PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of spiritual leaders at Ayodhya after laying the first brick for a grand Ram temple.

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The muhurt for Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan is at 12:40 pm. The prime minister will reach Ayodhya at 11:30 and will perform a puja at Hanumangarhi temple.

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A temple will come up on the 2.77 acres of land in Ayodhya and a five-acre plot at an alternate site will go for the building of a mosque, the top court said in a judgment that was welcomed by all involved.

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What you should know about Ram Temple groundbreaking ceremony

PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of spiritual leaders at Ayodhya after laying the first brick for a grand Ram temple

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has come after decades-old struggle

'It has been a struggle for 3 decades',says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at Ram Temple Ceremony

The 'Bhoomi Pujan' or groundbreaking ceremony has begun at Ayodhya's 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the ceremony.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cancelled his scheduled visit to Ayodhya trip on Sunday, following the demise of state minister for technical education Kamla Rani Varun.

Kamala Rani Varun, a legislator from Ghatampur Assembly segment, died after a prolonged illness. She had been hospitalised in the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS).

The Chief Minister was scheduled to visit Ayodhya on Sunday to review the preparations and security arrangements being made for the 'bhumi pujan' of the Ram temple which is going to be held on August 5.

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The 'bhumi pujan' ceremony will take place around noon on August 5 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to participate in the function.

Meanwhile, the preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya are in full swing.&nbsp;

On Saturday, several areas of Ayodhya were illuminated with diyas (earthen lamps) and colourful lights.&nbsp;

'Akhand Ramayana Path' will be held in other holy cities including Mathura, Kashi, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, Gorakhpur and Chitrakoot.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cancelled his scheduled visit to Ayodhya trip on Sunday, following the demise of state minister for technical education Kamla Rani Varun.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cancelled his scheduled visit to Ayodhya trip on Sunday, following the demise of state minister for technical education Kamla Rani Varun. Kamala Rani Varun, a legislator from Ghatampur Assembly segment, died after a prolonged illness. She had been hospitalised in the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS). The Chief Minister was scheduled to visit Ayodhya on Sunday to review the preparations and security arrangements being made for the 'bhumi pujan' of the Ram temple which is going to be held on August 5. Also read | Ayodhya decked up ahead of August 5 Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan', UP CM to visit on Sunday The 'bhumi pujan' ceremony will take place around noon on August 5 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to participate in the function. Meanwhile, the preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya are in full swing. On Saturday, several areas of Ayodhya were illuminated with diyas (earthen lamps) and colourful lights. 'Akhand Ramayana Path' will be held in other holy cities including Mathura, Kashi, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, Gorakhpur and Chitrakoot.

UP minister dies, CM Adityanath cancels visit to Ayodhya

The preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya are in full swing.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is slated to visit the city on Sunday for the second time in a week to take stock of the preparation done.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram Mandir here on August 5 after which the construction of the temple will commence.&nbsp;

Several dignitaries are expected to participate in the ceremony.

On Saturday, several areas of Ayodhya were illuminated with diyas (earthen lamps) and colourful lights.&nbsp;

Over the last one month all the top officials of the state, including Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, have also visited Ayodhya.&nbsp;

Many developmental changes have been made to the city -- including the widening of the roads.

On Saturday, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ayodhya, said that COVID-19 protocols have been put in place. "We have requested everyone to not let more than five people gather at a place. We have also planned route diversions at 12 places to ease traffic movement," the SSP said.

(with inputs from ANI)

The preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya are in full swing. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is slated to visit the city on Sunday for the second time in a week to take stock of the preparation done.

The preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya are in full swing. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is slated to visit the city on Sunday for the second time in a week to take stock of the preparation done. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram Mandir here on August 5 after which the construction of the temple will commence. Several dignitaries are expected to participate in the ceremony. On Saturday, several areas of Ayodhya were illuminated with diyas (earthen lamps) and colourful lights. Over the last one month all the top officials of the state, including Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, have also visited Ayodhya. Many developmental changes have been made to the city -- including the widening of the roads. On Saturday, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ayodhya, said that COVID-19 protocols have been put in place. "We have requested everyone to not let more than five people gather at a place. We have also planned route diversions at 12 places to ease traffic movement," the SSP said. (with inputs from ANI)

Ayodhya decked up ahead of August 5 Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan', UP CM to visit on Sunday

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya was not a political issue, but a matter of pride and faith for lakhs of devotees.

Shinde, who is scheduled to visit Gadchiroli district, of which he is the guardian minister, was talking to reporters at the Nagpur airport.

When asked about a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) functionary's recent statement that those opposing the Ram temple and subjects linked to it were doing so to achieve their political goals, Shinde said, "Ram temple is not a political issue. It is a matter of pride and faith for lakhs ofdevotees of Lord Ram."

"Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray went to Ayodhya when he was not a chief minister and later when became the CM. It is a matter of faith, devotion and pride," he added.

Replying to a query over MNS chief Raj Thackeray's statement that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will not survive for a long time, Shinde said, "In a democracy, everybody has the right to speak and express themselves."

"But the MVA government is doing a good work under the leadership of CM Uddhav Thackeray. It has been working hard to tackle the COVID-19 situation in the state," the minister said.

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had on Friday said that the three MVA allies- Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress- were not a family, but were in a live-in relationship and the government will collapse on its own.

When asked about it, Shinde said, "This is not a time to play politics. We need to work together to tackle the COVID-19 challenge."&nbsp;

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya was not a political issue, but a matter of pride and faith for lakhs of devotees.

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya was not a political issue, but a matter of pride and faith for lakhs of devotees. Shinde, who is scheduled to visit Gadchiroli district, of which he is the guardian minister, was talking to reporters at the Nagpur airport. When asked about a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) functionary's recent statement that those opposing the Ram temple and subjects linked to it were doing so to achieve their political goals, Shinde said, "Ram temple is not a political issue. It is a matter of pride and faith for lakhs ofdevotees of Lord Ram." "Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray went to Ayodhya when he was not a chief minister and later when became the CM. It is a matter of faith, devotion and pride," he added. Replying to a query over MNS chief Raj Thackeray's statement that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will not survive for a long time, Shinde said, "In a democracy, everybody has the right to speak and express themselves." "But the MVA government is doing a good work under the leadership of CM Uddhav Thackeray. It has been working hard to tackle the COVID-19 situation in the state," the minister said. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had on Friday said that the three MVA allies- Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress- were not a family, but were in a live-in relationship and the government will collapse on its own. When asked about it, Shinde said, "This is not a time to play politics. We need to work together to tackle the COVID-19 challenge."

Ram temple not political issue, but matter of pride: Minister

Images of Lord Ram and 3D portraits of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be beamed across the giant billboards at the iconic Times Square on August 5 to celebrate the temple's groundbreaking ceremony. The organisers have described the commemoration as a one-of-a-kind and historic event.

Times Square in New York is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

President of the American India Public Affairs Committee Jagdish Sewhani on Wednesday said that arrangements were being made to celebrate the historic moment in New York on August 5, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Among the prominent billboards that are being leased for the occasion are the giant Nasdaq screen and the 17,000-square-foot wrap-around LED display screen, considered among the largest continuous exterior displays in the world and the highest-resolution exterior LED screen in Times Square.

Beginning from 8 AM on August 5 till 10 PM, images of the words 'Jai Shri Ram' in Hindi and English, Lord Ram's portraits and videos, 3D portraits of the temple's design and architecture as well as pictures of the laying of the foundation stone by Modi will be displayed across several billboards, which are among the most striking and popular features of Times Square.

Sewhani told PTI that members of the Indian community will also gather at Times Square on August 5 to mark the celebration and distribute sweets.

Sewhani said that the Times Square commemoration is being made possible with the help and support of the community and sponsors.

