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Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of its construction.

PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag at Ayodhya Ram Temple Ceremony

PM Modi at Ayodhya: Ram Temple Flag Hoisting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of its construction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the "wounds and pain of centuries are healing" as India marked the formal completion of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and used the occasion to draw a broader national roadmap aimed at achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047.
Addressing a gathering after hoisting a saffron flag atop the Ram temple to mark the ceremonial completion of its construction, Modi said the moment symbolised a cultural resurgence for the nation.
"Today, the entire nation and the world are immersed in Ram. Centuries-old wounds are healing, centuries-long pain is finding closure, as the resolve that burned for 500 years finally reached its fulfilment," Modi said.
Calling the flag-hoisting "a unique and divine moment", the prime minister said the sacred flag atop the Ram temple would stand as a testimony to the fact that "truth ultimately triumphs over falsehood".
Congratulating all the Ram devotees and those who contributed to the temple's construction, Modi said Ayodhya had always been the land where ideals transformed into conduct.
Recalling the journey of Lord Ram, Modi said, "Ram left as a prince but returned as 'Maryada Purushottam'. The wisdom of sages, the guidance of mentors, the friendship of Nishad Raj, the devotion of Shabari, and the commitment of countless others shaped him. A developed India will need this same collective strength too."
The prime minister also said that India must look beyond the present and plan for future generations. "Those who think only of today are unfair to the coming generations. The country existed when we were not here, and it will still remain when we won't be here," Modi said.
The journey to a developed India by 2047 requires awakening the Ram "within us", Modi said. "Ram is not a person but a value, a discipline and a direction," he noted.
Reiterating the need to free the country from the "mentality of slavery", Modi said India must take pride in its civilisational identity. "Macaulay sowed the seeds of uprooting India from its roots 190 years ago. We gained Independence but not freedom from inferiority," he said, adding that the next 10 years should be dedicated to reversing this mindset.
Modi also said that colonial-era distortions led to the belief that India borrowed democracy from abroad. "India is the mother of democracy. It is in our DNA," he said, citing a thousand-year-old inscription in Tamil Nadu that documents democratic practices.
Modi said this mindset influenced even national symbols, prompting the recent redesign of the Navy's flag. "It was not just a design change; it was a change in thinking," he said.
On Ayodhya, Modi said the city is once again emerging as a model blend of antiquity and modernity. "The Ayodhya of the Treta Yuga gave humanity its moral code. The Ayodhya of the 21st century is giving the world a new model of development," Modi said, highlighting the city's new airport, upgraded railway station and improved connectivity.
The prime minister also said that nearly 45 crore devotees have visited the temple since its consecration, bringing "significant economic transformation" to the region.
Pointing to India's economic progress, Modi said: "After 70 years of Independence, India became the world's 11th largest economy. But in the last 11 years, we have become the fifth largest. The day is not far when we will become the third largest."
Invoking the metaphor of Ram's chariot in the battle against Ravan, he said India's development journey too required patience, truth, good conduct, strength and compassion. "We need a similar chariot to accelerate the journey of a developed India," he said.
The vision of Ram Rajya must guide India's future, the prime minister said, adding, "This is possible only when national interest comes before self interest, and remains supreme."

Amit Shah says the saffron flag hoisted by PM Modi and Mohan Bhagwat at the Ram temple marks immense pride for Sanatan culture, as the ceremony coincided with the auspicious Ram–Sita Vivah day.

Hoisting saffron flag atop Ram temple come as immense pride to sanatan culture: Amit Shah

Amit Shah says the saffron flag hoisted by PM Modi and Mohan Bhagwat at the Ram temple marks immense pride for Sanatan culture, as the ceremony coincided with the auspicious Ram&ndash;Sita Vivah day.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the hoisting of saffron flag atop Ram temple in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat came as immense pride to the sanatan culture and Lord Ram's devotees.
In an X post in Hindi, Shah said, "Victory to the illustrious Lord Ramachandra! On the pinnacle of the grand and divine temple built on the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, who established the ideal of dharma and karma for all of humanity, the sacred Dharmadhvaja (flag of virtue) was formally installed by the sacred hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat ji, in the holy presence of the saintly community."
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सियावर रामचंद्र की जय! संपूर्ण मानवता के लिए धर्म और कर्म का आदर्श स्थापित करने वाले भगवान श्रीराम की जन्मभूमि पर बने भव्य और दिव्य मंदिर के शिखर पर, प्रधानमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> जी और सरसंघचालक श्री मोहन भागवत जी के करकमलों से, संत समाज की पवित्र उपस्थिति में विधिवत धर्मध्वज&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/aHcG1etLBS">pic.twitter.com/aHcG1etLBS</a>
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Shah said the flag was hoisted on "the sacred day of the marriage of Mother Sita and Lord Shri Ram."
"This is a day of immense pride for sanatan culture and devotees of Ram," the home minister wrote, adding, "This Dharmadhvaja will inspire one to know the life and ideals of Lord Shri Ram and to follow in his footsteps."
Prime Minister Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag atop Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Tuesday, marking the official completion of the shrine's construction.
He was joined by chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Calling the moment "epochal", Modi remarked that the "wounds and pain" of centuries are healing as a 500-year-old resolve is finally being fulfilled with the formal completion of the temple.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called the Ram temple flag-hoisting ceremony “the beginning of a new era,” praising PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Governor Anandiben Patel for their presence.

Yogi Adityanath Marks New Era with Ram Temple Flag Hoisting

Yogi Adityanath: New Era at Ram Temple Ceremony

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called the Ram temple flag-hoisting ceremony &ldquo;the beginning of a new era,&rdquo; praising PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Governor Anandiben Patel for their presence.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday termed the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram temple "the beginning of a new era", as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Governor Anandiben Patel for their presence at the event.
Addressing the gathering, Adityanath said the grand temple of Lord Ram symbolises the "faith, honour and self pride" of 140 crore Indians.
He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the "karmayogis" who contributed to its construction.
"The auspicious day is dedicated to the unbroken devotion of the revered seers, warriors and Ram bhakts, who devoted their lives to the movement and the long struggle that culminated in the temple's construction," Adityanath said.
Stating that the flag hoisting was an affirmation that "the light of dharma is eternal", and that the values of Ram Rajya were timeless, the chief minister said the event marked a profound cultural moment for the nation.
When Narendra Modi assumed leadership in 2014, it ignited a "sunrise of resolve and faith" in the hearts of millions, he said.
"Today, that resolve has been fulfilled in the form of this grand Ram temple," Adityanath said.
He added that the flag atop the Ram temple symbolised truth, justice, dignity and national dharma.
"It also represents the vision of a developed India because there is no alternative to resolve. In the last 11 years, we have all witnessed a transforming India. We now see an India where heritage and development coexist in perfect harmony, taking the nation to new heights," Adityanath said.
The chief minister also said that over the past 500 years, generations and regimes changed but the faith of the people in Lord Ram "neither stopped nor bowed."
The unwavering belief persisted, and when the struggle came under the leadership of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a single resolve echoed across the movement -- "Ramlala hum aayenge, mandir wahin banayenge", "laathi-goli khayenge, par mandir wahin banayenge", he said.
Adityanath also said there was a time when Ayodhya had fallen into neglect and disorder, but under Prime Minister Modi's, it has transformed into a "global spiritual capital".

