Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: Congratulations Ram Bhakts, says PM Modi

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan LIVE updates: PM Narendra Modi at Ram Janmbhoomi in Ayodhya. Catch latest news, live Streaming

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India's democratic values and its judiciary has shown the world that how can matters by resolved peacefully, democratically and constitutionally: UP CM Yogi

Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the power of India's democratic values and its judiciary has shown the world that how can matters by resolved peacefully, democratically and constitutionally: UP CM Yogi Adityanath at Ram Temple event in Ayodhya.

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PM Modi lays foundation for Ram temple in Ayodhya, bhoomi pujan completed

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony: Struggle of 500 years ratified by law, constitution, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

After the ceremony, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister addressed the gathering. Hailing the contribution of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath welcomed the other esteemed guests to the ceremony. "Today is an auspicious day. This marks the end of the struggle of decades. A journey of over 500 years has been ratified by the Indian judiciary and constitution."

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony: Many sacrifices have been made for this moment, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony: UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses the gathering

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Bhumi Pujan at Ram Janmbhoomi site concludes

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What the Ram Temple will look like

The proposed model of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday.

The temple has been planned in the Nagar ‘shaili’ (a style of temple architecture where the temple tower is built over the sanctum sanctorum. The other major style is the Dravidian, which includes gopurams), and is far bigger than what had been originally planned. Three more spires have been added, one in front and two at the sides, to extend the gudh mandap (the covered porch); the number of columns has gone up from around 160 in the original plan to 366 (160 on the ground floor, 132 on first floor, 74 on second floor); the width of the stairway to the ‘Ram Darbar’ on the first floor has been expanded from 6 feet to 16 feet. The height of the temple has been increased from 141 feet to 161 feet, its width from 160 feet to 235 feet, and its length from 280 feet to 360 feet.

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40-kg brick made of pure silver to be used in Bhoomi Pujan

The bhoomi and shila pujan will include chanting of mantras, and after shovelling the earth, a worship of the ground and shila. Officials in Ayodhya said 40-kg brick made of pure silver will be used for the bhoomi pujan. Soil has been brought in from more tha n 1500 places, while holy water has been collected from 2,000 places.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE: Bricks engraved with 'Jai Shri Ram' used in bhoomi pujan

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Ram temple construction is expected to be constructed just before 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

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PM Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat take part in 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ram Janambhoomi site

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Modi performs Bhumi Pujan at Ram Janmbhoomi site

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi dons golden dhoti-kurta for grand Ram Temple ceremony in Ayodhya

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented with a headgear, silver 'mukut' and stole at Hanuman Garhi

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PM Narendra Modi reaches Hanumangarhi temple to offer prayers ahead of Ram temple bhoomi pujan