Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to President Droupadi Murmu's letteron the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday.
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Highlights: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, he shared visuals of the event saying, “What we saw in Ayodhya yesterday, 22nd January, will be etched in our memories for years to come.” The video shared by the PM over X showed glimpses of the ‘Pran Prathishtha’ ceremony, an emotional Sadhvi Ritambhara and other religious leaders who attended the event.
A large number of people queued up to visit the new temple on Tuesday morning. The 51-inch idol, which was unveiled yesterday, will now be referred to as ‘Balak Ram’. The old idol of Ram Lalla, meanwhile, has been placed in front of the new idol inside the sanctum sanctorum. Visuals from this morning saw huge crowds entering into the temple premises, while security has been deployed to manage the rush, according to news agency ANI.
The inauguration of the new Ram Temple has marked not only a milestone in the history of the BJP-RSS but also a new chapter in national politics. In the run up to the Lok Sabha elections, it has framed a new challenge for the Opposition. The INDIA bloc of Opposition parties stayed away from the ceremony — with some maintaining tactical silence and others attacking the BJP government for “blurring” the lines between religion and State.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to President Droupadi Murmu's letteron the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial inspection of the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya on Tuesday.
A consecration ceremony of the Temple was held on Monday, after which devotees have been allowed to enter the premises.
As crowds thronged the Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya on Tuesday, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das asked the devotees to "remain patient".
"I assure all devotees that they will be able to take darshan of Ram Lalla," he added.
Security was heightened at the Ayodhya Ram Temple today, as crowds of devotees thronged the premises.
Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and DG Law and Order Prashant Kumar reached the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday to manage the huge crowd of devotees at the temple.
Around 2.5 to 3 lakh devotees took darshan of Ram Lalla at the recently-consecrated Ram Temple in Ayodhya today, according to news agency ANI.
Security personnel struggled to control the crowd, many of whom had been waiting since Monday night to offer prayers. One devotee reportedly fainted during the journey to the temple.
The crowd increased significantly in the afternoon, with devotees chanting "Jai Shri Ram" and carrying flags.
Devotees at the recently inaugurated Ram Temple in Ayodhya were taken to the hospital on Tuesday, after sustaining injuries.
Devotees have lined up outside the Ram Mandir today, a day after it was consecrated.
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A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday shared visuals of the Ram Mandir consecration saying, “What we saw in Ayodhya yesterday, 22nd January, will be etched in our memories for years to come.”
The video shared by the PM over X showed glimpses of the ‘Pran Prathishtha’ ceremony, an emotional Sadhvi Ritambhara and other religious leaders who attended the event. Watch:
The consecration of the Ram Mandir poses a challenge for the Opposition ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, given the mandir’s resonance and political potency.
The INDIA bloc of Opposition parties stayed away from the ceremony. Some maintained tactical silence and others attacke the BJP government for “blurring” the lines between religion and State.
Here's how the Opposition walked the tightrope.
As devotees lined up outside the newly inaugurated Ram Temple in Ayodhya, crowds were also seen at the Saryu Ghat, where people had gathered to take a holy dip.
On Monday, with the nation watching, the consecration of the Ram Lalla in the new temple led by the Prime Minister marked not only a milestone in the history of the BJP-RSS but also a new chapter in national politics.
Its message was an unprecedented Hindutva surge amid statements of reconciliation from Sangh Parivar leaders who were once seen to occupy the “fringe” of mainstream Indian politics. At the same time, there was dialing down of the rhetoric with Modi calling it a day not of vijay (victory) but of vinay (humility).
Read Vikas Pathak's report.
On the day of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, there was a special guest in attendance -- Iqbal Ansari, the son of Hashim Ansari who spent a lifetime in courts as a litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case before he died aged 95 in 2016.
Iqbal says he agrees with what Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. "There’s no point raking up the past,” he says. "That battle is over. My father and I had said long before the ruling that whatever the verdict, we will accept it. And the Supreme Court gave an order which we accepted."
Read Rakesh Sinha's report on how Ayodhya puts the troubled past behind and looks to the present — for its future.
The first aarti took place at the new Ram Temple on Tuesday morning, a day after PM Modi led the consecration ceremony.
A large number of people queued up to visit the new Ram Temple on Tuesday morning.
Security has been deployed to manage the rush. According to news agency ANI, people have been lining up outside the gates since 3 am, even as dense fog engulfed Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the ‘Pran Pratishtha’, while addressing the invitees, said that it was an emotional moment for him as after years of wait, Lord Ram had finally arrived in Ayodhya. “Ram Lalla will no longer reside in a tent as this great temple has been consecrated for him,” the Prime Minister said.
Pran Pratistha is the act which transforms an idol into a deity, giving it the capacity to accept prayers and grant boons. For this, the statue has to go through various stages. Here we describe some of the prominent steps. The number of steps involved will depend on the scale of the ceremony.
After the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya today, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das said that Ram Lalla's darshan will begin tomorrow, January 23.
BJP MP Hema Malini called the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya "historically and spiritually enriching".
She added that it was "an event awaited by our nation for 500 years".
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Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said there is a feeling of "great satisfaction" after the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh, who was one of the only two Congress leaders present at the 'pran pratishtha' at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, said that he prayed to Lord Ram to bring "development in Himachal Pradesh" and that the "state moves ahead on the path of development".
He also described the day as "historic" for India and the world.