Tribal and forest-dwelling communities from Sonbhadra, along with descendants of Babri case litigants, were invited to attend the historic flag-hoisting ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.

Tribal Communities Invited to Ayodhya for Ram Temple Event

Tribal Guests Attend Ayodhya Ram Temple Event

Tribal and forest-dwelling communities from Sonbhadra, along with descendants of Babri case litigants, were invited to attend the historic flag-hoisting ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.

Representatives of tribal and forest-dwelling communities from Sonbhadra, invited as special guests for the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram temple, joined the invitees, including the son of a litigant in the Babri case, in Ayodhya on Tuesday.
Invited by the Shri Ram Mandir Trust, the visitors were given a grand welcome by the members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), officials said.
The Ram Mandir Trust has arranged for the accommodation of the guests at various locations across the holy city, ensuring all basic amenities, they said.
Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi said the visitors expressed gratitude for the hospitality.
&ldquo;They said that Lord Ram spent 14 years among forest-dwelling communities, and being part of this historic moment was a blessing for them,&rdquo; Tripathi told PTI.
The trust also arranged refreshments for the guests before ferrying them to the temple complex in electric vehicles, Tripathi said.
Raju Das, a priest at the Hanuman Garhi temple, said the trust has extended invitations to people from all sections of society.
Among the invitees was Iqbal Ansari, whose father Hashim Ansari was one of the original litigants in the Babri mosque case.
&ldquo;I am delighted to attend the programme,&rdquo; Ansari told reporters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a saffron flag, 10 feet high and 20 feet long, bearing the image of a radiant Sun symbolising Lord Ram's valour, an 'Om', and the Kovidara tree atop a 'shikhar' built in the traditional Nagara architectural style.
The ceremony is taking place on the auspicious Panchami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, coinciding with the Abhijit Muhurat of Ram and Sita's Vivah Panchami, a day signifying divine union, the prime minister's office said in a statement on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a roadshow in Ayodhya for the Dhwajarohan ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, paid obeisance at the Sapt Mandir, and will hoist a saffron flag atop the Nagara-style shikhar.

PM Modi holds roadshow to Ram temple ahead of flag ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a roadshow in Ayodhya for the Dhwajarohan ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, paid obeisance at the Sapt Mandir, and will hoist a saffron flag atop the Nagara-style shikhar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a roadshow to the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya for the &lsquo;Dhwajarohan&rsquo; &ndash; flag hoisting &ndash; ceremony marking the formal completion of the temple's construction.
The prime minister also paid obeisance at the Sapt Mandir within the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir complex ahead of the main event.
&ldquo;Landed in Ayodhya to take part in the Dhwajarohan Utsav at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir!" Modi posted on Facebook.
A large number of people, including women and youth, stood along the route to welcome Modi, showering flower petals on him.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel earlier welcomed the prime minister at the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport.
&ldquo;A hearty welcome and felicitation to the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the foremost of the seven sacred cities, Shri Ayodhya Dham,&rdquo; Adityanath posted on X in Hindi.
Many held the tricolour while some had the BJP&rsquo;s flag bearing the lotus symbol as the prime minister&rsquo;s convoy moved past them amid heavy security deployment.
After the roadshow, Modi visited the newly-built Sapt Mandir, which houses temples of Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari.
The &lsquo;Abhijit Muhurat&rsquo; for the flag hoisting ceremony is scheduled after 11.50 am.
The prime minister will hoist a right-angled triangular saffron flag, 10 feet high and 20 feet long, bearing the image of a radiant Sun symbolising Lord Ram's valour, an 'Om', and the Kovidara tree.
The flag will rise atop a 'shikhar' built in the traditional Nagara architectural style.
The ceremony is taking place on the auspicious Panchami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, coinciding with the Abhijit Muhurat of Ram and Sita's Vivah Panchami, a day signifying divine union, the prime minister's office said in a statement on Monday.

Yogi Adityanath says the Dhwaj Arohan ceremony at the Ram temple signifies not just the completion of construction but the values of Ram Rajya, cultural revival and the spiritual energy uniting devotees ahead of PM Modi’s visit.

Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Ram Temple Marks a New Era

Flag Hoisting at Ram Temple: A New Era

Yogi Adityanath says the Dhwaj Arohan ceremony at the Ram temple signifies not just the completion of construction but the values of Ram Rajya, cultural revival and the spiritual energy uniting devotees ahead of PM Modi&rsquo;s visit.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the &lsquo;Dhwaj Arohan&rsquo; &ndash; flag hoisting &ndash; ceremony at the Ram temple marks not only the completion of its construction but also symbolises the timeless values of 'Ram Rajya' and the enduring victory of faith.
Hours ahead of the event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Adityanath said in a series of Hindi posts on X that a "golden chapter" is being added to the history of faith, civilisation and humanity.
&ldquo;The grand saffron flag to be hoisted on the temple's &lsquo;shikhar&rsquo; by the Honourable Prime Minister, in the august presence of the RSS Sarsanghchalak, is a symbol of our religious and cultural revival,&rdquo; he said.
Calling the Ram temple the &ldquo;Rashtra Mandir&rdquo;, he described the flag as representing the invincibility of truth, the immortality of faith and the resurgence of culture.
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सप्तपुरियों में श्रेष्ठ श्री अयोध्या धाम में प्रभु श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर के शिखर पर आज आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> जी के कर-कमलों से भव्य भगवा ध्वज का आरोहण होने जा रहा है। सनातन संस्कृति के पुनर्जागरण का यह दिव्य संदेश पूरे भारतवर्ष में अदम्य आध्यात्मिक आत्मिक&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/pYVxzOdAug">pic.twitter.com/pYVxzOdAug</a>
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&ldquo;It is not merely a pennant, but a symbol of that inner strength which, in every era, tore through the darkness of adharma to keep the light of dharma intact,&rdquo; he wrote.
Adityanath said the ceremony at the Ram temple &ndash; one of the Saptpuris &ndash; is infusing "indomitable spiritual energy" across the country.
&ldquo;The faith, penance and long wait of crores of Ram devotees are reaching a new pinnacle today," he said.
Welcoming Modi to Ayodhya, the chief minister described him as "the world's most popular leader and the architect of New India".
He also extended greetings to Bhagwat, calling Ayodhya the land of "unbroken faith, national commitment and the foundation of Sanatan Dharma".
Welcoming the seers, religious leaders and devotees arriving here from different parts of India and abroad, Adityanath said their presence strengthens the resolve for national progress and cultural renaissance.