Prime Minister Modi had announced the formation of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust in February. The Trust has invited Modi to lay the foundation stone of the grand Ram Temple.&nbsp;

Images of Lord Ram and 3D portraits of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be beamed across the giant billboards at the iconic Times Square on August 5 to celebrate the temple's groundbreaking ceremony.

Images of Lord Ram and 3D portraits of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be beamed across the giant billboards at the iconic Times Square on August 5 to celebrate the temple's groundbreaking ceremony. The organisers have described the commemoration as a one-of-a-kind and historic event. Times Square in New York is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. President of the American India Public Affairs Committee Jagdish Sewhani on Wednesday said that arrangements were being made to celebrate the historic moment in New York on August 5, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Among the prominent billboards that are being leased for the occasion are the giant Nasdaq screen and the 17,000-square-foot wrap-around LED display screen, considered among the largest continuous exterior displays in the world and the highest-resolution exterior LED screen in Times Square. Beginning from 8 AM on August 5 till 10 PM, images of the words 'Jai Shri Ram' in Hindi and English, Lord Ram's portraits and videos, 3D portraits of the temple's design and architecture as well as pictures of the laying of the foundation stone by Modi will be displayed across several billboards, which are among the most striking and popular features of Times Square. Sewhani told PTI that members of the Indian community will also gather at Times Square on August 5 to mark the celebration and distribute sweets. Sewhani said that the Times Square commemoration is being made possible with the help and support of the community and sponsors. Prime Minister Modi had announced the formation of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust in February. The Trust has invited Modi to lay the foundation stone of the grand Ram Temple.

Lord Ram's images to be displayed at Times Square to celebrate August 5 Ram Temple groundbreaking

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has said that a time capsule will be placed about 2,000 feet underground at the Ram Temple construction site in Ayodhya.

"The struggle for Ram Janmabhoomi, including the long-drawn case in the Supreme Court, has given a lesson for the current and upcoming generations. A time capsule will be placed about 2,000 feet down in ground at Ram Temple construction site. So, that in future anyone who wishes to study about the history of the temple, he'll get the facts related to Ram Janmabhoomi, so that no new controversy can arise," ANI quoted, Kameshwar Chaupal, Member, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as saying.

The time capsule will be placed inside a Tamra Patra (copper plate) before being placed below the site, he added.

“Water from sacred rivers and soil from teerths (pilgrim places), where Lord Ram visited, will be used during the abhisheka in bhoomi pujan, said the Trust member. Volunteers are sending them from across the country to Ayodhya, he added.

Veteran BJP leaders LK Advani, MM Joshi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are among those being invited to the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5 which will be shown live by Doordarshan, trustees of the temple said.

According to the experts the Lord Ram temple will be made from stones, while iron and steel will not be used.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has said that a time capsule will be placed about 2,000 feet underground at the Ram Temple construction site in Ayodhya.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has said that a time capsule will be placed about 2,000 feet underground at the Ram Temple construction site in Ayodhya. "The struggle for Ram Janmabhoomi, including the long-drawn case in the Supreme Court, has given a lesson for the current and upcoming generations. A time capsule will be placed about 2,000 feet down in ground at Ram Temple construction site. So, that in future anyone who wishes to study about the history of the temple, he'll get the facts related to Ram Janmabhoomi, so that no new controversy can arise," ANI quoted, Kameshwar Chaupal, Member, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as saying. The time capsule will be placed inside a Tamra Patra (copper plate) before being placed below the site, he added. “Water from sacred rivers and soil from teerths (pilgrim places), where Lord Ram visited, will be used during the abhisheka in bhoomi pujan, said the Trust member. Volunteers are sending them from across the country to Ayodhya, he added. Veteran BJP leaders LK Advani, MM Joshi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are among those being invited to the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5 which will be shown live by Doordarshan, trustees of the temple said. According to the experts the Lord Ram temple will be made from stones, while iron and steel will not be used. (With inputs from agencies)

Time capsule to be placed 2,000 feet under Ram Mandir site in Ayodhya

Shri Ramjanmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold its meeting at 3 pm in Circuit House on Saturday.

The meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das.

The date for Bhoomi Poojan for the Ram temple is likely to be discussed during this meet. Nripendra Mishra, who was the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend this meeting.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-temple-trust-members-set-to-meet-on-july-18-in-ayodhya-310656">Ram temple trust members set to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya</a>

This is the second meeting of the Trust after the formation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya. The participants in the meeting are likely to discuss the date of the foundation stone and also on the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Notably, there has been no response from the Prime Minister's office formally about this program.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to Ayodhya to inaugurate the construction work at the Ram Mandir site.

The president of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das had written a letter to Modi, requesting him to visit the sacred city.

The letter was sent to PM as seers do not want the 'Bhoomi poojan'&nbsp;to be done virtually and want him to join the inauguration program.

"There is no fixed date for PM Modi to come to Ayodhya to worship the land for the construction of Ram Temple in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. If PM Modi ji accepts the invite, then Bhoomi Pujan will be done by him," said Mahant Nrityagopas Das while speaking to ANI.

Shri Ramjanmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold its meeting at 3 pm in Circuit House on Saturday. The meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das.

Shri Ramjanmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold its meeting at 3 pm in Circuit House on Saturday. The meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das. The date for Bhoomi Poojan for the Ram temple is likely to be discussed during this meet. Nripendra Mishra, who was the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend this meeting. Also read: Ram temple trust members set to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya This is the second meeting of the Trust after the formation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya. The participants in the meeting are likely to discuss the date of the foundation stone and also on the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Also read| Hindu sculptures, broken idols found at Ram Janmabhoomi site during land levelling: Temple trust Notably, there has been no response from the Prime Minister's office formally about this program.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to Ayodhya to inaugurate the construction work at the Ram Mandir site. The president of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das had written a letter to Modi, requesting him to visit the sacred city. The letter was sent to PM as seers do not want the 'Bhoomi poojan' to be done virtually and want him to join the inauguration program. "There is no fixed date for PM Modi to come to Ayodhya to worship the land for the construction of Ram Temple in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. If PM Modi ji accepts the invite, then Bhoomi Pujan will be done by him," said Mahant Nrityagopas Das while speaking to ANI.

Date for 'Bhoomi Poojan' for Ram temple likely to be discussed during Trust meeting today

The construction of the Ram temple here is likely to start next month and the temple trust president has sent an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the occasion of its foundation stone laying ceremony, said Ayodhya seers on Thursday.

A tentative programme for the construction of the temple is likely to be decided in the meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust here on Saturday, they said.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-temple-trust-members-set-to-meet-on-july-18-in-ayodhya-310656">Ram temple trust members set to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya</a>

"Trust's president Nritya Gopal Das has sent a letter to the prime minister, inviting him to conduct the Bhumi Pujan of Ram Mandir on the occasion of its foundation laying ceremony,"&nbsp;said Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, the official spokesperson of the Trust president.

There is, however, no clarity as of now on prime minister's presence on the occasion, he said, adding a clearer picture is likely to emerge after the July 18 meeting.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat too is expected to be present during the Bhumi Pujan, he said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi's former principal secretary Nripendra Mishra, also the chairman of the construction committee of the temple trust, visited Ayodhya on Thursday along with BSF's former director general KK Sharma, the security adviser of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, and met various members of the Ram Temple Trust, set up as per the directions of the apex court.

The meeting was held in the presence of various local authorities at the Circuit House here and attended by trust secretary Champat Rai and members Anil Mishra and Bimlendra Mishra among others.

Trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das and member Mahant Dinendra Das, who live in Ayodhya itself, however, were not present in the meeting.&nbsp;

The construction of the Ram temple here is likely to start next month and the temple trust president has sent an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the occasion of its foundation stone laying ceremony, said Ayodhya seers on Thursday.

