Ayodhya head priest Satyendra Das raps critics, says Lord Ram belongs to all Indians

IANS | January 21, 2024 10:40 AM

Ayodhya, Jan 21 (IANS) Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, has reacted sharply after several opposition party leaders refused to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday, saying that Lord Ram does not belong to any one political party but is a symbol of collective consciousness and unites millions of Indians living in the country and elsewhere.

Jail inmates in UP send their ‘gifts’ to Ram Lalla

IANS | January 21, 2024 8:48 AM

Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) Around one lakh inmates from 75 jails across Uttar Pradesh are creating handicrafts, related to Ram temple, to be displayed near the temple, at the airport, bus stations, and tourist spots.

In Orchha, Bundelkhand's Ayodhya, Lord Ram gets a royal salute daily

Sundeep Pouranik | January 21, 2024 8:44 AM

Bhopal, Jan 21 (IANS) In Ayodhya, preparations are underway for the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram, but in Madhya Pradesh's Orchha, also known as the 'Ayodhya of Bundelkhand', Lord Ram was enthroned not as a God but as a King.

New MP Cong chief Jitu Patwari follows in Kamal Nath's soft Hindutva footsteps

Praveen Dwivedi | January 21, 2024 8:31 AM

Bhopal, Jan 21 (IANS) At a time when euphoria over Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram in Ayodhya is high and Madhya Pradesh BJP leadership is making all efforts to create a festive atmosphere out of it, the opposition Congress is also playing on the pro-Hindutva pitch in the state.

Widowed radio jockey defies male priests, performs daughter's marriage rituals

Sanjay Borkar | January 21, 2024 8:29 AM

Panaji, Jan 21 (IANS) While the Goa Assembly in its last session had discussed ways to stop ‘widow discrimination’, the wedding ceremony of two doctors has set an example of giving dignity to widows by allowing the bride's widowed mother to perform the religious rituals.

Prohibitory orders, more restrictions placed in Lucknow

IANS | January 21, 2024 5:19 AM

Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) After clamping prohibitory orders ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, the Lucknow police have put in place new restrictions on holding protests, filming with drones and carrying weapons in view of the approaching 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Republic Day celebrations and other occasions to be observed in the near future.

Govt should ensure security of 37,000 devotees scheduled to travel to Ayodhya: K’taka BJP

IANS | January 20, 2024 7:31 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Karnataka State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday said that the government must ensure the security of 37,000 devotees who are scheduled to travel to Ayodhya from Karnataka following the inauguration of Ram Temple on January 22.

Ram Mandir inauguration: India to run spl train to Nepal's Janakpur for Ayodhya-bound devotees

IANS | January 20, 2024 5:28 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 20 ( IANS) India would be operating a special train to Nepal's Janakpur -- the birthplace of Sita, to bring Lord Ram devotees to Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22 in the Himalayan nation's neighbouring Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

NDTV's mega coverage of Pran Pratishtha to see 'Ramayan' stars Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhalia reunite

IANS | January 20, 2024 3:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) India’s original ‘Ramayan’ stars Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia will be reuniting for NDTV's exclusive coverage of the grand Ram Mandir's inauguration in Ayodhta on January 22.

Kangana praises Ram Lalla sculptor Arun Yogiraj: ‘Kitna pressure hoga’

IANS | January 20, 2024 11:50 AM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has heaped praise at Ram Lalla sculptor Arun Yogiraj for bringing the idol alive with the beautiful facial features and said that he must have been in a lot of pressure.

Religion

Ayodhya head priest Satyendra Das raps critics, says Lord Ram belongs to all Indians

Jail inmates in UP send their ‘gifts’ to Ram Lalla

In Orchha, Bundelkhand's Ayodhya, Lord Ram gets a royal salute daily

New MP Cong chief Jitu Patwari follows in Kamal Nath's soft Hindutva footsteps

Widowed radio jockey defies male priests, performs daughter's marriage rituals

Prohibitory orders, more restrictions placed in Lucknow

Govt should ensure security of 37,000 devotees scheduled to travel to Ayodhya: K’taka BJP

Ram Mandir inauguration: India to run spl train to Nepal's Janakpur for Ayodhya-bound devotees

NDTV's mega coverage of Pran Pratishtha to see 'Ramayan' stars Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhalia reunite

Kangana praises Ram Lalla sculptor Arun Yogiraj: ‘Kitna pressure hoga’

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