Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the 'bhoomi poojan' or groundbreaking ceremony and the foundation stone laying ceremony for Ram Temple. Wearing traditional dhoti-kurta, the prime minister deboarded an Air Force helicopter that flew him to Ayodhya from Lucknow on August 5. He was welcomed at the Saket helipad by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, among others. The ceremony will take place at the Ram Janmabhoomi, or the birthplace of Lord Ram, by 175 people, who figure in a select guest list of seers and politicians. Prior to the function, the prime minister and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took part in 'pooja' and 'darshan' at Hanumangarhi temple. From Hanumangarhi, he travelled to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' where he offered prayers to 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman' and performed the groundbreaking ceremony. Later, he unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone and also release a commemorative postage stamp on 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
Concerned over the spread of coronavirus, the authorities are encouraging others not to come to the temple town, asking them to mark the occasion by celebrating at their homes. The groundbreaking ceremony will be telecast live. Catch the highlights here:
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan LIVE Updates | Lord Ram our 'Imam-e-Hind', temple will be symbol of brotherhood: Muslim devotees
Hailing Lord Ram as "Imam-e-Hind" (prelate of India), some Muslim devotees of Lord Ram watched the entire bhoomi pujan ceremony in Ayodhya on Wednesday live on their TV sets as they could not go there due to the coronavirus health protocols.
Underlining the country's tradition of syncretic co-existence, they said once the coronavirus situation improves they would visit the temple site and offer their services in its construction.
"It is a moment of joy for us. We' are kar sevaks and consider Lord Ram as 'Imam-e-Hind',Raja Raees, the president of Sunni Social Forum (an organisation working for the Muslims) said.
Zameer Raza, a resident of Bareilly, feels that the day has come after a lot of efforts. "In fact, I feel that it is a double Eid for us."
Shanno Khan said, "Once the COVID-19 crisis is over, and the construction work of Ram temple in Ayodhya commences, I along with my family members and friends will go to participate in kar seva."
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan LIVE Updates | Ram temple likely to be completed in 3 years, says VHP
The construction of the grand Ram temple at Ayodhya, whose 'bhoomi pujan' was performed on Wednesday, is expected to be completed in the next three years, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said.
VHP international president Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje said there is enthusiasm among Hindus across the world over the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Ram temple.
"The smooth manner in which the work of temple construction has been going on after the formation of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra by the central government is amazing," he said.
He said, "We hope that the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be completed in three years."
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With 'Jai Siya Ram', PM Modi marks a shift from 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan
When Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressedseers and other attendees on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Poojan' and foundation stone laying ceremony for Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, he began with 'Jai Siya Ram'.
This, many noted, was a shift from the slogan of 'Jai Shree Ram' that has marked the Ram Janmabhoomi movement since its inception.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan LIVE Updates | Foundation stone laying of Ram temple a happy moment for every Indian: Haryana CM Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday described the laying of foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as a happy and historic moment for every Indian.
He also said that with the laying of the foundation stone, the dreams of crores of Lord Ram's devotees have come true.
In a series of tweets on the occasion, Khattar said, "This happy moment is historic for every Indian."
Moments before the prime minister was to perform the 'bhoomi pujan' of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Khattar urged people to light a lamp in the courtyard of their homes and give a message of brotherhood.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan | N Acharya, Nepal envoy to India:
Indian PM Modi laid Ram Temple's foundation stone in Ayodhya. Connected through Ram-Sita, relationship b/w the two countries is deep andstrong. Ram-Janaki continues to inspire the relationship to become more cooperative andstrong in modern times.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan LIVE Updates | PM Modi is the leader of five centuries, says Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "leader of five centuries" who resolved the equally old dispute with his efficient leadership and paved the way for the construction of a grand temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.
With PM Modi performing "bhoomi pujan" for the construction of the temple, Chouhan said a "new era" has begun.
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A quick look at how Ram Mandir bhoomi poojan ceremony unfolded
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed thebhoomi poojanand laid the foundation stone for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on August 5.
After laying the first brick for the temple, PM Modi said thewait of centuries has endedand that India is writing a golden chapter in the holy city.
