Ram Mandir Inauguration HIGHLIGHTS: PT Usha, Saina Nehwal Reach UP Ahead Of Temple Event
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Vishwa Hindu Parishad in the US, organised a car rally at Golden Gate Bridge, ahead of the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony in Ayodhya.
Indian Olympic medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday and expressed their delight, saying that she feels fortunate to have come for the event.
Besides Saina, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha and star cricketers like Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have reached the state for the event.
UK: Celebration at the Bhramhrishi Mission Ashram in London, ahead of the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony in Ayodhya.
Terming the the Pran Prantishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 as "momentous event", West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday said that this reflects the "commitment of the people of Bharat."
"This reflects the commitment of the people of Bharat. I see this as a momentous event in which India is exposing the spiritual and cultural sublimity of this nation. We are redefining the essence of Bharat which is rooted in the concept of unity and immersing diversity," the West Bengal Governor told ANI. He further said that India has woken up and the world has realised that we have come to our roots.
Mumbai: Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani's house 'Antilia' decked up ahead of the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow.
On Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony, Poet Kumar Vishwas says, " ...A political debate on this was the wrong step of that time's politics. It's a fight of 500 years...the current govt has changed everything, so the sadness of people has now changed into happiness and excitement..."
Agartala: On Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony, Tripura CM Manik Saha says, " After a wait of 500 years, Ram Mandir has been built...we always say 'Ramrajya'...during 'Ramrajya' everybody was happy, that's why PM wants 'Ramrajya' in the whole country. In Tripura also people are very excited and lighting diyas"
On Congress, declining invitation for Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha', Former Madhya Pradesh CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, " Vinash Kale Viprit Buddhi, who rejects an invitation that is sent home?...they first rejected the invitation and refused to come but when they are seeing that everywhere the atmosphere has become 'Rammay', they're feeling guilty. Now, they're decorating their offices and putting up hoardings...Congress's destruction is assured"
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar says, "...Ayodhya is all decked up. It feels great to be here...The pranpratishtha ceremony is going to be held very well."
On the controversy over the ceremony, he says, "...We have come here to see a grand Ram Temple, to have the darshan of Ram Lalla. I think tomorrow is going to be historic. Not only India but the entire world is going to watch this...I think everyone is awaiting this..."
President Droupadi Murmu writes to PM Modi on the eve of Pran Pratishtha at Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya Dham.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath visits Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and inspects arrangements ahead of tomorrow's Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
"Don't scare people in the name of Lord Ram - that the muhurta is not holy. Where there is Lord Ram, there is holiness. Lord Ram is coming to the temple from the tent, construction of 'garbhagriha' is complete...This is not just the construction of Ram Temple. This is the advancement of the nation towards 'Ram Rajya'...We attained political independence on 15th August 1947. Now, there will be cultural, religious and spiritual independence too," Yog Guru Ramdev told ANI.
18 carat gold ring with Ram Mandir design worth Rs 1,25,000, from Moradabad
On Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav says, "We should not make God a subject of debate. Politics and religion should be kept separate. The government should focus on people's issues..." (ANI)
Lucknow, UP: Actor Gajendra Chauhan says, "I am confident that 'Ram Rajya' will be established...PM Modi is the Yudhisthira in today's time...He has done whatever he said...This is PM Modi's guarantee."
Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya's Ram Temple lit up and decorated beautifully ahead of the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow.
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | On pranpratishtha ceremony tomorrow, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "...This is a historic, divine day for Sanatana. After a 500-year-long wait, Ram Lalla is being 'virajmaan' here...May Lord Ram bless everyone and India become big spiritually, culturally, financially and strategically..."
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has arrived at Ayodhya airport ahead of Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony tomorrow.
UP: Union Minister Smriti Irani arrives at the Lucknow airport to attend the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony tomorrow.
Actor @rajinikanth arrives at Ayodhya airport. He will attend the #RamTemplePranPratistha ceremony tomorrow.
Passengers chant Ram bhajan onboard the flight from Delhi to Ayodhya. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple will take place tomorrow in Ayodhya.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | On Ayodhya Ram Mandir pranpratishtha, actor Shefali Shah says, "I am honoured to be here. This is one of the biggest cultural moments that our country and we, as Indians, can experience. It is a really big thing and I am feeling so proud, being an Indian. The culture in our country is so rich. But we are pretty unaware of it..."
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | On Ayodhya Ram Mandir pranpratishtha, singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan says, "Not only the whole country but the whole world is waiting for this moment. We are so happy & excited and we feel blessed that we are state guests to be part of this. I think this is the biggest event that has happened in the history of India..."