The construction of the Ram temple here is likely to start next month and the temple trust president has sent an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the occasion of its foundation stone laying ceremony, said Ayodhya seers on Thursday. A tentative programme for the construction of the temple is likely to be decided in the meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust here on Saturday, they said. Also read | Ram temple trust members set to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya "Trust's president Nritya Gopal Das has sent a letter to the prime minister, inviting him to conduct the Bhumi Pujan of Ram Mandir on the occasion of its foundation laying ceremony," said Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, the official spokesperson of the Trust president. There is, however, no clarity as of now on prime minister's presence on the occasion, he said, adding a clearer picture is likely to emerge after the July 18 meeting. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat too is expected to be present during the Bhumi Pujan, he said. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi's former principal secretary Nripendra Mishra, also the chairman of the construction committee of the temple trust, visited Ayodhya on Thursday along with BSF's former director general KK Sharma, the security adviser of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, and met various members of the Ram Temple Trust, set up as per the directions of the apex court. The meeting was held in the presence of various local authorities at the Circuit House here and attended by trust secretary Champat Rai and members Anil Mishra and Bimlendra Mishra among others. Trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das and member Mahant Dinendra Das, who live in Ayodhya itself, however, were not present in the meeting.

Ram temple construction likely to start next month: Trust chief's spokesperson

Pakistan, on Wednesday night,&nbsp;criticised India for starting the construction of the Ram temple&nbsp;in Ayodhya. The government&nbsp;said it shows how the Muslims in the country are being marginalised.

"The commencement of construction of a mandir at the site of the historic Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on May 26, 2020, is another step in this direction and the Government and people of Pakistan condemn it in the strongest terms," said&nbsp;Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) in a statement.

The ministry also alleged India of not setting the priorities right, and said that while the nation is battling a pandemic,&nbsp;"the RSS-BJP combine" was advancing the "Hindutva" agenda.

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Criticizing the Indian Supreme Court's judgement, Pakistan said the decision&nbsp;&nbsp;"completely failed to uphold the demands of justice".

The FO said the developments relating to the Babri Masjid, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and initiation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process are vivid illustrations of how the Muslims in India are being marginalised.

The Indian government has not responded to the allegations by the Pakistan government and has claimed that this is an internal matter of the country.

Pakistan, on Wednesday night, criticised India for starting the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The government said it shows how the Muslims in the country are being marginalised.

Pakistan, on Wednesday night, criticised India for starting the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The government said it shows how the Muslims in the country are being marginalised. "The commencement of construction of a mandir at the site of the historic Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on May 26, 2020, is another step in this direction and the Government and people of Pakistan condemn it in the strongest terms," said Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) in a statement. The ministry also alleged India of not setting the priorities right, and said that while the nation is battling a pandemic, "the RSS-BJP combine" was advancing the "Hindutva" agenda. Also read| COVID 19: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 61,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,260 Criticizing the Indian Supreme Court's judgement, Pakistan said the decision "completely failed to uphold the demands of justice". The FO said the developments relating to the Babri Masjid, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and initiation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process are vivid illustrations of how the Muslims in India are being marginalised. The Indian government has not responded to the allegations by the Pakistan government and has claimed that this is an internal matter of the country.

Pakistan criticizes construction of Ram Mandir; calls it Hindutva agenda

Carvings on sandstone and a Shivling have been found during the land levelling work at Ram Janmabhoomi here, said Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos">In pictures: Temple remains and idol residues found in Ayodhya</a>

"Debris is being removed and land being levelled at Ram Janmabhoomi since past 10 days. We have discovered pillars in the debris of the structure and carvings on sandstone. Found a Shivling there and a similar one at Kuber Teela," Champat Rai said. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/reporting-from-ayodhya-on-december-6-1992-261052">Also read: Reporting from Ayodhya on December 6, 1992</a> 
 
According to a statement, the land levelling work started at Ram Janmabhoomi after due permission from district authorities.

