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India’s Modi opens Ram temple built on site of demolished mosque in Ayodhya

Temple consecration marks unofficial start to Hindu nationalist leader’s re-election campaign in polls later this year.

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Babri mosque to Ram temple: A timeline from 1528 to 2024

Ram temple is inaugurated in Ayodhya 32 years after a Hindu nationalist mob demolished the Mughal era Babri mosque.

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For many in Ayodhya, temple ceremony a stepping stone for ‘Hindu Rashtra’

Many of the devotees who have trickled into Ayodhya claimed that the pran prathistha is either a stepping stone for the establishment of a Hindu Rashtra’ or a Hindu state has already been formed. Asked to explain, they pointed to the state machinery’s involvement in the grand ceremony and the…

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Preamble to Constitution goes viral on social media as Mollywood celebrities protest against ‘politicisation’ of Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration

Ahead of the pran pratishtha, or consecration ceremony, at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 (Monday), a novel protest of sorts ‘went viral’ as several celebrities from the Malayalam film industry shared an image of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution on their social media handles.

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Ram Lalla countenance unveiled at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya; PM Modi leads rituals

The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled on Monday at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi inaugurates Hindu temple on site of razed mosque in India

Narendra Modi hails controversial opening as fulfilment of ‘dream that many have cherished for years’

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High concentration of a community in a particular area or neighbourhood is not valid reason to deny permission to another community to hold religious events there: SC

Supreme Court heard a petition challenging Tamil Nadu Police’s order prohibiting the conduct of ‘sangalpa yagam’ event in front of the Sri Bhagavathyamman temple and special alms-giving at A. Vellodu village in Dindigul district in connection with the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22. The court clarified that the dominant…

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Maharashtra: Scuffle breaks out between two communities; 5 arrested for vandalism at Mira Road

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, a dispute broke out between two communities at Mira Road near Mumbai in Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi fulfills promise, inaugurates controversial Ram temple in Ayodhya

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi presides over the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, fulfilling a long-standing promise and solidifying his le...

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"Today, Ram Rajya will begin with Pran Pratishtha": Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das on Monday said that with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Ram Rajya will begin and all the inequalities will be over. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why is India’s Ram temple in Ayodhya controversial?

The BJP’s Prime Minister Modi will be opening the temple on Monday, three years after laying its first stone.

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Mandir inauguration: News channels’ ad rates hit ‘historic high’, says report

The advertisement rates on news channels have reportedly surged in the run up to the Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya, with more demand for ad slots in the special programme coverage of the ceremony.

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BJP accuses Trinamool Congress government of trying to refrain people from participating in Ram temple consecration ceremony

The West Bengal BJP on January 22 accused the TMC government of trying to refrain people from participating in the celebrations of Ram temple inauguration in various parts of the State, aligning with the consecration ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Pran Pratishtha: Army helicopters to shower flowers on Ayodhya during 'aarti'

Army helicopters will shower flowers on Ayodhya and 30 artists will play different Indian musical instruments at the temple premises at the time of Aarti at Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Pran Pratishtha day, according to Temple Authorities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Amazing, unforgettable, supernatural moment": Yogi Adityanath greets people on reaching Shri Ram Janambhoomi Mandir

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted people as he arrived at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Complex in Ayodhya where the Pran Pratishtha ceremony is taking place today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Additional forces on roads as Kolkata braces for more than 35 rallies on January 22

“Several arrangements, including deployment of 4,000 policemen, have been made to prevent any untoward incident in and around Kolkata during West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Sampriti Rally’ and 35 smaller processions, in Kolkata, on January 22, coinciding with the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya,”…

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Ram temple consecration: Police, authorities not bound to act on ‘oral orders’ to ban live telecast, programmes, says SC order

Ram temple consecration: SC issues notice to T.N. govt on ‘oral order’ against live telecast in State. TN government said the petition was “politically motivated” and there was no such bar.

The Hindu

In Pictures | Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

Ayodhya all set for consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla - in pictures

The Hindu

Ram temple event: AI-based CCTV cameras, drones deployed to ensure security in Ayodhya

Ram temple event: A multi-layer security cover is in place in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, with 10,000 CCTV cameras and AI drones

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In Ayodhya, a Ramkatha troupe 10 years ago foretold history

At 12 years old, Akshay had the air of a contemplative adult. For three full days, he regaled me with information – all the facts, figures and folklore related to his village 12 km from Ayodhya.

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‘Might get worse’: As Modi unveils Ram temple, Indian Muslims fear future

As a celebratory atmosphere envelops much of India, many among its 200 million Muslims wonder what’s next for them.

The Hindu

Schedule of ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya

Ram Mandir Inauguration: The consecration ceremony of the idol of Lord Ram is scheduled to take place at 12.20 pm. Devotees can have temple Darshan from 7 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 7 pm

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