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Congress leader Anand Sharma:Ram temple has been the demand of people from past many years. Congress welcomed the decision of Supreme Court with an open heart. Lord Ram is loved by all and he is above any political consideration. Politics and faith must be kept apart.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan LIVE Updates | Here's what went into the making of 1.25 lakh Raghupathi Laddoos
On the ocasssion of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Patna-basedMahavir Mandir Trust said it would begin distributing 1.25 lakh Raghupati laddoos.
The pure ghee used to make these laddoos were sourced from Bengaluru, while the gram flour was brought in over from Australia.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan LIVE Updates | Ravi Shankar Prasad:
It is a historic day. The construction of Ram Temple has started in Ayodhya today after sacrifices, wait and patience of generations. Indians and many people from across the world were waiting for this day for centuries.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE Updates | AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi:
India is a secular country. Prime Minister has violated the oath of the office by laying the foundation stone of Ram Mandir. This is the day of the defeat of democracy and secularism and success of Hindutva.The Prime Minister today said he was emotional. I want to say that I am also equally emotional because I believe in coexistence and equality of citizenship. Mr Prime Minister, I am emotional because a mosque stood there for 450 years.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE Updates | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath:
I thank PM Modi for being present today, at the most awaited moment of the past 500 years. We have to implement the work plan prepared by PM Modi. This temple will not only be the epitome of Lord Ram's greatness but of India's too.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE | Union Minister Prakash Javadekar:
With foundation laying of Ram Mandir, India has shown how the 500-year-old dispute has been resolved peacefully.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE Updates | Kanchi mutt sends gold coins, material for Ram temple ground breaking ceremony in Ayodhya
The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in neighbouring Kancheepuram has sent gold and silver coins, holy soil collected from the Kamakshi temple and the mutt, besides Vasthu (traditional Indian system of architecture) materials to be used in the Bhoomi pujan for constructing the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The soil specially obtained from the temples like Ekambranathar Swamy, Kamakshi and other Vishnu temples in the town hadbeen sent by flight to Ayodhya ahead of the Bhumi pujan, said Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamy, the 70th Acharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.
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Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal:It’s a very important day for us. People were waiting from many years for a Ram Templeon Ram Janmabhoomi. Today that dream has come true. We are proud of PM Modi who has fulfilled this dream. This temple will strengthen peace andhumanity in country.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE Updates | Temples in Delhi decorated, special puja held to mark Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'
Colourful lights and saffron flags adorned temples in the national capital and chants of "Jai Shri Ram" rent the air as devotees thronged them to perform special puja on the occasion of ground-breaking ceremony for a Ram temple in Ayodhya.
At a Chattarpur temple, devotees started arriving around 6 am, just after the morning puja ended, temple's administrator Kishor Chawla said.
"A puja has been going on non-stop for three days. The 'Ram darbar' has been decorated. A replica of 'shila' (foundation stone) has been prepared and it will be sent to Ayodhya along with other material," he said.
Thirty-two pandits performed a special puja amid beating of dholaks and tambourines and recital of bhajans.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE Updates | 'Ram is love, Ram is justice': Rahul Gandhi breaks silence on Ram Mandir bhoomi poojan
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations in Ayodhya during the Ram temple Bhoomi Poojan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Lord Ram is a manifestation of the best human qualities.
Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi wrote in Hindi, "Lord Ram is the manifestation of the best human qualities. He is the core of humanity in the depths of our mind."
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE Updates | Home Minister Amit Shah:
Construction of magnificent temple of Lord Ram demonstrates PM Narendra Modi's strong anddecisive leadership. My heartiest congratulations to all Indians on this unforgettable day. Modi govt is committed to protecting and preserving Indian culture and its values.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan LIVE Updates | Home Minister Amit Shah:
The construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been, for centuries, a symbol of faith for Hindus. Today, PM ModiandShri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetrahave honored the faith of crores of people by performing Bhoomi Pujan of Ram Mandir.
