Ayodhya Ram Mandir Highlights: PM will be main 'yajman' of consecration

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LIVE news updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take on the central role as the "yajman" during the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, according to Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest overseeing the ritual. Dixit has refuted reports suggesting that Anil Mishra, a member of the Ram temple trust participating in pre-event rituals with his wife, will also act as the yajman on the consecration day.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Champat Rai, general secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, expressing his inability to attend the conseration ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Temple. He also quipped that it will be easier to get Darshan after January 22.

On the second day of the  Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya, Ram Lalla's idol will tour the premises of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, news agency ANI reported. 'Panchgavyaprashan' was performed at the temple premises with Panchgavya (milk, urine, dung, ghee, and curd), after worshipping Vishnu on Tuesday.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced her plans for January 22, the day of the consecration or 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. She stated that on January 22, she will hold a rally from Kali Mandir, following which an interfaith rally will be held.

In another development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and said the Ram mandir inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya was Modi's function.

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9:12 PM

BCI writes to CJI requesting holiday on Ram temple consecration

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has formally written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, urging him to declare a holiday in all courts nationwide to commemorate the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The letter, penned by BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, emphasized the religious and cultural importance of the upcoming event.

8:09 PM

At Ayodhya temple, 'Surya Tilak' for Lord Ram on every Ram Navami

On every Ram Navami, a sophisticated system of lenses and mirrors will be used to direct a beam of sunlight into the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, converging on the forehead of Ram Lalla as a symbolic "Surya Tilak." This ritual, occurring on the ninth day of the Chaitra month, commemorates the birth of Lord Ram.

7:19 PM

PM Modi will be main 'yajman' of Ram temple consecration: Top priest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take on the central role as the "yajman" during the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, according to Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest overseeing the ritual. Dixit has refuted reports suggesting that Anil Mishra, a member of the Ram temple trust participating in pre-event rituals with his wife, will also act as the yajman on the consecration day.

7:16 PM

Lord Ram's idol arrives at Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya

6:20 PM

Bihar Guv, CM visit Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on Prakash Parv

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurudwara to pay their respects on the occasion of the 357th Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.

6:01 PM

Will visit Ayodhya Ram temple after Jan 22 consecration ceremony: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his plans to visit Ayodhya with his family after the January 22 consecration ceremony. During the visit, he intends to pay his respects to Ram Lalla at the Ram temple.

5:59 PM

Very happy that today we had darshan of Lord Jagannath: Former CJI N.V. Ramana

5:58 PM

First Air India Express flight from Kolkata lands in Ayodhya

5:55 PM

Ram Temple consecration preparations in final stages, says official

On preparations in final stages for Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha', Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal says, "All preparations are done, we are just finalising the seating plan for the ceremony inside the temple. The total number of invitees is around 7500, and we are deciding who will sit where. VIPs will be taken inside the venue using vehicles."

5:43 PM

Truck carrying fireworks to Ayodhya catches fire in Uttar Pradesh

A truck carrying fireworks from Tamil Nadu to Ayodhya caught on fire in Uttar Pradesh, reported NDTV. The incident took place in Khargi Kheda village in Purva Kotwali, Unnao district on Tuesday night, said the report.

5:40 PM

Shubh Muhurt for consecration ceremony of Lord Ram is 12:30 pm, says committee head Nripendra Mishra

 

 

Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra today stated that the 'Shubh Muhurt' or auspicious time for the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the temple in Ayodhya is 12.30 pm on January 22.

5:36 PM

Ayodhya Mandir update: Will go to Ram temple one day, says Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

 Karnataka Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar said today that the Ram Mandir belongs to 140 crore Indians and all devotees of Lord Ram can visit the temple. The minister said she will go to the temple one day, adding, she has even made donations for the shrine.

3:52 PM

Security beefed up in Jammu ahead of Republic Day, Ram temple event

Enhanced security measures have been implemented in Jammu in anticipation of Republic Day and the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Security forces and police in the Jammu region, including along the Indo-Pakistan border, are on high alert to guarantee comprehensive security arrangements in the area.

3:23 PM

Ayodhya Ram temple news: Sharad Pawar to skip Ram temple consecration event

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar recieved the 'pran pratishtha' invite,  but said that he will visit after Jan 22 once construction is complete.
He  said that it will be easier for him to get Darshan after January 22.

2:06 PM

RJD chief Lalu Yadav to skip Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony

Ex-Bihar CM today said that he will not attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya that is set take place on January 22.

"I will not go to Ayodhya to attend the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple," Yadav said. The RJD chief has not cited any particular reason for not attending the cermony.