Ayodhya witnessed massive devotional gatherings as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to hoist the saffron flag at the Ram temple, marking the formal completion of its construction amid elaborate rituals and tight security.

Ayodhya decked up for PM Modi's saffron flag ceremony at Ram temple

Ayodhya witnessed massive devotional gatherings as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to hoist the saffron flag at the Ram temple, marking the formal completion of its construction amid elaborate rituals and tight security.

Ayodhya resonated with devotional fervour on Tuesday morning as thousands of devotees streamed into the temple town ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop the Ram temple, marking the formal completion of its construction.
From the crack of dawn, chants of "Jai Shri Ram" echoed across the city as visiting seers and pilgrims termed the hoisting of the temple flag -- a sacred ceremony called "Dhwaj Arohan" -- one of historic fulfilment.
Swami Narottamanand Giri, who arrived from Dalmau in Rae Bareli, said, "It is a day of immense fortune. This moment has come after great 'tapasya', and participating in the 'dhwaj arohan' is a matter of deep blessing."
Ninety-five-year-old seer Devendranand Giri, who has witnessed the temple movement since its early days, said he never imagined he would see this moment in his lifetime. "At this age, watching the temple stand completed gives me unparalleled joy," he told PTI Videos.
Gopal Rao, a special invitee to the Ram Mandir Trust, said the ceremony will be conducted by Prime Minister Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. "The rituals are complete. The prime minister will enter the premises at 10 am and stay till around 1.30 pm. 'Darshan', 'pooja', 'dhwaj arohan' and an address will all take place during this period," he said.
Rao added that depending on the timing of the programme, darshan for the public may resume from Tuesday evening, "otherwise, devotees will certainly get darshan from Wednesday".
Among those who arrived early was an elderly devotee. "This moment has come after 500 years. Our ancestors waited and sacrificed for this day. We are blessed to witness it," he said.
Another pilgrim expressed similar sentiment, calling the occasion "a blessing made possible by the sacrifices of generations".
Inside the temple, the priests have been conducting rituals for the last four days. Priest Bajrang Pandey said the concluding phase of the 'yagya' was underway. "From 7 am to 9 am, the remaining 'ahutis' are being offered. After the prime minister's programme, the 'yagya' will resume. Scholars from across the country -- Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra -- are present along with and local Vedic experts," Pandey said.
The city remained under a heavy security blanket, with extensive checking of incoming vehicles and questioning of passengers at all entry points. According to officials, 6,970 personnel, including ATS commandos, NSG snipers, cyber experts and specialised technical teams, have been deployed in the temple town. Anti-drone systems and advanced surveillance technology are active in and around the temple complex.
Senior officers are supervising crowd management, security screening, explosives detection and emergency response systems, while bomb squads, dog squads, VVIP protection units, fire personnel and rapid response teams are stationed at key points.
Prime Minister Modi will hoist a right-angled triangular saffron flag, 10 feet high and 20 feet long, bearing the image of a radiant Sun symbolising Lord Ram's valour, an 'Om', and the Kovidara tree. The flag will rise atop a 'shikhar' built in the traditional Nagara architectural style.
The ceremony is taking place on the auspicious Panchami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, coinciding with the Abhijit Muhurat of Shri Ram and Mata Sita's Vivah Panchami, a day signifying divine union, the prime minister's office said in a statement on Monday.
The date also marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who meditated in Ayodhya for 48 hours in the 17th century, it said.
During his visit, the prime minister will also offer prayers at the Ram Darbar Garbh Grah and the Ram Lalla Garbh Grah, and visit the Saptmandir, Sheshavtar Mandir and the Mata Annapurna temple.
The temple complex features 87 carved stone episodes from the Valmiki Ramayana on the outer walls of the shrine and 79 bronze-cast depictions from Indian culture along the enclosure walls.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an on-site review on Monday, issuing necessary instructions to ensure seamless arrangements for the ceremony.

Raja Ram was consecrated along with idols in eight new temples at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya on Ganga Dussehra, in the presence of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.

Consecration of 'Raja Ram' and other deities graces Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Raja Ram was consecrated along with idols in eight new temples at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya on Ganga Dussehra, in the presence of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.

The consecration of 'Raja Ram' &mdash; Lord Rama in his royal form &mdash; along with the enshrinement of idols in eight newly constructed temples within the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, was held on Thursday in Ayodhya in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
This marked the second major Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony at the temple. The first had taken place on January 22, 2024, when Ram Lalla was consecrated in a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The rituals were conducted during the &lsquo;Abhijit Muhurat&rsquo;, a period considered one of the most auspicious moments in the Hindu calendar.
The day began with prayers at the &lsquo;yajna mandap&rsquo; at 6:30 am, followed by a havan at 9 am that lasted for an hour. Subsequently, rituals began simultaneously at all eight temples within the complex. The use of visual technology, including cameras and large display screens, ensured that all ceremonies were conducted in perfect synchronicity.
According to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the deities consecrated include Shri Ram Darbar (the central shrine), Sheshavatar, Lord Shiva in the northeast (Ishan) direction, Lord Ganesha in the southeast (Agni) corner, Lord Hanuman in the southern wing, Surya (Sun God) in the southwest (Nairitya) corner, Goddess Bhagwati in the northwest (Vayavya) corner, and Goddess Annapurna in the northern wing.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Ram Temple, had darshan of the Shri Ram Darbar on the first floor, and also visited the nearby Hanumangarhi temple.
He later shared his sentiments on X, saying: "Today, in the holy birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya Dham, we are getting the great fortune of becoming a witness to the programme organised for the Pran-Pratishtha of the holy idols of gods in the eight temples including Shri Ram Darbar on the first floor of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple."
He added: "This auspicious occasion is a new expression of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'. Victory to Siyavar Shri Ramachandra!"
The BJP, which governs both the Centre and Uttar Pradesh, also posted on X: "The second festival of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha concluded today in Ayodhya. A step towards Ram Rajya".
Ram Temple trustee Anil Mishra said the ceremonies were conducted strictly as per Vedic traditions and involved the participation of learned Brahmins from across the country. "The day of Ganga Dussehra will symbolise a new beginning. It will be the moment when the fruits of centuries of penance, struggle, and faith will manifest in tangible form," he said.
The event was held on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra. Ahead of the ceremony, Mahant Raghuvar Sharan, chief priest of Rasik Niwas Temple in Ayodhya, had said: "This year, Ganga Dussehra will not only be sacred but also historic, as after a long struggle of 500 years, Lord Ram, known as 'Rajarama', will be ceremonially installed on the first floor of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya."
Explaining the spiritual relevance of the date, Ayodhya-based astrologer Pandit Kalki Ram stated: "Any auspicious deed performed on Ganga Dussehra yields manifold results. Perhaps this is why the Ram Temple Trust chose this day for the consecration of Rajarama."
The occasion drew massive crowds, with pilgrims thronging the temple complex to witness what many called a landmark moment in Ayodhya's and the nation's spiritual history.
Following Thursday&rsquo;s rituals, entry to the Ram Darbar and other temples within the complex has been temporarily closed to both the general public and VIPs, according to District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde.
He said the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will convene on Saturday to finalise the date on which the Ram Darbar and six other temples will be opened to the public. "In the first phase, the Ram Darbar will be opened for public visits," Funde said, adding that access to the remaining temples will follow in later phases. The date for their opening will be announced separately.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attends the third day of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, calling it an expression of 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat.'