In this image, a woman distributes sweets during a live screening of the stone laying ceremony of the Ram Temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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Read more: Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan: Here is a Chronology
The following is the chronology of events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in which, after the Supreme Court verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conducted the 'Bhumi Pujan' or groundbreaking ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the temple's construction.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his speech with hailing Lord Ram on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Poojan' for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Lord Ram speaks, thinks, and act according to time, place and circumstances. He teaches us to grow with time. He is in favor of change and modernity. With these inspirations by the deity, India is moving ahead.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Many people made sacrifices for the Ram temple. I pay my respects to all of them. The construction of the Ram temple is an instrument to unite the country. The Ram temple construction will lift the economy of the entire region.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Supreme Court gave a landmark verdict on Ram Temple in 2019. Now, the temple, once constructed, will inspire generations forever.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: With the construction of this temple, not only history is being made, but is being repeated. The way boatmen to tribals helped Lord Ram, the way children helped Lord Krishna lift Govardhan mountain, similarly, with everyone's efforts temple construction will be completed.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: See the amazing power of Lord Rama. Buildings were destroyed, there was a lot of effort to eradicate existence, but Ram remains in our mind even today.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: This day is the proof of the truth of the resolve of crores of devotees. This day is a unique gift to truthful, non-violent, faith and sacrifice by the 'fair India'.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: It is my good fortune that I was invited to witness this historical moment. From Kanyakumari to Kshirbhavani, from Koteshwar to Kamakhya, from Jagannath to Kedarnath, Somnath to Kashi Vishwanath, today the entire country is immersed in the joy of the occasion.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Before coming here, I offered prayers at Hanumangarhi temple. Lord Hanuman does all of Rama's work. It is also the responsibility of Lord Hanuman to protect Rama's ideals in the Kaliyuga. With the blessings of the deity, this event of Shri Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan has started.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent. Today Ram Janmabhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again that had been going on for centuries.
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Leaders across the political spectrum welcomed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, hoping the development would pave the way for national unity and harmony.
Various leaders hailed the historic event, and hoped the country progressed further and that people follow the ideals of Lord Ram.
Their reactions come on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ayodhya to lay the first brick of the Ram temple.
Read more: Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan: Leaders hope development would pave way for harmony
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Congratulations to all the Indians and crores of Ram Bhakts (devotees of Lord Ram) spread across the world on this day.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratuled Ram Bhakts (devotees of Lord Ram) on the occassion of 'Bhoomi Poojan' and foundation stone laying ceremony for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing seers and other attendees on the occassion of 'Bhoomi Poojan' and foundation stone laying ceremony for Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with others presented on the stage unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone and also release a commemorative postage stamp on Ram temple at Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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Rashtriya Swayamsevan Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat: We had taken a resolution. I remember the then RSS chief Balasaheb Deoras telling us that we will have to struggle for 20-30 yrs, only then will this be fulfilled. We struggled for 30 years and in the 30th year, we have attained the joy of fulfilling our resolution.
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Rashtriya Swayamsevan Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat: Our country believes in 'Vasudeva Kutumbakam' i.e world is our guest. This nature of our countrymen can find a solution to every problem. We believe in taking everyone along. Today is a new beginning of a new India.
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Rashtriya Swayamsevan Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat: So many people had sacrificed, they couldn't be here physically. There are some who couldn't come here, LK Advani must be at his home watching this. There are some who should've come but couldn't be invited because of the situation (COVID-19).
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After Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath concludes his address, Rashtriya Swayamsevan Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the seers and other guests at Ram Janmabhoomi.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said many generations waited for this day to come in his address to seers after 'Bhoomi Poojan' for Ram temple at Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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Bhajans and 'shlokas' are heard as the town, festooned with marigold flowers and yellow and saffron flags, celebrated the beginning of the construction of a grand Ram temple. Roads leading to Ayodhya were adorned with hoardings of the proposed temple and of Ram Lalla, the infant Ram, the deity now housed in a makeshift temple. Most shops were painted in bright yellow colour.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' from stage installed at Ram Janmabhoomi on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Poojan' for the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sitting at a stage installed at Ram Janmabhoomi after laying foundation stone for Ram temple. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and President of Ram Mandir Trust Nitya Gopal Das are also present at the stage.
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As 'Bhoomi Poojan' for Ram temple concludes, stage event to follow shortly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and President of Ram Mandir Trust Nitya Gopal Das will be on stage for the event.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is laying the foundation stone for the Ram Temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh after performing the 'Bhoomi Poojan'.
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has congratulated the entire country on the occasion of the 'bhoomi poojan' of the Ram Temple at Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to layfoundation stone for the Ram Temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, shortly.
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"Nine bricks are kept here. These were sent by devotees of Lord Ram from around the world in 1989. There are 2 lakh 75 thousand such bricks out of which 100 bricks with 'Jai Shri Ram' engraving have been taken," says Priest at Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan'. (ANI)