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In March this year, 'Ram Lalla' idol was shifted to a temporary structure near Manas Bhawan in Ram Janmabhoomi premises, till completion of the construction of Ram Temple.

In a historic decision, the Supreme Court had on November 9 last year directed the Central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of a temple and set up a trust for the same. The apex court had further directed the government to give a suitable land measuring five acres to the Sunni Waqf Board.

Carvings on sandstone and a Shivling have been found during the land levelling work at Ram Janmabhoomi here, said Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust.

Carvings on sandstone and a Shivling have been found during the land levelling work at Ram Janmabhoomi here, said Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust. In pictures: Temple remains and idol residues found in Ayodhya "Debris is being removed and land being levelled at Ram Janmabhoomi since past 10 days. We have discovered pillars in the debris of the structure and carvings on sandstone. Found a Shivling there and a similar one at Kuber Teela," Champat Rai said. Also read: Reporting from Ayodhya on December 6, 1992 According to a statement, the land levelling work started at Ram Janmabhoomi after due permission from district authorities. Also read: RSS not to press for Mathura and Kashi temples issue post-Ayodhya verdict In March this year, 'Ram Lalla' idol was shifted to a temporary structure near Manas Bhawan in Ram Janmabhoomi premises, till completion of the construction of Ram Temple. In a historic decision, the Supreme Court had on November 9 last year directed the Central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of a temple and set up a trust for the same. The apex court had further directed the government to give a suitable land measuring five acres to the Sunni Waqf Board.

Hindu sculptures, broken idols found at Ram Janmabhoomi site during land levelling: Temple trust

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address on Thursday in the Lok Sabha said, "if we worked according to the old ways then the Ram Janmabhoomi issue would have remained unresolved".

PM Modi's reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address

The Supreme Court on December 12 dismissed a batch of petitions seeking review of its November 9 Ayodhya land dispute case verdict, which cleared the way for construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site.

Supreme Court dismisses all review petitions in Ayodhya verdict

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the petitions that are seeking a review of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ayodhya-verdict-up-shia-central-waqf-board-chairman-raises-objection-against-allotment-of-5-acre-land-to-sunnis-267473">Ayodhya land verdict</a>.

The five-judge constitution bench will hear the petitions at 1.40 pm tomorrow.&nbsp;

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who replaced the former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will decide whether the hearing should take place in an open court or in a chamber.

Earlier in the day, Hindu litigant Nirmohi Akhara filed a review petition in the apex court.&nbsp;

A five-judge bench ruled in favour of Ram Lalla last month. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/six-review-pleas-filed-in-supreme-court-over-ayodhya-land-verdict-266711">The disputed land</a> spread over 2.7 acres was then allotted for the construction of Ram temple, overlooked by a trust formed by the government.&nbsp;

Additionally, five acres of land at a prominent location was given for the construction of a mosque. The court has also asked the central government to give representation to the Nirmohi Akhara in the new trust.

Ever since <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ayodhya-security-tightened-ahead-of-babri-masjids-demolition-anniversary-266485">the judgment</a> was announced, many review petitions have been filed.

(With inputs from ANI)

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the petitions that are seeking a review of the Ayodhya land verdict. The five-judge constitution bench will hear the petitions at 1.

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the petitions that are seeking a review of the Ayodhya land verdict. The five-judge constitution bench will hear the petitions at 1.40 pm tomorrow. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who replaced the former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will decide whether the hearing should take place in an open court or in a chamber. Earlier in the day, Hindu litigant Nirmohi Akhara filed a review petition in the apex court. A five-judge bench ruled in favour of Ram Lalla last month. The disputed land spread over 2.7 acres was then allotted for the construction of Ram temple, overlooked by a trust formed by the government. Additionally, five acres of land at a prominent location was given for the construction of a mosque. The court has also asked the central government to give representation to the Nirmohi Akhara in the new trust. Ever since the judgment was announced, many review petitions have been filed. (With inputs from ANI)

Ayodhya land verdict: Supreme Court to hear review petitions tomorrow

A total of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jamiat-ulema-e-hind-files-review-petition-against-ayodhya-verdict-265738">six petitions </a>were filed on Friday challenging the Supreme Court`s November 9 decision granting ownership rights to Hindus parties in Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.

