 10-30 million despite the existing infrastructural bottlenecks

Oyo opens 65 homestays, hotels in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration

Hospitality tech platform OYO on Wednesday said it has opened 65 homestays and hotels in Ayodhya for pilgrims ahead of the Ram Temple consecration. The newly opened properties include 51 OYO homestays and 14 hotels in the city. These have been added to support the anticipated surge in visitors after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22, the company said in a statement. "To ensure smooth and timely operations, OYO has partnered with the Ayodhya Development Authority and the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation," it added. The properties were inaugurated jointly by UP Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak; BJP National General Secretary B L Santosh; UP Minister for Tourism & Culture Jaiveer Singh; and state Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi. "These newly inaugurated properties will increase our accommodation capacity and ensure a smooth experience for the pilgrims," the statement said, quoting Pathak. He further said, "OYO's focus on local ..