Yogi Adityanath attends Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attends the third day of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, calling it an expression of 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat.'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is attending the ongoing 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Darbar idols on the first floor of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.&nbsp;
Sharing his sentiments on social media, CM Yogi expressed his fortune to witness the sacred program, describing it as a true reflection of 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat'.
On X, he posted, "Today, in the holy birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya Dham, I am getting the great fortune of becoming a witness to the program organised for the Pran-Pratishtha of the holy idols of gods in the eight temples including Shri Ram Darbar on the first floor of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. This auspicious occasion is a new expression of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat'. Victory to Siyavar Shri Ramachandra!"
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प्रभु श्री राम की पावन जन्मभूमि अयोध्या धाम में आज श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर के प्रथम तल पर श्री राम दरबार सहित अष्ट देवालयों में पवित्र देव विग्रहों की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा हेतु आयोजित कार्यक्रम का साक्षी बनने का परम सौभाग्य प्राप्त हो रहा है। यह पावन अवसर 'एक भारत-श्रेष्ठ भारत' की&hellip;
&mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1930419494750400617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The 'Pran Pratishtha' program, which began on June 3, is now in its third day as of June 5. Updates shared by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on X detailed the ceremonial Vedic rituals performed on the first day in the Yagyashala. These rituals were aimed at the installation of Shri Ram Darbar and other deities in the surrounding Ashta Devalayas on the temple&rsquo;s first floor.
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जय श्रीराम! श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर के प्रथम तल पर श्री राम दरबार सहित अष्ट देवालयों में देव विग्रहों के प्राणप्रतिष्ठा कार्यक्रम के प्रथम दिवस पर यज्ञशाला में विभिन्न शास्त्रीय अनुष्ठान का शुभारंभ हुआ Jai Shri Ram! On the first day of the Pran Pratishtha ceremonies, various&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/5A2nqzJ8G1">pic.twitter.com/5A2nqzJ8G1</a>
&mdash; Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShriRamTeerth/status/1929926158788817403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The second day of the event saw the continuation of rituals, with the trust reporting, "On the second day of the Pran Pratishtha anushthan, various adhivas were performed, and the utsav vigrahas were taken on a Parikrama of the mandir premises. In addition to the Yajna Mandap, rituals were also conducted in the devalayas where the Pran Pratishtha will be carried out."
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प्राण प्रतिष्ठा समारोह के दूसरे दिन आज विभिन्न अधिवास हुए तथा उत्सव विग्रहों का परिसर भ्रमण कराया गया। आज यज्ञमंडप के अलावा प्राण प्रतिष्ठा वाले स्थानों पर भी पूजन हुआ। उत्सव विग्रहों ने परिसर भ्रमण किया, तत्पश्चात शय्या निवास तथा प्रासाद वास्तु पूजन हुआ। बाद में यज्ञशाला में&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/SCuPx8QxSU">pic.twitter.com/SCuPx8QxSU</a>
&mdash; Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShriRamTeerth/status/1930326161860501607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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They added, "The utsav vigrahas did parikrama of the mandir complex, following which rituals like Shayya Nivas and Prasada Vastu Puja were conducted. Later, a havan and aarti were performed in the Yagyashala. The Annadhivasa, Ghritadhivasa, Jaladhivasa, Pushpa Nivasa, Sharkaradhivasa, and Shayya Adhivasa were all performed sequentially."
Apart from these events, CM Yogi is also scheduled to attend the Saryu Jayanti Janmotsav in Ayodhya on June 5, as informed by Mahant Rajkumar Das Maharaj, head of Shriramvallabhkunj. Organised by the Anjaneya Sewa Trust, this week-long celebration running from June 5 to 11 will feature a series of devotional events, rituals, and spiritual discourses.

The sacred Pran Pratishtha rituals of Ram Darbar started at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya, with lakhs of devotees attending. The ceremony will continue until June 5.

Pran Pratishtha rituals begin at Ram Darbar in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya

The sacred Pran Pratishtha rituals of Ram Darbar started at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya, with lakhs of devotees attending. The ceremony will continue until June 5.

The sacred rituals of &lsquo;Pran Pratishtha&rsquo; for the Ram Darbar on the first floor of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya commenced today with great devotion and enthusiasm.&nbsp;
Devotees were seen standing in long queues, eager to offer their prayers at the temple, which has become a major spiritual hub since its inauguration.
Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das shared the scale of the event, stating, &ldquo;The rituals of Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' are starting from today. Lakhs of devotees are visiting the temple (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple) after taking a dip in the Sarayu River...&rdquo; He further added, &ldquo;On January 22, 'Pran Pratishtha' was done for the 'baal roop' (child form) of Lord Rama, now it is Raja Ram (King Ram).&rdquo;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Ayodhya, UP | Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das says, "The rituals of Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' are starting from today. Lakhs of devotees are visiting the temple (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple) after taking dip in the Sarayu River..." <a href="https://t.co/Q6TtSIzxmP">pic.twitter.com/Q6TtSIzxmP</a>
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The temple complex was adorned with vibrant and decorative lighting ahead of the ceremony, which began at 6:30 AM and will continue until June 5.&nbsp;
As part of the spiritual preparations, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra posted visuals on X of the Kalash Yatra held along the banks of the Sarayu River.
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श्री राम जन्मभूमि परिसर स्थित अष्ट देवालयों में कल से प्रारंभ हो रही प्राण प्रतिष्ठा से पूर्व आज पूज्य संतों, आचार्यों, श्री राम जन्मभूमि तीर्थक्षेत्र के न्यासीगण, प्रबुद्ध नागरिकों तथा अपार जनसमूह की उपस्थिति में आज पुण्य सलिला सरयू के तट से मंगल कलश यात्रा का आयोजन हुआ। Ahead&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/aZH92SXeH4">pic.twitter.com/aZH92SXeH4</a>
&mdash; Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShriRamTeerth/status/1929572577938178165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The official X post read, &ldquo;Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha karyakram at the eight devalay inside Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, a sacred Kalash Yatra was organised today from the holy banks of the Sarayu river, in the esteemed presence of revered saints, acharyas, trustees of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, distinguished citizens, and a large gathering of devotees.&rdquo;
Adding to the ongoing festivities, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to attend the Saryu Jayanti Janmotsav celebrations on June 5 in Ayodhya. The event, organised by the Anjaneya Sewa Trust, will run from June 5 to 11.&nbsp;
According to Mahant Rajkumar Das Maharaj, head of Shriramvallabhkunj, the week-long programme will include devotional events, religious rituals, and spiritual discourses.