After the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, BJP MP Ravi Kishan said it was destined that the 'pran pratishtha' would be performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Lord Ram has chosen PM Modi," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Kuber Tila Shiva Temple, which is located in the Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya.
He also unveiled a statue of 'Jatayu' at the Ram Temple.
Modi performed 'jalabhishek' and did a 'parikrama' of the Shiva temple.
The ancient Shiv temple located on the Kuber Tila in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex is also being renovated by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is constructing the Ram temple.
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee began her all-faith 'Sampriti Rally' in Kolkata on Monday, amid heightened security in the city.
Members of different religions joined Banerjee.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered flower petals on construction workers who built the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, after the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony today.
After the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Ram Lalla at the temple.
On the occasion of the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, after addressing the gathering.
On the occasion of the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted invitees after addressing the gathering.
Addressing the invitees following the consecration of the Ram Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that even after thousands of years, people will remember the consecration ceremony. "During the last 11 days, I tried to visit places as part of my religious exercise. These were places where Lord Ram had set foot," the PM added.
Addressing the invitees following the consecration of the Ram Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he would want to use the day to apologize to Lord Ram as it took them so many centuries to complete the consecration of the temple. "There must be something lacking in our effort, sacrifice and penance that we could not do this work for so many centuries. Today the work has been completed. I believe that Lord Ram will definitely forgive us today..."
"The sunrise of January 22 has brought about a wonderful glow. January 22, 2024, is not a date but the origin of a new time cycle," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the gathering.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the 'Pran Pratishtha', while addressing the invitees said that it was an emotional moment for him as after years of wait, Lord Ram had finally arrived in Ayodhya. "Ram Lalla will no longer reside in a tent as this great temple has been consecrated for him," the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the 'Pran Pratishtha', started his address by saying that after a decades-long wait, Ram has finally arrived in Ayodhya.
Among the invitees were several Bollywood celebrities who attended the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Rohit Shetty, Rajkumar Hirani, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal and Ayushmann Khurrana pose for a photograph at the venue.
Stating that it was an emotional moment for the entire country, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a gathering following the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, said that the temple has been finally built after a 500-year-long wait. "There are some feelings in my heart that I cannot find words to express. Everyone is emotional and happy. On this historic moment, every city and village in the country has turned into Ayodhya," he added.
Addressing the gathering following the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that the Ram Temple has been where it had been resolved many years ago. "Mandir wahin bana hai jahan banane ka sankalpa liya tha," the CM said.
Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, while addressing the gathering following the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals, said that the entire world would be enlightened as the Ram Lalla idol has been consecrated at the temple in Ayodhya. "This is not just a consecration of an idol but it symbolises India's honour and self-confidence," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his 11-day fast after concluding the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals.
At least 50 traditional musical instruments from across the country were part of a devotional "Mangal Dhwani" that resonated during the consecration ceremony. Orchestrated by celebrated poet Yatindra Mishra, the grand musical rendition was supported by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gifted a replica of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who was present for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony along with PM Narendra Modi today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after leaving the sanctum sanctorum post the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, greeted the invitees gathered for the inauguration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after leaving the sanctum sanctorum post the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, reached the stage to address the people gathered for the inauguration. He will be speaking shortly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left the sanctum sanctorum after the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday, said that the consecration was an extraordinary moment that would make everyone full of emotions.
"It is a matter of great privilege to be part of this divine programme," the prime minister said on X. Modi made these remarks as he took part in the consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla in the magnificent Ram Temple.
In case you're tuning in now, the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals have ended and the Ram Lalla idol unveiled for the world. Here's a set of pictures to run you through the happenings
The 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals ended as the Ram Lalla idol was unveiled for the world. The consecration ceremony was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was accompanying him, besides other priests and dignitaries.
The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers. The 51-inch-tall idol of Ram Lalla has been sculpted by Arun Yogiraj.
As the Ram Lalla idol was unveiled after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers.
As the Ram Lalla idol was unveiled after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Indian Air Force choppers were seen showering petals over Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple premises in Ayodhya.
The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is accompanying Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals at the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple.
As the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony has kicked off with Prime Minister Narendra Modi being at the centre of it, here's a look at what's happening at the sanctum sanctorum of the temple
As the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony kicked off after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, for those wondering what the ritual is, here's a breakdown. Pran Pratistha is the act which transforms an idol into a deity, giving it the capacity to accept prayers and grant boons. For this, the statue has to go through various stages. Here we describe some of the prominent steps. The number of steps involved will depend on the scale of the ceremony.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony has kicked off as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya Ram Temple. Following this, he will go on to address a rally in the temple town
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya Ram Temple for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is in Ayodhya today for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, said the entire country has become "Ram-may" by taking a dip in the ocean of faith and devotion on the occasion. In a post on X, Adityanath welcomed all guests, including Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who will witness the ceremony.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was offering prayers at the Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir on Tuesday. The senior BJP leader is not attending the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the temple for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony which will kick off soon. Following the rituals, he will be addressing a rally in the temple town.
At a time when the country is glued to news from Ayodhya, the Supreme Court, while hearing a case over "oral orders/directions" by Chief Minister M K Stalin to the police to not allow any kind of puja or live telecast of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, said that it trusts authorities will "act in accordance with law and not on the basis of any oral instructions".
As the country gears up for the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, here's a bird's-eye view of what the town looks like today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Ayodhya and will be presiding over the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. The rituals are set to kick off at 12.05 pm. Following the ceremony, the Prime Minister will address a rally.
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