Live Blog: Ayodhya's grand Ram Mandir inauguration

Referring to India's lunar mission, Modi said: "I will urge the youths to be proud of their tradition (virasat) and modernness to take India ahead."

Ram Temple will be a witness to India's development in coming days: Modi

Time for Ram to Rashtra consciousness now: Modi

This is the time. This is the right time. We have to the lay the foundation of a thousand year from today: Modi

Kalchakra is changing. Our generation has been chosen for this: Modi

The impact of Ram’s prathishta is for thousands of years: Modi

This is not just a temple of god. This is a temple of Indian consciousness: Modi

This is also the pran Prathishta of Indian culture: Modi

Ram is not fire, he is energy. He is not conflict but solution: Modi

Ram is a point of solution and not a matter of struggle. Ram belongs to everyone: Modi

The creation of Ram Temple is a reflection of peace and patience as showcased by Indian society: Modi

This moment is a moment of India’s maturity. It is not just a moment of triumph but humility: Modi

Ram is everywhere in our life. In every age people experienced Ram in different forms: Modi

From the seas to Sarayu bank I travelled and felt Ram’s presence everywhere: PM Modi

We ask for forgiveness to Lord Ram too. There must have been something lacking in us that we could not do it for such a long time. We hope Lord Ram will forgive us: Modi

Ram Temple is built with full justice: PM Modi

I thank the judiciary for giving the justice: PM Modi

I apologise to Lord Ram for making him wait: PM Modi

The country is now rising from past slavery to script a new beginning: Modi

I felt divinity today inside. My body is still in that moment: Modi

People are witnessing this historic moment: PM Modi

People will talk about this moment even 100 years later: PM Modi

We got a Ram Mandir: PM Modi

Ram Lalla will not stay in a tent now. He will stay in the grand temple: PM Modi

22 January, 2024 is not just a date but the origin of a new time cycle: PM Modi

PM Modi begins his speech

PM Modi breaks his fast after Pran Pratishtha ceremony

UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses gathering

Overjoyed to be here: Isha Ambani in Ayodhya

Reliance retail business head Isha Ambani arrived at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya along with her husband Anand Piramal on Monday. 

"Today is one of the most sacred days for us and we are just overjoyed to be here," Isha told ANI. 

PM Modi to address gathering in Ram Temple shortly

PM Modi inaugurates Ram Temple, unveils Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya

Scripting history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the much-awaited Ram Temple and unveiled the Ram Lalla idol in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Modi was accompanied by RSS chief Mohan Bhagawat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the rituals, which were performed by the Prime Minister.

Prayers at Ram Temple underway

Glimpse of Ram Lalla idol of Ram Temple

PM Modi unveils Ram Lalla idol

Jan 22 will be Ram Diwali: Mukesh Ambani

Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani and his philanthropist wife Nita Ambani have arrived at the Ram Temple for its mega inauguration in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

"January 22nd will be Ram Diwali," said Mukesh Ambani.

"It's a historic day," says Nita Ambani.

PM Modi performs rituals at Ram Temple

PM Modi arrives at Ram Temple

Shankar Mahadevan sings Ram Bhajan at Ram Temple

Sachin Tendulkar reaches Ayodhya for Ram Temple inauguration

Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal reach Ram Temple amid chants of Jai Shri Ram

Rajinikanth arrives at Ram Temple

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan arrives

Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan have arrived at Ram Temple for the mega event.

Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir-Alia, Katrina-Vicky in Ayodhya for Ram Temple consecration

Top Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif and her husband Vicky Kaushal flew off to Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya for the grand Ram Temple consecration, which will be held on Monday.

Bachchan, who was accompanied by his actor son Abhishek Bachchan, was dressed in a traditional outfit. He was clicked at a private airport in Mumbai.

Indian diaspora members celebrate consecration ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple in Times Square

Wearing traditional dresses, holding saffron flags and dancing in celebration, the Indian diaspora members observed the much-anticipated pran pratishtha or consecration ceremony at the iconic Times Square in New York on Sunday.

Pictures of Lord Ram were displayed on the screens at Times Square.