The second phase of the consecration ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya commences Tuesday with high security, including ATS deployment. Rituals will culminate on June 5, coinciding with Ganga Dussehra

Ayodhya set for grand second phase of Ram Mandir consecration today

The second phase of the consecration ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya commences Tuesday with high security, including ATS deployment. Rituals will culminate on June 5, coinciding with Ganga Dussehra.

The second phase of the consecration ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya will begin on Tuesday, officials said.
As a precursor to the 'pran pratishtha', a grand sacred procession was flagged off from the banks of the Saryu River on Monday, they said.
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श्री राम जन्मभूमि परिसर स्थित अष्ट देवालयों में कल से प्रारंभ हो रही प्राण प्रतिष्ठा से पूर्व आज पूज्य संतों, आचार्यों, श्री राम जन्मभूमि तीर्थक्षेत्र के न्यासीगण, प्रबुद्ध नागरिकों तथा अपार जनसमूह की उपस्थिति में आज पुण्य सलिला सरयू के तट से मंगल कलश यात्रा का आयोजन हुआ। Ahead&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/aZH92SXeH4">pic.twitter.com/aZH92SXeH4</a>
&mdash; Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShriRamTeerth/status/1929572577938178165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Police and administration officials have placed Ayodhya on high alert ahead of the event. Commandos from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) along with armoured vehicles have been deployed around the temple complex, which has been declared a red zone. Surveillance will continue round-the-clock in three shifts.
According to an official statement, the upcoming rituals will include the consecration of idols in the Ram Darbar on the temple's first floor and in six other temples within the complex walls.
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नव्य भव्य श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मन्दिर के नवनिर्मित आठ देवालयों में एक संग अनुष्ठानपूर्वक प्राण प्रतिष्ठा होगी। परकोटा के ईशान कोण पर शिवलिंग, अग्निकोण में प्रथम पूज्य श्री गणेश, दक्षिणी भुजा के मध्य में महाबली हनुमान, नैऋत्य कोण में प्रत्यक्ष देवता सूर्य, वायव्य कोण में मां भगवती,&hellip;
&mdash; Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShriRamTeerth/status/1927633102592962649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The main ceremonies will culminate on June 5, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra.
The Kalash Yatra began on Monday evening from the Saryu Ghat and proceeded through Veena Chowk, Ram Path, Singar Haat and Rang Mahal Barrier before reaching the temple premises.
On June 3 and 4, rituals including fire offerings accompanied by the chanting of 1,975 mantras, recitation of the Ram Raksha Stotra, Hanuman Chalisa and other devotional hymns will be held from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm. The main consecration of the idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman along with six other temples will take place on June 5.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to attend four key events, including the main consecration ceremony, the Saryu Trayodashi Utsav, the birthday celebrations of trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, and an event on the World Environment Day.
Champat Rai, secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, issued a statement urging the public not to visit Ayodhya solely based on news of the rituals. No public invitations have been issued for June 3 to 5.
Rai clarified that while the temple remains open for 'darshan' of Ram Lalla, the first-floor Ram Darbar and nearby temples are still under construction and are not open to devotees.
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श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर का दिव्य स्वर्णमंडित शिखर तथा नवनिर्मित प्रथम तल The divine, gold-adorned shikhar and the newly constructed first floor of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. <a href="https://t.co/yIIUUcxoJx">pic.twitter.com/yIIUUcxoJx</a>
&mdash; Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShriRamTeerth/status/1929573437204262999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said extensive arrangements -- including shaded waiting areas, drinking water, sanitation and ORS sachets -- have been made for visitors at both the Ram Mandir and Hanumangarhi. Emergency hospital beds have also been reserved across the district.
Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover said multiple site inspections have been conducted and security has been fortified at all levels, both inside and outside the temple. Personnel from the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF) are also deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
A similar three-day celebration was held on January 11, marking the first anniversary of the original 'pran pratishtha' was held on January 22 last year.
It was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. That event drew lakhs of devotees. A large turnout is expected again this week.

Ahead of the grand Pran Pratishtha on June 5, sculptor Satyanarayan details the Ram Darbar idols' creation as temple construction nears completion.

Ram Darbar idols set for consecration on June 5 in Ayodhya

Ahead of the grand Pran Pratishtha on June 5, sculptor Satyanarayan details the Ram Darbar idols' creation as temple construction nears completion.

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony scheduled for June 5 at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, sculptor Satyanarayan has shared key details about the sacred idols being installed in the Ram Darbar.
Speaking to ANI, Satyanarayan said, &ldquo;The Ram Darbar is of 4.5 ft. All the other sculptures are built according to that... It has idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, the sun god, Goddess Durga, Lord Hanuman, Saptrishi, Shatrughan, Bharat, Annapurna and many others. The idols of Ram and Sita are made from one stone, while the other idols are made of another stone.&rdquo;
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony will span three days, with prayers and devotional events starting on June 3. According to Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the ceremony will conclude on June 5.
&ldquo;Preparations are complete, including essential works like waterproofing and repellency, which will continue as needed. However, the core construction of the main temple will be finalised, marking a historic milestone. The remaining construction within the temple premises is on track for completion by September-October, per the planned schedule,&rdquo; Mishra said.
He added that major parts of the project&mdash;such as the Parakota, Peshavatar Temple, and the Sapt Mandir&mdash;are either completed or nearing completion. &ldquo;The Sapt Mandir, housing seven pavilions and statues of sages, is already finished.&nbsp;
Additionally, the Pushkarni water reservoir at the centre has been completed. By the end of 2025, all construction projects initiated in 2020 are expected to be fully realised,&rdquo; he added.
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is being constructed in the traditional Nagara architectural style. The temple spans 380 feet in length (east-west), 250 feet in width, and rises to a height of 161 feet.&nbsp;
It is supported by 392 intricately carved pillars and 44 elaborately designed doors. The pillars and walls feature detailed depictions of Hindu deities and mythological figures.
At the heart of the temple, in the sanctum sanctorum, rests the idol of Shri Ram Lalla in his childhood form. Since the initial Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla earlier this year, the temple has seen a significant surge in footfall. Daily visits to the Hanumangarhi Ram Temple have also increased steadily as Ayodhya continues to draw lakhs of devotees.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and participated in the Timeless Ayodhya Literature and Arts Festival.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Ram Mandir, reviews Navratri preparations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and participated in the Timeless Ayodhya Literature and Arts Festival.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Friday, where he offered prayers and took part in the "Timeless Ayodhya: Literature and Arts Festival." The event, organized in Ayodhya, celebrated the city's deep cultural and spiritual significance.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir <a href="https://t.co/wWmz4p5eug">pic.twitter.com/wWmz4p5eug</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1902948205295440294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Speaking at the festival, Adityanath emphasized Ayodhya&rsquo;s role as a cornerstone of India&rsquo;s Sanatan tradition. He stated, "Ayodhya is one of the basis of India's Sanatan land. From the long time, it has been the inspiration for Sanatana Dharm.... Ayodhya is the very first land of culture. In this same Ayodhya, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ram was born. The event being organised on the land of Lord Ram is wonderful."
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister visited the Pateshwari Devi Temple in Balrampur, where he offered prayers and fed cows at the temple's Gaushala. Additionally, he held a meeting with district officials to review preparations for the upcoming Navratri celebrations at the temple. The discussions centered on ensuring smooth arrangements for devotees during the festival, which is set to begin on March 30, 2025.
Chaitra Navratri, one of the two most widely observed Navratris in India, is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. The festival concludes with Rama Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Ram. Navratri is observed with great devotion across the country, featuring rituals, prayers, and cultural festivities.
In another key event, CM Adityanath inaugurated the newly constructed Tehsil Building in Mihimpurwa, Bahraich district, which was completed at a cost of ₹845.19 lakh. During the inauguration, he criticized the inefficiency and corruption of previous governments, pledging to implement better governance for the people of Uttar Pradesh.
Highlighting the legacy of Maharaj Suheldev, the Chief Minister spoke about his courageous efforts in defending the region from foreign invaders. He noted that Maharaj Suheldev&rsquo;s valor ensured India's security for 150 years, preventing foreign forces from making further advances.

Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, passed away at 85 after suffering a brain stroke. He served as the temple’s head priest for over six decades, including during the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992.

Ayodhya Ram temple head priest Mahant Satyendra Das passes away at 85

Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, passed away at 85 after suffering a brain stroke. He served as the temple&rsquo;s head priest for over six decades, including during the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992.

Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, died at a hospital on Wednesday.&nbsp;
The 85-year-old was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) earlier this month after he suffered a brain stroke.&nbsp;
"Satendra Das ji, Chief Priest of Ram Mandir Ayodhya, breathed his last today. He was admitted to HDU (High Dependency Unit) of the neurology ward on February 3 with a stroke in critical condition," the hospital said.
He served as the head priest of the temple since he was 20-years-old, including during the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992.
Das, who hailed from the Nirvani Akhara, was among the most accessible saints of Ayodhya and the go-to person for many mediapersons from across the country wanting information on Ayodhya and Ram temple developments.
He was barely nine months into his job as chief priest when the Babri mosque was demolished on December 6, 1992.
Post-demolition, Das continued to serve as the head priest when prayers were offered to the Ram Lalla idol under a makeshift tent.
Vishva Hindu Parishad&rsquo;s Ayodhya-based spokesman Sharad Sharma condoled the demise of Das. "He was a widely respected figure and among those who knew the history of the Ayodhya movement by heart. We condole his death,&rdquo; Sharma said.

Preparations are underway for the first anniversary of the Ram Lalla idol consecration at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled from January 11 to 13.

First Anniversary of Ram Lalla Consecration: Common People Invited for Celebrations

Preparations are underway for the first anniversary of the Ram Lalla idol consecration at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Scheduled from January 11 to 13, the event will include cultural performances, Ram Katha discourses and participation from both commoners and VIPs.

Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya this weekend.
Scheduled from January 11 to 13, the celebrations aim to include commoners, who were unable to attend the historic ceremony last year, alongside around 110 invited VIPs, according to the temple trust.
A German hangar tent has been installed at the Angad Teela site, capable of hosting up to 5,000 people. Common people will have the opportunity to witness the grand event, which include classical cultural performances, rituals, and daily Ram Katha discourses at the pavilion and Yagnashala.
"The trust has decided to invite common people who could not attend the initial consecration ceremony last year. They will be allowed to join all three days of events at Angad Teela," said Champat Rai, the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
The trust said that invitation letters have been distributed to guests, including the 110 VIPs, many of whom missed the original pran pratishtha ceremony on January 22, 2024. "Those unable to attend last year will be included in this anniversary celebration," Rai added.
The daily schedule features Ram Katha sessions starting at 2 pm, followed by discourses on the Ramcharitmanas (manas pravachan) and cultural performances. Prasad distribution is planned for each morning, ensuring that attendees enjoy a devotional and spiritual experience.
Decorations at the Yagna site and preparations for the festival are nearing completion, according to the temple trust's media office.
The pavilion and Yagnashala will serve as key venues for these festivities, providing a rare opportunity for the public to be part of the ongoing celebrations.
Earlier on January 5, a government press note stated that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will perform the Ram Lalla 'abhishek' at the temple here on January 11.
Champat Rai earlier said that January 11 marks the one year of the establishment of the newly-built temple at Ayodhya Dham.
The Trust has already extended invitations to saints and devotees from across the country, with Rai urging residents and pilgrims to participate in the celebrations, making at least a one-day visit during the three-day festival and experience the spiritual atmosphere of Ayodhya.
The Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on January 22, 2024, a landmark event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lakhs of people watched the 'pran pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony on television at their homes and in neighbourhood temples, savouring the historic moment.

West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque

BJP's Ram Temple vs. TMC's Mosque in Murshidabad

The BJP said the temple&rsquo;s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque modelled after the Babri Masjid at Beldanga in the same district.
The BJP said the temple&rsquo;s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. BJP&rsquo;s Berhampore organisational district president, Shakharav Sarkar, said land for the temple has already been identified, and the project is estimated to cost Rs 10 crore.&nbsp;
"We have already identified a land in Beharampore area and the construction work for the Ram Temple based on the design of the temple on Ayodhya will begin soon," he told reporters.
Kabir, the TMC MLA from Beldanga, had on Tuesday announced plans for the mosque, which he said would honour the sentiments of the region&rsquo;s significant minority population.
His remarks have sparked political controversy, with opposition parties accusing him of attempting to polarise communities for political gain.
The BJP&rsquo;s counterproposal to build a Ram temple is seen as a strategic move to strengthen its presence among the Hindu community in Murshidabad, a district where minorities make up around 75 per cent of the population.
Responding to the controversy, the TMC distanced itself from Kabir&rsquo;s remarks, describing them as his personal opinion.
&ldquo;The TMC has nothing to do with this statement of Kabir,&rdquo; a senior party leader said.&nbsp;
Kabir&rsquo;s announcement has also drawn criticism from the Congress, which accused him of playing divisive politics in a sensitive region.

Kishor pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's power as a "brand" has waned significantly in the 2024 elections compared to the 2014 polls.

