Ram Temple Inauguration Highlights: Uttarakhand Govt Announces Closure Of Offices And Educational Institutions

Ram Temple Inauguration Highlights: Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates pertaining to the inauguration of the Ram Temple.

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Ram Temple Inauguration Highlights: Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates pertaining to the inauguration of the Ram Temple. Ram Lalla's idol was brought inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple on Wednesday night after a special puja Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee chairperson Nripendra Mishra said, reported PTI. Mishra said the idol was likely to be installed in the sanctum sanctorum on Thursday. Consecration rituals in the build-up to the inauguration of the Ram Temple started on January 16. On Wednesday, a 'Kalash Pujan' was held earlier on Wednesday, reported PTI. The rituals will continue till January 21 and minimum essential rituals needed for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla will be conducted on January 22, as per the trust officials. On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the main "yajman" at the consecration ceremony, the main priest for the ritual, Laxmikant Dixit said on Wednesday. He also refuted reports that the yajman on the consecration day will temple trust member Anil Mishra, who is performing rituals with his wife in the run-up to the main event, reported PTI. While the preparations are in full swing for the consecration and inauguration ceremony, political discourse around the event is also building up. On Wednesday, three leaders of the Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc said that they would skip the January 22 event. Nationalist Congress Party cheif Sharad Pawar said he will take out time freely after the inauguration ceremony to visit the temple. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav also said that he would not attend the ceremony. Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal also said that he would visit the temple after Janaury 22. "I got a letter that said only one person was allowed (for the ceremony) due to security reasons. They said a team will come to give a personal invitation but no one came." "I want to visit for a darshan of Ram Lalla along with my wife and children. My parents are also longing for a darshan of Ram Lalla. I will go after the January 22 ceremony along with my wife, children and parents," Kejriwal said.  

19/01/2024 22:08:13

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Rajasthan Govt Orders Closure Of Slaughterhouses, Meat Shops Statewide On Jan 22

In anticipation of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the Rajasthan government issues a directive for the shutdown of all slaughterhouses and meat and fish shops across the state on January 22.

19/01/2024 21:55:37

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Devotee From Lucknow Presents 56 Bhog Prasad For First Offering To Ram Lalla

A devoted individual from Lucknow delivered '56 bhog prasad,' intended as the initial offering to Ram Lalla following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. (ANI Input)

19/01/2024 19:39:35

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Varanasi Gears Up For 'Pranpratishtha' With Preparations For Five Quintal Laddus

In Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, a colony is in full swing with preparations to craft five quintals of laddus, anticipating the 'pranpratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple scheduled for January 22.

19/01/2024 19:07:32

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Kerala Sneham Ashram Priest Swami Sunil Das Engages In Dialogue With Former Litigant Iqbal Ansari

Swami Sunil Das, a priest from Kerala Sneham Ashram, holds a meeting with Iqbal Ansari, the former litigant in the Ayodhya land dispute case, fostering dialogue in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

19/01/2024 18:00:25

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Maharashtra Declares Public Holiday On January 22 For 'Pranpratishtha' Ceremony

In anticipation of the 'pranpratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, Maharashtra announces a public holiday on January 22 to allow residents to partake in the historic event.

19/01/2024 16:51:57

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Inspects Arrangements Ahead of Ram Temple 'Pranpratishtha' in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath states, "There is an atmosphere of celebration in entire Ayodhya Dham, Uttar Pradesh, and the country for Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha' ceremony. I have come here to conduct an inspection of the arrangements given the programme. The authorities and the ministers of the state govt have already completed their planning for the historic programme on January 22."

19/01/2024 15:53:48

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Uttarakhand Govt Announces Closure Of Offices And Educational Institutions

In light of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the Uttarakhand government has declared the closure of all government offices until 2:30 pm on January 22, with educational institutions in the state also remaining closed.

19/01/2024 14:06:19

Sand Artists Make Huge Rangoli Of Lord Ram At Bhopal Board Club

19/01/2024 12:41:55

'It Is Time When Ram Lalla Is Coming Back': Former Karnataka CM

19/01/2024 12:40:57

'Jai Sri Rama Appears In Saree': Hari Prasad

“This saree was woven with great devotion in such a way that the name of Sri Rama, Jai Sri Rama, appears in the saree,” said Hari Prasad, a handloom weaver of Sircilla, Telangana as he prepares a special saree embellished with the replica of Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya.

19/01/2024 12:27:49

PM Modi Requests PMAY Benficiaries In Maharashtra To Light Ram Jyoti On Jan 22

PM Modi urged 90,000 people who got home today across Maharashtra in Prime Minister Awas Yojna to celebrate the Ram temple inauguration on January 22 by lightning Ram Jyoti.

“Ram Jyoti will be an inspiration to remove poverty from their lives,” PM Modi said during a speech.

19/01/2024 11:25:01

Outside Visuals Of Ram Mandir

19/01/2024 11:24:19

VHP Members Set Up Stall To Offer Free Tea To Devotees

19/01/2024 11:23:21

'Don't Give Importance To Digvijaya Singh': Ram Janmbhoomi Trust Member

On Congress Leader Digvijaya Singh's tweet, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust member Kameshwar Chaupal says, "Dont give importance to Digvijaya Singh. He speaks in a manner which never makes sense. Digvijaya Singh, some other people with them, Sanjay (Raut) from Mumbai, are their questions answerable? 'Aise hi bolte rehte hain, Hawa mein teer maarte rehte hain'. "

19/01/2024 09:29:15

Selfie Points Established Near Lata Mangeshkar Chowk For Devotees

19/01/2024 09:24:12

Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Rajasthan And Odisha Govt Announce Half-Day Holidays On Jan 22

Governments in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Odisha and Tripura have declared a half-day holiday on January 22 to commemorate the dedication ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Schools in Tripura will also be closed till 2:30 p.m. on that day.

