Ahead of the Ram Mandir's inauguration ceremony next week, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has purchased a plot valued at Rs 14.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Ram Mandir| Ayodhya: Transformation of a temple town

As the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya approaches on January 22, Haymandoyal Dillum, the High Commissioner of Mauritius, unveiled the extensive plans for the Mauritian community's involvement in this spiritual milestone.

Ram temple: Mauritians to light diyas, recite ‘Ramayana’ during consecration ceremony

The grand consecration ceremony of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple is just one week away. Starting January 16, the vedic rituals for the 'pran pratishtha' (consecration) of Ram Lalla, the infant form of Lord Ram, are set to initiate.

Ram Temple inauguration: Here is the seven-day schedule of vedic rituals starting Tuesday

A video of Bihar minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav claiming he had a dream where Lord Ram communicated with him is doing rounds on social media. In the purported video, the son of former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav apparently took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Ram Mandir: Tej Pratap Yadav says Ram told him he's not coming to Ayodhya

The Prime Minister inaugurated the redeveloped railway station, which will now be called Ayodhya Dham. Ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya District in India's Northern State of Uttar Pradesh which is on the cusp of an economic transformation.

Ram Mandir: Ayodhya, a global investment destination

Preparations are underway in full swing for the Ram Temple inauguration on January 22, which will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life. Watch this report for more details!

PM Modi will preside over ceremonial installation of Shri Ram Lalla

Ahead of the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir, Indian star Amitabh Bachchan has already bought a plot to build a home in Ayodhya. The megastar bought the plot in the Sarayu a seven-star mixed-use Enclave in the region.

Amitabh Bachchan buys land in Ayodhya for $1million

Cybercriminals are taking advantage by deploying traps to deceive unsuspecting devotees. Numerous people have reported receiving WhatsApp messages offering free VIP entry to the pran pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir, signalling a potential cyber threat.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir VIP ticket scam: Beware of online frauds offering false VIP entry

Ahead of the grand consecration of the majestic Ram Mandir in India’s holy city of Ayodhya, a whopping 45 tonnes of ‘laddoos’ are being prepared by special confectioners from Varanasi to be distributed to devotees.

Watch: 45 tonnes of ‘laddoos’ being prepared for Ram Temple consecration in India’s Ayodhya

Mauritius foreign minister Maneesh Gobin has termed Ram temple consecration ceremony as "international global event" and a "Diwali". Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal exclusively from Mauritius, he said, "Since December it has started and nowadays it is like a build up. Here we are calling it 2024, double Diwali, double Diwali meaning, one Diwali in January, and then another Diwali which is a regular Diwali". In response to a plea from the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation to Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Mauritius has approved a 2-hour special break for public officials of Hindu faith to participate in prayer and observation during the Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22. The foreign minister said PM Pravind Jugnauth will participate in the ceremonies locally. FM Maneesh also spoke about the anti India campaign in Maldives.

Ram temple consecration ceremony is international global event says Mauritius FM Maneesh Gobin

Mauritius Minister Dr. Anjiv Ramdhany has compared the Ram temple consecration ceremony to Diwali, highlighting the government's plan to install projectors to enable everyone in the country to witness the live broadcast of the ceremony on January 22. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Mauritius, he said, " This historic event provides us with an opportunity to come together, transcending political, religious and cultural divides". In Mauritius, Hinduism is a major religion, representing about 48.5% of the population according to 2011 statistics. Notably, Mauritius is the sole African country where Hinduism takes precedence, ranking third globally in terms of prevalence after Nepal and India. The Minister of Public Service, Administrative and Institutional Reforms, Dr Anjiv Ramdhany explained, that Prime Minister pravind kumar jugnauth will also take part in local celebrations when it comes to the inauguration ceremony of the temple. He said, "this small inauguration is a lifetime event for us and it's a big thing for India."

Mauritius Minister speaks on Ram Mandir consecration ceremony and more

Mauritius Minister Ramdhany likens Ram Temple Consecration to 'Diwali' celebration

As the grand Ram temple rises in the Indian holy city of Ayodhya, it’s not just India which is celebrating. The historic event is being celebrated with same vigour in the US too, where giant billboards depicting Lord Ram and the majestic Ram Mandir have gone up in at least 10 states.

Giant billboards, car rally and exhibition: Here’s how US is celebrating Ram Temple inauguration

Indian national capital Delhi is gearing up for extravagant celebrations akin to Diwali, the festival of lights to mark the consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration to bring Diwali-like business to Delhi markets

As the highly celebrated consecration of the Ram Temple approaches, Ayodhya temple city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is set to witness the arrival of a hundred chartered planes on January 22 at the newly inaugurated international airport, as announced by state chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

Ram Mandir consecration: 100 chartered planes to land at Ayodhya airport on January 22

Not just the majestic Ram Temple, the holy city of Ayodhya promises to offer tourists and devotees a deeper insight into the rich heritage of Hinduism and the regional culture and traditions, along with lessons in nature conservation.

Ayodhya to develop ‘Ramayana Forest’, offering glimpses into Lord Ram’s exile period

Ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration in the Indian city of Ayodhya Prime Minister Narendra Modi started an 11-Day Special ritual or an Anushthan today. Prime Minister Modi posted an audio message on his official YouTube channel Prime Minister said he is fortunate to be a witness to the historic and auspicious occasion. He added that he is experiencing feelings as he has never before in his life. Watch to know more.

Indian PM Narendra Modi begins 11-day special ritual before consecration of Ram Mandir

Devotees dressed up as Lord Ram and Hanuman gathered at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday morning (Jan 11) to board IndiGo's first direct flight to Ayodhya. The pilgrimage comes ahead of the grand consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram temple scheduled for January 22 in the north Indian holy city.

Video: Airline passengers dress up as Lord Ram, Hanuman on first flight to Ayodhya

Ram temple inauguration is around the corner. All eyes are set on the grand ceremony in Ayodhya. Meanwhile, Ram Temple Trust has requested a few not to come. Watch this video to know more.

Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration: Congress calls temple inauguration an event for 'electoral gains'

Top leaders of the Indian National Congress (INC), including former party president Sonia Gandhi, have declined the invitation to attend the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony due to be held in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024.

Ram Mandir consecration: Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi ‘respectfully’ decline invitation for event

Ram Temple Ayodhya consecration: Congress calls temple inauguration an event for 'electoral gains'

Ram Temple Ayodhya consecration: Veteran BJP leader LK Advani to attend ceremony, Congress to skip

Some expectant mothers in India are requesting for caesarean section deliveries on Jan 22. That's the day when the consecration ceremony at the ram temple in Ayodhya would be taking place. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Why some Indian women want to give birth on jan 22

Several women pregnant in India have requested doctors to undergo cesarean section deliveries on January 22, when the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is scheduled to be held. Watch to know more!

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Expectant mothers want to deliver on Ram Temple consecration ceremony day

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