Ram Mandir: PM Modi calls for nation building, awakening after consecration ceremony at Ayodhya

As the grand temple of Lord Ram was being consecrated at his birthplace in northern India's Ayodhya, celebrations also erupted over 3300 km south at Seetha Eliya village in Sri Lanka. The place is believed to be the site where Sita, Lord Ram's wife was held captive by demon King Ravan.

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Prime Minister invoked Ram Rajya by hailing the temple consecration as a moment to "lay the foundation of India for the next 1,000 years".

"We take the pledge to build a capable, grand, divine India from this moment," he said. "'We have untied our complicated past," Modi added.

Describing Lord Ram's divinity, Modi said:

"Ram is not fire, Ram is energy
Ram is not controversy, but a solution
Ram is not just present but perpetuity."

"The Pran pratisthan today is of human ideals, of the highest human values. It's just not a temple. It's a temple of India's philosophy, ideals, esteem, policies, perpetuity... We have to rise above ourselves," Modi added. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "Ram temple's construction is a reflection of Indian society's maturity."

"It's an occasion of not merely triumph but humility too," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that at a time when Ram's existence was being questioned, the judiciary continued to do its job. 

"I would like to express thanks to the Supreme Court for doing justice and the temple was built following the law," PM Modi.

PM Narendra Modi says, "The legal battle over the existence of Lord Ram went on for decades. I would like to express my gratitude to the judiciary of India for doing justice..."

Prime Minister Modi also expressed apologies while invoking God Ram for delay in temple construction.

"Today, I apologise to Lord Ram as something was lacking in our love and penance due to which this work (construction of Ram Temple) was not done for so many years. However, that gap has been bridged today and I am confident that Lord Ram will forgive us," says PM

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat invoked the arrival of 'Ram Rajya', the ideal of all states, following the conclusion of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. 

Bhagwat said that "we all citizens will have to follow the path of Ram". "We must live together in unity with dharma, humility, service and gratefulness," Bhagwat said.

"Everyone else have their own choices too. We all must live with patience. It's the patience that holds the weight of Earth."

Bhagwat also invoked Mahatma Gandhi while calling for the virtue of discipline amongst citizens.

"The temple has been built where we had resolved to build it," said CM yogi during his address at the Ram Janambhoomi Temple. 

"There are some feelings in my heart that I don't have words to express. Everyone is emotional and happy. On this historic moment, every city and village in the country has turned into Ayodhya, and every path seems to be heading towards the Ram Janmabhoomi," said CM Yogi. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gifted the replica of Ram Janambhoomi Temple to PM Modi as well as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. 

In the much-awaited Ram Mandir consecration ceremony which took place in India's temple city of Ayodhya, the Ram Lalla idol's face was revealed on Monday (Jan 22). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had observed an 11-day satvik ritual, unveiled the idol of a five-year-old Lord Ram. 

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PM Modi has entered the temple compounds and is making his way to the sanctum sanctorum. 

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The Indian diaspora chanted Jai Shri Ram at New York’s Times Square, marking celebrations ahead of the grand consecration ceremony in Ayodhya temple city. The iconic place was illuminated as the diaspora donned traditional Indian attire and sang songs. Moreover, pictures of Lord Ram were also displayed on the screens at Times Square. 

Actor Anupam Kher after offering prayers at Hanuman Garhi, said, "Today, I am representing lakhs of Kashmiri Hindus who had to leave their homes...Today Lord Ram is returning to his home and I hope we will also return soon. I went to Hanuman Garhi as well...People across the world are celebrating this day. Today is Diwali and this is not just a religious festival, this is much more..."

In a display of unity and devotion, Bollywood's finest celebrities have descended upon Ayodhya to partake in the much-anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir.

The star-studded guest list includes power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, ace filmmaker Rohit Shetty, the timeless Madhuri Dixit with her husband Dr Shriram Nene, the versatile Ayushmann Khurrana, and the recently wedded Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal...Read More

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, hours before the Pran Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir, welcomed religious leaders and saints who reached the holy city for attending the grand event.

"Hearty welcome and greetings to the revered saints and religious leaders coming from all over the country and the world for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in the Prabhu Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple located in Shri Ayodhya Dham. Your dignified presence in Shri Ayodhya Dham will further strengthen our commitment towards 'Ramrajya'," said the chief minister, in a post on 'X. 

For the Sompuras, a father-son duo, it was a journey of more than 30 years to bring into reality the grandeur of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir which is set to be consecrated on Monday (Jan 22).

Ashish Sompura – son of chief architect Chandrakant Sompura – said what has been created today is an extension of what was already present on paper 30 years ago...Read More 

A day before the much-awaited 'pran prathishtha', consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, a heavy police force has been deployed in the city to ensure safe celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

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As the sacred town of Ayodhya prepares for the pran-pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol, a concerning surge in cybercrimes has been reported. Authorities have warned of criminals taking advantage of the auspicious occasion to engage in fraudulent activities, using deceptive tactics related to the Ram Mandir.

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• 10:25 am: Arrival at Ayodhya Airport.

• 10:45 am: Arrival at Ayodhya helipad.

• 10:55 am: Arrival at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi

• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Reserved

• 12:05 pm to 12:55 pm: Consecration ceremony

• 12:55 pm: Departure from the place of worship.

• 1:00 pm: Arrival at the public venue.

• 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Attend a public function in Ayodhya

• 2:10 pm: Darshan of Kuber Tila