Category: Culture
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Uttar Pradesh Enhances Security with AI Ahead of Grand Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration
As the date for the grand opening ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple draws near, Uttar Pradesh has heightened security measures, in light of a security alert regarding a potential breach. The Inauguration slated for January 22, the event has prompted the deployment of about 12,000 personnel around Ayodhya. A noteworthy adoption of Artificial Intelligence…
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Ayodhya Prepares for Historic Consecration Ceremony of Ram Lalla Idol
Amidst spiritual chants and intricate rituals, the first glimpse of the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol was revealed, depicting the deity as a five-year-old child, brandishing a golden bow and arrow. The exquisite idol, carved in black stone by the renowned Mysuru-based artist Arun Yogiraj, has been respectfully placed inside the most sacred space of the…
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Celebrating Ayodhya’s Resurgence: From Temple Town Makeover to Corporate Involvement in the Consecration Event
Ayodhya, once a realm entwined with ancient lore, is undergoing a transcendent revival. The city is abuzz with palpable excitement as it awaits the consecration of the grand Ram Mandir on January 22. Transformations are manifold, from the streets being bedecked in saffron – a color symbolic of Hinduism – to the promise of developments…
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The Consecration of Ram Temple: Prime Minister Modi’s Devout Preparations and the Historic Installation of Ram Lalla Idol
On January 19, 2024, the worshipful figure of Ram Lalla, representing a five-year-old Lord Ram, was reverently placed in the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) of the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya amid resounding chants. The installation event, which carried on for about four hours, filled the surroundings with the sanctity of Vedic mantras. The…
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Harmonizing Tradition with Heritage: Ayodhya Idol Instalment and Clock Tower Controversy
In the ancient and holy city of Ayodhya, preparations were underway for a grand ceremonial event. The sanctified black stone idol of Ram Lalla, carved by the skilled hands of sculptor Arun Yogiraj, made its much-anticipated journey to its new abode at the Ayodhya temple. Weighing around 150-200 kg, the idol was carefully lifted from…
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Prime Minister Modi releases commemorative stamps and book celebrating the Ram Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked a significant event with the release of a series of special postage stamps and a comprehensive book focused on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This unique collection of stamps has been designed with six distinct components that capture the essence of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and celebrates elements…
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Unity and Celebration: Sri Sri Ravishankar Discusses Ram Mandir Inauguration and Prana Pratishta
New Delhi witnessed spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar engaging in a discussion centered around the much-anticipated inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He addressed the concerns and criticisms pertaining to the upcoming event, especially the ones expressed by Jyotishmath Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati. Shankaracharya had expressed his decision not to attend the event on January…
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Odisha Inaugurates Heritage Corridor at Jagannath Temple Amid Statewide Celebrations
On January 17, 2024, an atmosphere of festivity enveloped the state of Odisha as it launched an extensive project honoring the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri— the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP). The unveiling of this heritage corridor comes after a grand ceremony featuring three days of rituals, symbolizing a fusion of faith and…
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Iconic ‘Ramayan’ Stars Attend Ayodhya’s Grand Ram Mandir Inauguration
The sacred city of Ayodhya buzzed with excitement as actors Arun Govil, Deepika Chikhlia, and Sunil Lahri, who are eternally cherished for their roles in the original ‘Ramayan’ TV series as Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman, arrived for the much-anticipated inauguration of the Ram Mandir, set to be held on January 22nd. The actors…
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Grand Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony Unites Dignitaries and Devotees
The spiritual city of Ayodhya is buzzing with exhilaration as the much-anticipated pran pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla is underway at the sacred Ram Janmabhoomi temple. Scheduled for January 22, this defining moment is a blend of tradition and grandeur, with the Lord Ram Lalla’s idol set to embark on a stately procession throughout…
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Virat Kohli and Ritesh Agarwal among Luminaries Invited to Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ Ceremony
New Delhi’s cricket icon Virat Kohli has been extended a special invitation to partake in the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. This coveted event marks the placement of Ram Lalla’s idol in the newly constructed temple, an event symbolizing the culmination of years of dedication and…
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Ayodhya Vibrates with Devotion as Ram Temple Inauguration Nears
The sacred city of Ayodhya is basking in spiritual zeal as the Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex embraces the ancient chants of the Yajurveda. In preparation for the deeply revered Pran Pratishtha ceremony, a contingent of 101 Vedic experts has been welcomed within the hallowed grounds to initiate the sacred recitation, a timeless practice designed to…