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Veteran cricketer Anil Kumble arrives in Lucknow, ahead of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Pranpratishtha ceremony that will be held tomorrow.
Baba Ramdev arrives in Ayodhya ahead of tomorrow's Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony. (PTI)
Folk dance artists celebrate in Ayodhya
On Opposition leaders declining the invitation to Ram Temple pranpratishtha, Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam says to ANI, "This is unfortunate. Not even a Christian or a priest or Muslim can decline the invitation of Lord Ram. Ram is the soul of India. Without Ram, India can't even be imagined. Declining the invitation means insulting the civilisation and culture of India. It means challenging the pride and existence of India...I would like to urge all Opposition parties, fight the BJP but not Ram. Fight BJP but not Sanatana. Fight BJP but not India."
On Ayodhya Ram Temple 'pran pratishtha', Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tells ANI, "Lord Ram is the hero of the country and the world. This 'Ram Yug' has come again in the country under the leadership of PM Modi. The whole world, all Ram devotees are waiting for this moment...Uttarakhand is 'Devbhoomi'. We will celebrate Deepotsav in a grand manner tomorrow. We are seeing this day after many years of struggle. Tomorrow Deepotsav, Diwali will be celebrated across the state...''
On Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha', Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam tells ANI, "It is correct that the temple has been constructed after the Supreme Court's order. But had Modi not been the Prime Minister of the country, had someone else been the Prime Minister this verdict would not have come and the temple would not have been built. So, I would like to give the credit to Narendra Modi..."
Mumbai: Actor Randeep Hooda and his wife Lin Laishram leave for Ayodhya for Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha' ceremony to be held tomorrow, ANI reported.
"We are eagerly waiting for 22 January, 2024. The entire nation is hailing Lord Ram with joy. Ayodhya is fully ready to welcome all (VVIPs)," says Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on tomorrow's RamMandir ceremony in Ayodhya. (PTI)
On Pran Pratishtha ceremony, actor Manoj Joshi says, "... My ancestors definitely did some good deeds because of which I have been invited. The vibes and energy of Ayodhya are just as what has always been described and heard... Shri Ram is the heart and soul of India... I call him the 'Rashtrapurush' of India... His ideal character has shaped the civilization and culture of India... There is no one who does not have faith in Shri Ram... Those who demolished the Ram temple 500 years ago, we could not expect our Ram temple to be built in their or their supporters' reign..." (ANI)
Himachal Pradesh Government declares a public holiday in the state on January 22 on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, ANI reported.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Actors Rajinikanth and Dhanush leave for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow.
"Thousands of priests are offering prayers and chanting 'mantras', and there's a flow of positive energy here. It is a blessing that we are getting the opportunity to be a part of such a holy practice. We are all busy in the preparations for Lord Ram's arrival," says actress Kangana Ranaut after meeting spiritual leader Rambhadracharya in Ayodhya. (PTI)
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat reaches Lucknow to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow in Ayodhya, ANI reported.
Non-banking financial company Poonawalla Fincorp has announced a nationwide holiday for all its employees across all the branches on account of the Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony at Ayodhya on January 22. Notably, the company's founder, Adar Poonawalla, has been invited to the event at Ayodhya.
Actor Anupam Kher leaves for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow. He says "It is a very good feeling. We all have waited for this day for a very long time. Jai Shree Ram..."
Actor Vivek Oberoi and Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar leave for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow.
On Pran Pratishtha ceremony, New Zealand Minister for Regulation, David Seymour says "Jai Shree Ram...I want to congratulate everyone in India including PM Modi for his leadership that has made this construction (Ram Temple) possible after 500 years, ready to last another 1000 years. I wish PM Modi courage and wisdom as he helps over a billion people in India navigate the challenges of the world today. I hope that he will have strength and faith. I'd be delighted to visit the Ram Temple..." (ANI)
UP Dy. CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "Every second feels like a complete year as we wait for January 22 (Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha'). Every Ram 'bhakt' is eagerly waiting for it..."
"Multiple events would be organised here from 3 pm tomorrow to celebrate the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha (in Ayodhya). Bhajan and kirtans would be held, and all people would celebrate together," said acharya Trilochan Bhatt, Durga Mandir, Virginia, US when asked about events that would be organised in the temple for Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22.
Amid ongoing celebrations across the globe ahead of the Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya, a majestic billboard conveying the essence of Shri Ram has been put up in Houston and is alluring thousands of motorists daily on the busiest highway since Monday.
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Janakpur lit up ahead of the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya.
UP: Ram Janmabhoomi premises lit up and decorated beautifully ahead of the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya.
