Ayodhya district magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said the local administration will extend a red-carpet welcome to the visiting dignitary, and a special banquet will be hosted in his honour at a hotel in Ayodhya.
The construction of the grand temple began on August 5, 2020, following a bhoomi pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The second Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is scheduled for June 5, 2025, marking the installation of Raja Ram and other deities within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex. This event follows the first Pran Pratishtha held in January 2024 and is part of a three-day celebration starting June 3. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who turns 53 on the day of the ceremony, will preside over the rituals, including the ceremonial ‘uncovering of the eyes’ of Lord Ram and Sita’s idols. The Anjaneya Sewa Trust is organizing the event, with elaborate security in place involving CRPF, SSF, and PAC personnel, while routine darshan continues unhindered. For the occasion, 62,000 boxes of prasad are being distributed, featuring special Barfi made from chickpeas and Moongdal. The idols of Ram, Sita, Hanuman, and Lakshman, crafted from white marble, will be placed on a marble throne. The temple showcases traditional Nagara architecture, and the deity’s attire is designed by Manish Tiwari. Only limited devotees will access the temple’s first floor to preserve sanctity.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has bought another property in Ayodhya worth Rs 40 crore.
The Ram Darbar, to be established on the temple's first floor, will house the idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna and Hanuman.
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This annual event, perfectly timed to coincide with Ram Navami, is made possible through a specially designed optical setup that channels sunlight into the sanctum sanctorum.
Security across states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra have been stepped up by the state administrations for Ram Navami celebrations.
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The new schedule, which also includes revised aarti timings, came into effect on Monday, the temple trust's media centre said.
An unclothed body of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, who was missing, was found in a desolate canal near her village in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, with her family alleging murder, police said on Saturday.
Ayodhya’s real estate market may have been overheated, given the over 60% drop in searches for residential property in the October-December 2024 quarter. Real estate experts say this signals a shift in investor interest, likely influenced by market saturation and a natural cooling after a period of heightened activity.
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The Ram Temple in Ayodhya earns the prestigious 'Sword of Honour' from the British Safety Council, highlighting its exemplary safety practices during construction.
The company has recently concluded the acquisition of over 352 acres across Vrindavan, Varanasi, Amritsar, Shimla, Nagpur, and Khopoli (near Mumbai).
The two records were set in the holy city with over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 'vedacharyas' (teachers of religious texts) performing aarti simultaneously.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared this Diwali historic, as thousands of lamps will be lit in the Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya after a 500-year wait. He described the occasion as a moment when "our Ram returns home," emphasizing that this Diwali marks the end of a prolonged wait. Modi made these remarks while launching development projects worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore and expanding the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to senior citizens aged 70 and above. The consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya temple earlier this year was a landmark event, witnessed by millions across the nation. Preparations for the festival include lighting 25 lakh diyas along the Sarayu River during 'Deepotsav' on October 29. With heavy security arrangements in place, Ayodhya is gearing up for grand celebrations, reflecting the significance of this festival of lights in the context of Indian heritage and spirituality.
The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has prohibited the use of Chinese decorative items during Diwali, promoting local craftsmanship
PM Modi said it would be Diwali "when our Ram returns home" and this time the wait is over not after 14 years but after 500 years.
I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the citizens on Dhanteras. In just two days, we will also celebrate Diwali, and this year's Diwali is particularly special, says PM Modi.
The CJI was part of the five-judge bench that delivered the landmark verdict, facilitating the Ayodhya Ram temple construction, while also providing for an alternative five-acre plot for a mosque.
Preparations for Deepotsav, or Dev Deepawali, are underway in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, with an ambitious attempt to set a new record by lighting 25 lakh lamps across the city, surpassing last year's record of 21 lakh diyas. This year's event holds special significance as it will be the first Deepotsav after the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla. Watch here -
A proposal to increase the circle rates has already been prepared, and the authorities have invited public objections regarding the proposed rates.
Sony SAB’s Shrimad Ramayan continues to captivate audiences with its portrayal of Lord Ram's (Sujay Reu) divine journey. After enduring fourteen years of exile and a fierce battle against Raavan (Nikitin Dheer), Lord Ram and Sita (Prachi Bansal) are set to return to Ayodhya. As they approach their homecoming, Lord Ram sends Hanuman (Nirbhay Wadhwa) ahead to inform the residents of their arrival. However, Hanuman discovers that the people of Ayodhya are overshadowed by worry and sadness, awaiting the return of their beloved divine couple.