19/01/2024 07:50:51

UK Celebrates Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

The UK declaration, signed by more than 200 mandirs, community organisations, and groups throughout the country, will be sent to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya before the Pran Pratishtha event on January 22.

The strong statement from Dharmic communities in the United Kingdom emphasises shared delight and solidarity with the 1.5 billion worldwide celebrants who enthusiastically welcomed the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.

19/01/2024 07:15:53

'Historic And Cultural Significance': BCI Chairman On Request For Court Holiday On Jan 22 To CJI Chandrachud

Speaking with media, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra stated: "The religious, historic and cultural significance of this event is important for the entire country. Even in most of the countries of the world, the people are celebrating it. So keeping in view I have made a request to the Chief Justice of India to declare this 22nd January as a holiday and as a lawyer, as a member of the legal fraternity, we have also taken into account the importance of the judicial functionings. It should not suffer. Therefore, at the same time, I have said that this holiday can be compensated by opening the Supreme Court and High Court on any Saturday as Saturdays are normally the closing date for them."

18/01/2024 22:53:46

UP-ATS Detains 3 Suspicious Persons From Ayodhya District

As part of the checking campaign being conducted on the instructions of the State Government and Police Headquarters, three suspicious persons have been detained by UP-ATS from Ayodhya district. These suspects are being interrogated. Till now, their connection with any terrorist organization has not come to light: DG Law and Order UP

18/01/2024 21:00:45

Over 500 Statues Representing Lord Ram's Life To Grace Corridor Leading To Ram Temple

 More than 500 statues are being prepared in Ayodhya's Ramsevakpuram, representing the life of lord Ram. These statues will grace the corridor leading to the Ram Temple.

18/01/2024 20:29:38

Assam Govt Declares Half Holiday In Govt Offices And Educational Institutions On Jan 22

Half holiday declared in all state government offices and educational institutions across the state of Assam till 2:30 pm on 22nd January.

18/01/2024 18:51:56

Railways To Facilitate Passengers With Live Streaming Of 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony

Railways will facilitate its passengers with live streaming of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya across the country. At least 9000 screens are available at railway stations across the country, ANI reported citing Railway Sources.

18/01/2024 16:59:51

Priest Swami Sunil Das Performs 'Acharyavarnam' Ritual Of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest

Priest Swami Sunil Das performs the 'Acharyavarnam' ritual of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest, Acharya Satyendra Das, ahead of Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony,

'Acharyavarnam' is an important ritual before Pran Pratishtha, where the chief priest is honoured to give him power and strength to perform the ceremony.

18/01/2024 15:30:45

Central Govt Offices To Observe Half-Day On January 22, Centre Announces

In view of the overwhelming sentiment of the employees and requests from them, the Central Government has announced a half-day closing till 2:30 pm on January 22, 2024, at all Central Government offices, Central institutions, and Central industrial establishments throughout India on the occasion of the Ram Temple Pranpratishtha ceremony.

18/01/2024 13:34:53

Ram Temple Inauguration Live — Ayodhya Going To Be Big Tourist Destination: Hema Malini

Actor-politician Hema Malini says, "The developmental work is going on in full swing in Ayodhya, as many hotels are also stepping in. Earlier, people used to assume that there weren't any good hotels in Ayodhya. But when I came here, I saw many hotels. Ayodhya is going to be a big (tourist) destination." 

18/01/2024 12:34:16

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: UP Minister Hands Over 1,000 Glass Bangles With 'Jai Shree Ram' Written On It To Trust

Uttar Pradesh Minister Jaiveer Singh hands over 10,000 famous Glass 'Kada' (bangle) of Firozabad with 'Jai Shree Ram' written on it to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai. 

18/01/2024 12:10:15

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: PM Modi Releases Commemorative Postage Stamps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released Commemorative Postage Stamps on Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and a book of stamps issued on Lord Ram around the world. 

18/01/2024 11:44:29

Ram Temple Inauguration Live — We Will Celebrate Ram Deepawali In Uttarakhand On Jan 22: State BJP Chief

Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt says, "On January 22, we will celebrate 'Pran Pratishtha' like Diwali. We plan to install large TV screens in temples and invite people to watch the ceremony live. Additionally, we will distribute 'Prasad' when it's being distributed in Ayodhya. Every household will light five 'diyas'. It will be an important event, and we will celebrate Ram Deepawali in Uttarakhand,"

18/01/2024 11:42:02

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Ayodhya Has Spread Universal Peace, Says Kerala Priest

Kerala Sneham Ashram Priest Sunil Das says, "Special invitation is sent all over the world. The whole of the universe is here. 'Sarva Devta' (All deities) are here. 'Sarva Devta Swaroopam' Shri Rama is here. The feeling is that Ayodhya has spread universal peace and 'Prem' (love). It is the embodiment of love. The feeling is of world peace and individual peace..."

18/01/2024 10:52:13

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Pune Man Completes 'Cycle Yatra' To Ayodhya In 13 Days

A man from Pune who set on a journey to Ayodhya on cycle reached the holy town on Thursday completing his 13-day journey. 

"After a 13-day journey, we have finally arrived in Ayodhya to participate in the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. We express our gratitude for the opportunity to witness this significant moment," the cyclist said. 

18/01/2024 09:12:17

Ram Temple Inauguration Live: Ram Lalla Idol Likely To Be Installed On Day 3 Of Consecration

Ram Lalla idol is likely to be installed in the sanctum sanctorum today after the idol was brought inside on Wednesday.