Is Ram Mandir yielding votes for BJP? Prashant Kishor reveals 

Kishor pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's power as a "brand" has waned significantly in the 2024 elections compared to the 2014 polls.

Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top brass of the BJP have been raking up the Ram temple construction in its election rallies, political strategist Prashant Kishor believes that the saffron party will not get even a single voter in the name of the temple.
In an interview with RTV Andhra Pradesh on May 17, Kishor said that the temple only finds resonance among the core BJP voters, while everyone else won't vote based on the issue. He said that there would be no incremental benefit for the BJP.
He further said that though Modi may not face any challenge from the opposition parties, he will definitely face the wrath of the people of this country.
"Ram Mandir is a big issue for BJP supporters. I didn't find anyone who was not giving the BJP vote in the name of Ram mandir earlier and will vote based on it today...there's no incremental benefit," &nbsp;he said in an interview with RTV Andhra Pradesh earlier this week.
"People are seeing in this election that brand Modi is not invincible. It's not like no one can challenge him. People are giving him a challenge, whether a political party or a leader challenges him or not," Kishor added.
He mentioned that opposition parties or their alliances might be weak, but the opposition from the people in the country is not weak.
"In a country where more than 60 crore people don't earn more than Rs 100 per day, there the Opposition against the government can never be weakened. Never make that mistake," Prashant Kishor said.&nbsp;
He said that PM Modi and BJP are definitely facing a challenge in this election.
"Rural distress is a major issue in the country...even after this if BJP is winning, that means the opposition parties are not strong enough or reliable."
"But that doesn't mean that every person of this country is happy with" the Modi government," the political strategist added.
Kishor pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's power as a "brand" has waned significantly in the 2024 elections compared to the 2014 polls.
He said, "In 2024, people are feeling that there's no one else to vote for... Brand Modi is weakening...the power of brand Modi is declining in comparison to what was seen in 2014 and 2019."

Amish Tripathi talks about why he felt the need to make a documentary on the history of the Ram temple

'Not left or right, it is Ram-wing': Amish Tripathi on new Ram temple documentary

Amish Tripathi talks about why he felt the need to make a documentary on the history of the Ram temple

Author Amish Tripathi believes that the rebuilding of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is a 'moment of unity'. Speaking to Editorji's Vikram Chandra, the author said the legal procedure that led to the construction of the new Ram temple is 'an example' how such matters can be handled across the world without giving in to the 'tempers of the moment'.&nbsp;
Amish Tripathi also spoke about his documentary 'Ram Janmabhoomi Temple: The Return of a Splendid Sun' which chronicles the history of the Ram temple.&nbsp;
Here are some excerpts from the interview:
Vikram Chandra: Hello everyone, welcome to this Editorji special. We have with us none other than Amish Tripathi, who is of course India's number 1 best known author. The person behind the Ramchandra series, also the person behind the &lsquo;The Immortals of Meluha&rsquo;. If you really want to understand anything about Indian culture, Indian mythology and, by the way, Indian history also if you put Suheldev and other such stories into the mix, no one better could tell us about our own history and our own heritage and our own mythology more than Amish. So, Amish it's always a pleasure talking to you.&nbsp;
Amish Tripathi: Thank you Vikram. What an embarrassing introduction, thank you so much! I'll try live up to it.&nbsp;
Vikram Chandra: Accurate. It may be embarrassing but accurate. The interesting thing is&hellip; that is what I want to talk to you about&hellip; is you are now moving written text to video. This new documentary that you have just done on the Ram Mandir is actually been really burning up the charts right, it was fairly, it was beating a lot of movies when I last saw the Jio numbers.&nbsp;
Amish Tripathi: Yeah, it's&hellip; You know I think...the thing that struck me is that the rebuilding of this temple is actually, in a way, a seminal moment. Not just for a country, for a civilisation. Many, particularly among the youth, don't truly understand the significance of this. You can't blame them, because no one is telling them the entire story. You know, from the beginning till now, from the birth of Lord Ram till now&hellip; we thought that how about if we make a documentary on this. And we actually had a brief, you know the director, he actually said, "Look, we will not be left wing or right wing, we will only be Ram wing."
It is essentially a story which actually carries everyone along so that people can understand what truly happened, right. So what this documentary does&hellip; first of all we have the who is who, anyone associated with the movement and the temple itself. So, honourable Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth, Shri Shri Ravi Shankar who was in the mediation panel, Chief Justice Bobde who was in the panel that actually issued the judgement, Madhu Trehan who was among the only journalist who actually had video evidence of what happened in 1992.&nbsp;
We had historians like Meenakshi Jain, KK Mohammed the legendary archaeologist who was part of the group which actually did excavation work there&hellip;BR Mani who was the chief of the excavation that was ordered by the honourable high court of Prayagraj, then Allahabad. You know, so it truly is, and of course we got you know, even folk singers like Malini Awasthi who celebrates Lord Ram&hellip; Amjad Ali Khan who many don&rsquo;t know made the music for Ramayana. It is essentially a story of what Lord Ram means to us. The story of the temple itself from the beginning till now and what is the way forward. So, this actually&hellip; if you want to see one documentary to understand the entire story and a short one&hellip; 75 minutes that's it&hellip; this is the one to see. &nbsp;
Vikram Chandra: But you know, can I ask you one question, the issue with the story like this, the story of Lord Ram, is that sometimes it is very difficult to get everyone to understand or accept or to even be on the same page as what the story was and who better to point at out than you because your reading of the story of Lord Ram himself is very different from what the traditional story around him is with the fact that he was not&hellip; everyone believes that he was the most revered and the most loved person in Ayodhya through his entire childhood, your books have them actually is being almost an outcast.
Amish Tripathi: And he suffered, he suffered a lot, but even in the traditional Ramayana, he did suffer a lot. And I think that's a thing to learn from lord Ram that there are...
Vikram Chandra: But Amish, there are people of Ayodhya, everyone believes that people of Ayodhya loved Lord Ram all through his growing years and you are saying that is not true.&nbsp;
Amish Tripathi: No, in fact, even in the traditional Ramayana, there were some who didn't, like Manthara didn't, like Ma Kaikeyi didn't but how did he behave with them as well. Like the dhobi, when he came back, he didn't (like Ram). He questioned him as well. But how did he behave, and to me that is the lesson from Lord Ram. Someone like Ravan, he suffered greatly, but his reaction to his suffering was that he would revisit it to the world times ten. If you hurt me, I will hurt the entire world&hellip; that was Ravan's approach, right. Lord Ram&rsquo;s approach was that even to those who behave unfairly with him like Ma Kaikeyi, he behaved even more nobly, right. And this is one of the things, you know one of the things that beautifully came up in our documentary.
You know, we had of course, you know a sadhu who spoke to us. He told us his wonderful folk tradition that when Ravan was battlling Lord Ram and Lord Ram had defeated him. He let Ravana go saying he does not attack someone who is unarmed. Ravan then tells his wife Mandodari that there are many who say that Ram is the ideal son, the ideal friend, the ideal brother, but Ram is the ideal enemy as well. Ravan was lucky that he had an enemy like Lord Ram. So, in that sense, lord Ram is a precursor to what Mahatma Gandhi said&hellip; if you behave nobly, of course you improve your own character, but you actually improve the character of your enemy as well. Because even they are forced to, and I think these are the things that we can learn from Ram and the story. &nbsp; &nbsp;
This is a story that emerged for us from the way the Ram Janmabhoomi movement happened. And of course what happened in 1992, and even those who were there like, you know... the former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani said that was wrong, but, if you see the movement after that, it was actually taken through a torturous process of law, where evidence was presented. There are such similar instances across the world, Hagia Sophia for example, right. What happened us, happened to many other cultures, you know across the world. This can be an example of how such issues can be handled. Not through the tempers of the moment and violence. But through a calm process of law where evidence is presented.
What's the benefit of something like this Vikram? One of the things that we learned, someone like Iqbal sahab who was actually one of the Muslim litigants, right, in the case and he actually said, I'm paraphrasing, but he said that if evidence is presented, you know that there was indeed a temple, he said he will accept his mistake and come for the darshan. And do you know that he was actually there on 22nd January. He said I want to come for the darshan&hellip; he was invited and he came, you know. If you go through a process of law where evidence is presented, where both sides can actually see what happens, it will probably lead to a better outcome. That was my learning, you know, from a documentary like this.
Vikram Chandra: Coming back to 1992 and the riot after that, obviously, the Ram Temple itself has become a highly politicised issue, not just the Ram Temple, even a simple phrase like &lsquo;Jai Shree Ram&rsquo;, which basically means victory to lord Ram, even that phrase became politically charged, a politically loaded phrase, right. Which is why it was interesting that on the 22nd, &lsquo;Jai Siya Ram&rsquo;, &lsquo;Siyavar Ram Chandra ki Jai&rsquo;, those sort of slogans were being used. How do you view that part of it? The politicisation of what is in&hellip; in other senses&hellip; something rooted in our history and our culture and our mythology.
Amish Tripathi: So look, politics does enter at times and one can't, you know, kind of step away from that. But the way I see it is politics will do what politics must. But there are those of us who are looking only at society and I think when you're looking at society, essentially, you're looking at a longer term period. Politics is by its very nature, and you can't blame politicians for that, is short term oriented because every politician will, and it's natural, will look only at the next elections as they should, you know, that's their job, right. Those of us who speak on society who speak on social issues, which are, which are much more long term oriented where the space one is looking at is at a much longer. It's not just for a few years, it is looking at a 20-year, 30-year period.&nbsp;
If you look at it from that perspective, then I think the rebuilding of the temple can be a moment of unity.&nbsp;

