New Delhi's response a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple in UP’s Ayodhya on Tuesday, symbolising the completion of its construction.
On Tuesday, for the occassion of Dhwajaropan, the Ram idol was dressed in a resplendent orange attire.
The Prime Minister underlined that India must draw strength from its heritage while freeing itself from “the slave mentality” to reach the goal of a developed nation by 2047.
The invitee list spans communities such as Kinnars, Kumhars, Lodhis, Yadavs, Dhobis, Pasis, Valmikis and Ravidas groups. ST representatives include people not only from Uttar Pradesh but also from Rajasthan, Karnataka, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
On December 6, 1992, kar sevaks demolished Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid in hours. This timeline reconstructs how the day unfolded and why its decisions shape India’s politics, courts and communal relations.
A massive saffron flag embossed with a Sun symbol will be raised on the main spire, symbolising the temple’s completion from foundation to crown.
As part of these adjustments, general devotees can enter from the Janmabhoomi Path until 8.30 pm.
The airline said the new flights, which will commence in a phased manner, will provide seamless access to tourists and devotees to the holy city and the Ram Temple during the festival of Diwali
The craftsmen drew inspiration from the descriptions in the Valmiki Ramayana, incorporating a blend of traditional repoussé techniques, hand-chasing, gem-studded detailing, and modern design precision.
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.
Seven new idols will be consecrated at Ayodhya Ram Mandir with grand Vedic rituals, as the temple enters its next phase of spiritual and cultural celebration.
At 42 feet in height and weighing 5,500 kg, the flagstaff is among the tallest and heaviest ever built in India
Security across states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra have been stepped up by the state administrations for Ram Navami celebrations.
Discover the new entry pass system for Ayodhya Ram Mandir darshan, limited to 800 devotees per day. Check the guidelines and plan your visit to the sacred temple.
The new schedule, which also includes revised aarti timings, came into effect on Monday, the temple trust's media centre said.
While announcing this decision, the temple trust said that there is a tradition in Hinduism to celebrate all festivals according to Hindu dates.
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya earns the prestigious 'Sword of Honour' from the British Safety Council, highlighting its exemplary safety practices during construction.
The BJP said the temple’s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
According to Mishra, there is labour shortage apart from the need to replace certain stones of the temples which don't appear sturdy.
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.
The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has prohibited the use of Chinese decorative items during Diwali, promoting local craftsmanship
The controversy over the alleged use of fat and meat in Tirupati Balaji’s prasad is escalating across the country.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest, Acharya Satyendra Das on July 6 held ‘Bhole Baba’ responsible for the Hathras Stampede incident. He said, “The person who used to do 'Satsang' there, is famous by the name of Suraj Pal or Bhole Baba.
The temple was inaugurated on January 22. But, no one knew that if it rains, the roof will leak.