Ram temple event Highlights: Nadda gets invite, to visit after Jan 22

In preparation for the consecration ceremony at the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 and the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the Gautam Buddh Nagar police announced on Saturday that restrictions under CrPC section 144 will be enforced across Noida and Greater Noida from January 21 to 26.

As the Ram temple consecration draws closer, Delhi government has announced that it will organise a three-day Ramlila program starting Saturday, January 20. The announcement has resulted in a war of words between AAP and BJP government. AAP has claimed that it wanted to organise the Ramlila at the Bharat Mandapam but was denied the permission for the same by the BJP-led central government. Ahead of Ram temple consecration, AAP govt to organise 3 day Ramlila

Hundreds of temples across the United States are preparing to celebrate the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next week. Thousands of Indian American devotees are likely to attend a series of events planned in the next few days. Sharing the feeling about the Ram Mandir consecration, president of the Hindu University of America posted in a blog post, 'Ayodhya is re-emerging from destruction and neglect, epitomising the eternal nature of Sanatana Dharma. The upcoming consecration at Ram Lalla Mandir after 550 years is bringing immense joy to the city and nearly a billion Hindus across the world.'

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SVBC television channels to telecast live Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Prathishta

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' (TTD) television channel, Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC), is set to broadcast live the Pran Prathistha of the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 in multiple languages. According to an official statement on Saturday, SVBC's Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi television channels, along with its Telugu YouTube channel, will telecast the rituals associated with the event.

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Visuals of 'Prasad' that will be distributed among VVIPs

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Religious places cleaned under special drive in Latur district

In preparation for the Ayodhya temple event, a special campaign called 'Swachh Tirtha' was conducted in Latur district of Maharashtra. Over 100 religious places in both urban and rural areas were cleaned as part of this initiative in the last three days. The campaign involved the participation of government officials, employees, sanitation workers, and the general public, as stated by Ramdas Kokare, the Joint Commissioner of Latur municipal administration.

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Babri Masjid taken away systematically: Owaisi on Ram Janmabhoomi dispute

As the nation approaches the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has raised the title deed dispute concerning the Ram Janmabhoomi. On Saturday, he stated that the Babri Masjid was taken away from Muslims in a "very systematic manner." Following an extended legal process and multiple court hearings, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Hindus in a landmark decision, affirming the claim that the Babri mosque was built on the remains of a temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in the 16th century.

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Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha: Gujarat declares half-day for govt offices, educational institutions on January 22

In preparation for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on January 22, the Gujarat government has declared a half-day in the state on Monday. As per the notice issued by the Gujarat government, all government offices and educational institutions in the state will be closed until 2:30 pm on January 22.

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J P Nadda to skip consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

J P Nadda, BJP president has decided to skip the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Instead, he plans to witness the historic event from the Jhandewalan temple in New Delhi. In a post on X on Saturday, Nadda expressed his gratitude to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for extending the invitation to him for the "Pran Pratishtha" event on January 22.

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Security tightened in Ayodhya as city gears up for Pran Pratishtha ceremony

As the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya is just a few days away, security measures in the temple town were intensified on Friday for the January 22 event, expected to be attended by nearly 8,000 VIP guests. The Uttar Pradesh police force, designated for deployment in Ayodhya, has arrived in the town, and security measures include patrolling across all three areas—land, water, and air.

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Pran Pratishtha: Delhi L-G okays half working day for govt offices on Mon

The offices of the Delhi government will be closed for half a day on Monday due to the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has given approval for the half-day closure of all Delhi Government offices, urban local bodies, autonomous bodies, undertakings, and boards on January 22 to mark the Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha event in Ayodhya, as stated by the LG office.

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Ram temple consecration: TISS warns students against holding protests, IIT-B plans events to mark occasion

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has issued a warning to its students, advising them against organizing any protests on its campus related to the idol consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. TISS cautioned that law enforcement agencies may take action against those who violate this directive. In contrast, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is planning programs such as the inauguration of a 'gaushala' (cow shelter) and the recitation of a poem based on the epic Ramayan to observe the occasion.

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Indians in US organise Tesla Light Show ahead of Ram Mandir consecration

Just days before the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, devoted enthusiasts organized a remarkable and innovative Tesla car light show dedicated to Lord Ram. More than 100 Tesla car owners, identifying themselves as "Ramji ki Gilahariyan of Greater Houston," assembled at Shri Guruvayurappan Krishna Temple for the light show on Friday evening. The event captivated hundreds of Ram Bhakts (devotees of Lord Ram) and passersby in the neighborhood.

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From 'Ram ki Rasoi' to 'langar' by Nihang Sikhs: Devotees in Ayodhya getting free meals

As the consecration ceremony for the Ram Temple approaches, a diverse range of groups, including Nihang Singhs, ISKCON, temple trusts from various regions, and local residents in Ayodhya, have set up community kitchens to provide 'langar' food to devotees. These kitchens, operational throughout the city, offer freshly cooked hot meals to devotees visiting the holy city. The menus commonly include items like khichdi, aloo puri, kadhi chawal, achar, and papad, with the provision of hot tea offering comfort to devotees in the chilly weather.

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Ram temple in Ayodhya decked up with flowers, special lights

With only two days remaining for the consecration ceremony, officials announced on Saturday that the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya has been adorned with abundant flowers and special lights for the upcoming mega event. The entire temple town is reportedly immersed in religious fervor, often expressed locally as "Ayodhya Rammay ho rahi hai." According to sources from the temple trust, a significant quantity of high-quality flowers has been utilized for the decoration, featuring special floral designs to embellish the temple for the momentous occasion.

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Section 144 CrPC will be imposed in Noida during January 21-26

In preparation for the consecration ceremony at the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 and the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the Gautam Buddh Nagar police announced on Saturday that restrictions under CrPC section 144 will be enforced across Noida and Greater Noida from January 21 to 26.

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Ram temple consecration is step towards 'Akhand Bharat': MP CM Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said the construction of a new Ram temple in Ayodhya was a step forward towards 'Akhand Bharat' or undivided India. If God wishes, Akhand Bharat will extend as far as Afghanistan, he added.

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Devotees from Germany arrive in Ayodhya for Ram temple consecration ceremony