MP: A replica of the Ram temple built at Palasia intersection of Indore; Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya offered prayers at the place.
On Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh says, "I am 93 years old, so it is not possible for me to go there (Ayodhya). I am Raghuvanshi and I have donated Rs 11 lakh. We will organize a big program at Sri Raghunath Temple in Jammu."
Former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has received an invitation for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple on 22nd January in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, says UBT faction
Yoga guru @yogrishiramdev will reach Ayodhya tomorrow ahead of Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha to be held on January 22. Swami Ramdev along with other saints will address a joint press conference tomorrow in Ayodhya.
Visuals of the 'Prasad' that will be distributed among VVIPs, sadhus at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple on 22nd January in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
AIIMS Delhi to observe half-day holiday till 2:30 pm on 22nd January 2024 on pranpratishtha of Ayodhya Ram Temple. However, all critical clinical services shall remain functional.
All appointments are being rescheduled and critical clinical services will be functional. If any patients come we will try to accommodate them. Evening OPDs will be functioning: AIIMS official
Slaughterhouses and shops selling meat and fish in urban areas of Madhya Pradesh shall remain closed on January 22, the day the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple is to take place in Ayodhya, officials said on Saturday, as reported by news agency PTI.
The urban development department has issued a directive to civic bodies to ensure that meat shops and slaughterhouses remain closed on January 22, said a government release.
A special cleanliness drive will also be undertaken in all urban areas, including in temple premises, on the occasion of the Ram Mandir `pran pratishtha' ceremony, it said.
On Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "The entire country is waiting for it... I appeal to all the countrymen to light diyas in front of their homes on the evening of 22 January and celebrate Diwali."
Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi to observe half-day holiday till 2:30 pm on 22nd January 2024 on pranpratishtha of Ayodhya Ram Temple. However, all emergency services shall remain functional; OPD registration counters to open at 1:30 pm.
Ram Leela organised by Delhi Government ahead of pranpratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya takes a selfie with a cutout of 'Ram Mandir' in Ayodhya. He says, "The people who have been invited by the Trust have started coming to Ayodhya... On behalf of the state government, I welcome the people coming to Ayodhya."
“According to the information by @ShriRamTeerth, 15 families from across the country will participate as Yajman (ritual patron) for the #RamMandirPranPratishta. Also, saints of all sects and people from every caste and community will be there in Ayodhya on January 22. It is a very inclusive ceremony and is a celebration of Hindu unity,” says Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of RSS, Sunil Ambekar.
Members of the erstwhile royal family of Bihar's Darbhanga bring golden 'mukut', bow and 'charan paduka' for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Kapileshwar Singh, a member of the erstwhile royal family says, "Lord Ram's in-law's house is Mithila. We've brought golden 'mukut', bow and 'charan paduka' from Mithila..."
Manipuri, UP: on Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, SP MP Dimple Yadav says, " I have not received any invitation. Like I have said before, when God calls, we should go at that time. In the coming days you will see that my entire family will go to Ayodhya".
Uttar Pradesh | Puja rituals underway in Ayodhya ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple on January 22.
Delhi LG V.K. Saxena approves half-day closing of all Delhi Government offices/ULBs/autonomous bodies/undertakings and boards etc on 22nd January 2024 (Monday), on account of Ram Temple pranpratishtha in Ayodhya.
With just 48 hours to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has set up a camp near the shrine in Ayodhya to respond to contingencies, if any, as reported by news agency ANI.
Ayodhya: UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) commandos deployed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk ahead of the grand Pran Pratishtha Ceremony on 22nd January.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) head Alok Kumar has stated that water from Afghanistan's Kubha river has been provided as a gift to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, according to news agency ANI.
"Water from the Kubha (Kabul) River in Afghanistan has been sent for the 'Abhishek' of Shri Ram. Kumar said, "I'm also donating this to the trust."
PVR INOX, India's leading multiplex network, has confirmed that the concentration ceremony would be telecast live from Ayodhya across 160 theatres in over 70 locations.
Ayodhya received one of the most costly Ramayanas, costing Rs 1.65 lakh. The exterior box of the sacred book features three storeys of American walnut wood, as does the Ram Temple. The ink used was imported from Japan, while the paper was produced in France.
The Delhi government announced on Friday that a three-day Ramlila will begin on Saturday, ahead of the consecration ceremony for the Ram Temple. According to a Delhi government statement, the special Ramlila, which runs until January 22 at the Pearey Lal Auditorium in ITO, is free for everybody. The 'Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra' will give a three-hour Ramlila performance from 4 to 7 p.m.