Security beefed up in Ayodhya for inauguration of Ram Temple tomorrow

The temple town of Ayodhya has been turned into a fortress as tight security arrangements have been made ahead of the consecration ceremony to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of dignitaries on Monday.

Official sources said that in order to maintain foolproof security in Ayodhya, 17 Superintendent of Police (SP) along with 44 Additional SPs and 140 Circle Officer (COs), have been deployed. Along with this 208 Inspectors, 1,196 SI, 4,300 constable and 2,100 trainee SIs have been pressed into service.

TN govt has banned watching live telecast of Ram Temple programmes: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday claimed the Tamil Nadu government has banned watching Ram Temple opening prgrammes.

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: The full schedule of PM Modi in Ayodhya on Jan 22

10:25 AM: Prime Minister arrives at Ayodhya airport.

10:45 AM: Prime Minister arrives at Ayodhya helipad.

10:55 AM: The PM reaches Ram Janmabhoomi site.

11 AM-12 PM: Reserved

12:05-12:55 PM: ‘Pran Pratishtha’ rituals begin.

12:55 PM: PM Modi leaves the consecration ceremony venue.

1 PM: PM Modi arrives at the public ceremony.

1 PM- 2 PM: PM Modi attends the public event in Ayodhya.

2:10 PM: PM Modi visits Kuber Teela.
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Source: HT/Mint

Musical instruments from states gathered for divine 'Mangal Dhwani' in Ayodhya for 'Pran Prathishtha' event

The Pran Pratishtha event, which is the manifestation of divine consciousness in the idol of the deity, at the Ram Temple will be accompanied by 'Mangal Dhwani' at 10 AM on Monday. As many as 50 instruments from various parts of the country will be a part of the event, and for two hours, the Dhwani will resonate in the air of Ayodhya.

Time capsule with detailed history of Ram Janmabhoomi to be placed 2,000 ft under Ayodhya Ram Mandir

A 3-ft long time capsule will be placed 2,000 ft under the temple to convey a message in Sanskrit about Ayodhya, Lord Ram, and his birthplace. The message will be inscribed on a copper plate, known as 'Tamra Patras,' before being placed below the site. A time capsule works as a repository of historical information, serving as a means of communication with future generations and providing information to archaeologists or historians in their research. It is a proactive step to prevent any disputes related to various aspects of the historical narrative of the 'Ram Temple' and to fulfill an educational purpose.

Kangana Ranaut visits Ayodhya, seeks blessing of seer, performs rituals

'No iron or steel used, Ram temple in Ayodhya made to last for over 1000 yrs'

The majestic temple at Ayodhya dedicated to Ram Lalla or Lord Ram’s child form has been constructed to last over a thousand years, media reported.
According to the Chairperson of the temple construction committee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Ayodhya, Nripendra Misra, the temple is a blend of traditional Indian heritage architecture incorporating science for construction so that it can last for centuries.

Ayodhya gears up for Ram Mandir consecration

In Images: The Making of Ram Temple

As India goes on a devotional mode for the grand, much-awaited 'Pran Pratistha' (consecration) ceremony of the Ram Temple in the pilgrim city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Jan 22, we bring you the glimpses of the temple at the moment and its making. See all images here: https://www.indiablooms.com/photos-details/N/8453/in-images-the-making-of-the-ram-temple-in-ayodhya.html

MP govt announces holiday tomorrow for all public, private universities

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced holiday on Monday for all public and private universities for the Ram Temple inauguration ceremony.

Indian Railways to live-stream pran-pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir

The pran-pratistha ceremony of the Ram Mandir to be live streamed on the all the LCD screens and video walls across the Indian Railways from Ayodhya on Jan 22. The railway boards has issued an instruction to all the principle chief commercial managers of all the zones to ensure the live streaming takes place without any technical glitches.

Delhi’s AIIMS reverses decision to shut OPD services till 2:30 pm for Ram temple opening

Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has cancelled the decision to keep the services for outdoor patients closed till 2:30 pm on Jan 22. The decision came after the decision sparked a public outcry.

MHA deploys cyber expert team in Ayodhya for Ram Temple inaugural ceremony

In preparation for the Ram Temple inauguration, the Ministry of Home Affairs has dispatched a high-level cyber expert team to Ayodhya to address potential cyber threats.nt.