While five review petitions were filed by people supported by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPBL), one has been filed by Peace Party of India. Mufti Hasbullah, Moulana Mahfoozur Rehman, Misbahuddin, Mohammad Umar and Haji Nahboob filed review petitions through advocates on record (AORs) MR Shamshad, Shakil Ahmad Syed, Irshad Ahmad and Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi.

All of these petitioners are supported by the AIMPBL.In a press release, AIMPBL said, "Muslim Personal Board General Secretary Mohammad Wali Rahmani expressed his satisfaction and extended gratitude and thanks to Rajiv Dhavan and other senior counsels and AORs.

"Rajiv Dhavan had appeared for Muslim parties in the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute suit and has recently been sacked by the AIMPBL. "Title could not have been given to Hindu parties on the basis of exclusive possession of entire site which never existed at any point in time with the Hindus, since it is admitted that Muslims entered and prayed at the site till 16th December 1949 and were later prevented from doing so because of the attachment while unfairly permitting Hindu worship following criminal trespass," one of the petitions read.

It further said, "The November 9 judgment erred in accepting the juristic personality of the idol entitled it to the middle dome of the courtyard after holding that the idol was illegally and forcibly put there. An idol, as the deity, cannot be simultaneously illegally placed and legally valid to claim the title."

"The Judgment in Review condones serious illegalities of destruction, criminal trespass and violation of rule of law including damaging the mosque and eventually destroying it," the review plea further said, adding that the court erred in not considering that there was a dedication of the mosque which was self-evident from the inscriptions, read petitions. On November 9, the apex court had directed for setting up of a trust to construct Ram Temple and provide five-acre land to Muslims in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp; 
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A total of six petitions were filed on Friday challenging the Supreme Court`s November 9 decision granting ownership rights to Hindus parties in Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.

A total of six petitions were filed on Friday challenging the Supreme Court`s November 9 decision granting ownership rights to Hindus parties in Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. While five review petitions were filed by people supported by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPBL), one has been filed by Peace Party of India. Mufti Hasbullah, Moulana Mahfoozur Rehman, Misbahuddin, Mohammad Umar and Haji Nahboob filed review petitions through advocates on record (AORs) MR Shamshad, Shakil Ahmad Syed, Irshad Ahmad and Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi. All of these petitioners are supported by the AIMPBL.In a press release, AIMPBL said, "Muslim Personal Board General Secretary Mohammad Wali Rahmani expressed his satisfaction and extended gratitude and thanks to Rajiv Dhavan and other senior counsels and AORs. "Rajiv Dhavan had appeared for Muslim parties in the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute suit and has recently been sacked by the AIMPBL. "Title could not have been given to Hindu parties on the basis of exclusive possession of entire site which never existed at any point in time with the Hindus, since it is admitted that Muslims entered and prayed at the site till 16th December 1949 and were later prevented from doing so because of the attachment while unfairly permitting Hindu worship following criminal trespass," one of the petitions read. It further said, "The November 9 judgment erred in accepting the juristic personality of the idol entitled it to the middle dome of the courtyard after holding that the idol was illegally and forcibly put there. An idol, as the deity, cannot be simultaneously illegally placed and legally valid to claim the title." "The Judgment in Review condones serious illegalities of destruction, criminal trespass and violation of rule of law including damaging the mosque and eventually destroying it," the review plea further said, adding that the court erred in not considering that there was a dedication of the mosque which was self-evident from the inscriptions, read petitions. On November 9, the apex court had directed for setting up of a trust to construct Ram Temple and provide five-acre land to Muslims in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

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