Rs 100 crores will be invested in Jeewani Hospitality Private Limited which is under incorporation for 50% of the aggregate share capital on a fully diluted basis through swap for building a 5 star hotel which is less than 1KM away from Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

EaseMyTrip enters hospitality sector; to invest Rs 100-crore for 5 star hotel in Ayodhya

<h2>Rs 100 crores will be invested in Jeewani Hospitality Private Limited which is under incorporation for 50% of the aggregate share capital on a fully diluted basis through swap for building a 5 star hotel which is less than 1KM away from Ram Mandir in Ayodhya</h2>

Ram Mandir:&nbsp;Travel agency EaseMyTrip is all set to foray into hospitality sector as it plans to open a five-star hotel in Ayodhya, close to the vicinity of Ram Temple, which was inaugurated on January 22. The Board of the company has approved the proposal.
<h3>5-star hotel in Ayodhya</h3>
As per the proposal, a 5-star hotel will be built in Ayodhya which is less than 1KM from Shree Ram Mandir. Rs 100 crores will be invested in Jeewani Hospitality Private Limited which is under incorporation for 50% of the aggregate share capital on a fully diluted basis through swap.&nbsp;
An aggregate share is the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time. Fully diluted basis through swap includes fresh issuance of the Company&rsquo;s own equity shares on preferential basis.
"The Board of Directors (&ldquo;Board&rdquo;) of Easy Trip Planners Limited (&ldquo;Company&rdquo;) in its meeting held today, i.e., on February 11, 2024, has, inter alia considered and in-principally approved the proposal to open a 5-star hotel in Ayodhya which is less than 1Km from Shree Ram Mandir through an investment of an amount of up to Rs 100 crores in Jeewani Hospitality Private Limited, a company under incorporation for 50% of the aggregate share capital of the said company on a fully diluted basis through swap i.e., fresh issuance of the Company&rsquo;s own equity shares on preferential basis", the company said in a statement.
<h3>Nishat Pitti on hotel</h3>
EaseMyTrip CEO and co-founder Nishant Pitti said on X (former Twitter) Sunday: "..we have greenlit a groundbreaking proposal to venture into the hospitality sector with the establishment of a luxurious 5-star hotel in Ayodhya, strategically located less than 1 km from the revered Shree Ram Mandir. This decision marks a significant investment milestone of up to Rs 100 crore in Jeewani Hospitality Pvt Ltd, the entity spearheading this ambitious project."
"By leveraging EaseMyTrip&rsquo;s expertise in the travel and tourism industry, coupled with Jeewani Hospitality&rsquo;s commitment to excellence in hospitality, the venture is poised to set new standards in luxury accommodation in Ayodhya," he added.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Just now we have greenlit a groundbreaking proposal to venture into the hospitality sector with the establishment of a luxurious 5-star hotel in Ayodhya, strategically located less than 1 kilometer from the revered Shree Ram Mandir. This decision marks a significant investment&hellip;
&mdash; Nishant Pitti (@nishantpitti) <a href="https://twitter.com/nishantpitti/status/1756592210869363188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
EaseMyTrip reported a 9.6 increase in net profit at Rs 45.6 crore in the December quarter of FY24 up from ₹41.69 crore during the same period a year ago on the back of robust growth in travel demand.
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The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will reportedly discuss the new Ram temple in Ayodhya on February 10.

Discussion on Ram Mandir in Parliament on Saturday

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will reportedly discuss the new Ram temple in Ayodhya on February 10.

The BJP has issued a whip to its MPs in Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha to ensure their presence in Parliament on Saturday on account of some "very important" legislative business, which will be tabled for discussion and passage.
Though there was no official word on the nature of the business on the last day of the last session before the Lok Sabha polls, some party leaders said there is a possibility that it may touch the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had attended the consecration ceremony at the temple on January 22.
The event generated a nationwide appeal and the BJP believes that the temple issue will help create a positive atmosphere in its favour in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
The government has in the past thrown a surprise by introducing some significant items at the last minute.
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