RAM JANMABHOOMI MOVEMENT

"Money siphoned off": BJP leader Vinay Katiyar says Champat Rai, Anil Mishra could soon face jail in Ram Mandir embezzlement case

"The SIT team investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds donated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple has extended its tenure by 15 days. The investigation is on its second day," he said.

Pratishtha Dwadashi celebrated in Ayodhya as Ram temple consecration completes two years

Ayodhya celebrated the second anniversary of Lord Ram's idol consecration at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in attendance. Adityanath highlighted the transformation of Ayodhya, emphasizing improved infrastructure, security, and a significant increase in visitor numbers, attributing these changes to Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

CM Yogi slams Congress, SP over Ram Janmabhoomi movement, highlights Deepotsav's significance

NCERT books tweaks: References to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva dropped

NCERT revises textbooks, omitting references to sensitive topics like Babri Masjid demolition, Gujarat riots, and Hindutva. Changes include tweaking historical events and clarifying political stances. NCERT officials claim updates are routine and unrelated to new curriculum frameworks. Updates to be introduced in upcoming textbooks despite the academic session's commencement.

Shiv Sena made Ayodhya temple consecration possible, it has oldest connection with Lord Ram: Sanjay Raut

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra unit of the BJP have been engaged in a bitter war of words over the latter's contribution to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. The Maharashtra BJP has attacked Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, his son Aaditya and Raut over their contribution in the movement. On the other hand, the Sena (UBT) takes the credit for bringing down the Babri mosque.

Ram Mandir: Devotees flock to Ayodhya's Ram temple in large numbers to offer prayers

Ram Mandir: Devotees thronged the Ram Temple in Ayodhya for Darshan of Shri Ram Lalla following the consecration ceremony by PM Modi. The grand temple is now open to the public, attracting an influx of pilgrims. The unveiling of the temple brings economic prospects, with a lakh of devotees expected daily. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony was attended by PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, along with special invitees like Amitabh Bachchan and Mukesh Ambani. Notable figures associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement were present, while opposition leaders boycotted the event. The temple, built in the traditional Nagara style, showcases intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities and houses the idol of Shri Ramlalla.

Ayodhya: From saints to lawyers, 15 lesser-known figures behind Ram Mandir

The Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir today brings to mind the key figures of the Ram Janmabhumi movement. While leaders like LK Advani and Kalayan Singh are well-known, there were others who played significant roles, such as Digvijay Nath, Abhiram Das who contributed to the movement in various ways, ultimately leading to the construction of the Ram Mandir.

Nagpur's chef Vishnu Manohar to prepare 7000 kg of 'Ram Halwa' for Ram Mandir consecration ceremony

Chef Vishnu Manohar of Nagpur is set to prepare 7000 kg of 'Ram Halwa' in a specially designed 12,000-liter cauldron for the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The cauldron, weighing 1300 to 1400 kg, has a size of 10 feet by 10 feet. The halwa will be made using 900 kg of rava, 1000 kg of ghee, 1000 kg of sugar, 2000 liters of milk, 2500 liters of water, 300 kg of dry fruits, and 75 kg of cardamom powder.

LK Advani to attend Ram temple consecration ceremony: VHP

BJP stalwart L K Advani, who played a key role in the Ram janmabhoomi movement, has confirmed his attendance at the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, according to VHP president Alok Kumar. However, it is still uncertain whether party veteran Murli Manohar Joshi will be present at the event.

Ram mandir 'pran pratistha' invitation cards to be hand-delivered to all guests: Sources

The invites for Ram temple consecration ceremony set to be held on January 22 in Ayodhya will be hand-delivered to all guests through representatives of the temple trust and volunteers. The event will feature over 7,000 guests, including cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, and billionaire industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.

Ayodhya: As Ram temple inauguration nears local homes open doors for tourists

In anticipation of the upcoming consecration ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, several residents of the city have registered their homes as homestays to accommodate the expected influx of visitors in January.

UP CM visits Ayodhya, takes stock of Ram temple construction

"Paramhans Ramchandra Das will always remain the source of inspiration for all of us. The main role he played in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement cannot be described in words. The result of the struggle is that after 500 years, and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a grand temple of Ram Lalla is being built with the blessings of all the saints," Adityanath said.

PM Narendra Modi performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

As a priest chanted Sanskrit 'shlokas' and the ground-breaking ceremony got under way under a giant marquee decorated in shades of reds and yellows, Modi and the other dignitaries, all in masks, maintained social distancing and sat a safe distance away from each other.

Efforts should have been made to ensure Advani and Joshi are present at bhumi pujan: Katiyar

Advani, 92, had led the Rath Yatra for the Ram janmabhoomi movement and was present in Ayodhya along with Joshi, 86, and Uma Bharati, 61, when the Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6, 1992. They are among the accused in the Babri Masjid trial.

View: Ram Janmabhoomi movement is behind us, it's time to bury past animosity

It is no coincidence that bhoomi poojan will be performed on the first anniversary of the altered status of Jammu and Kashmir and Article 370 of the Constitution. L K Advani, the first political shepherd of the movement, explained during the infancy of the campaign that it was not just to build a temple in Ayodhya, but to secure support for cultural nationalism — Hindutva.

Babri mosque demolition case dismissal would be homage to temple 'martyrs': Shiv Sena

"If the Babri mosque demolition case is dismissed before the 'bhoomi pujan' of the Ram mandir, it would be a homage to the martyrs of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement," the Shiv Sena said. "When you accept Babar was an aggressor, the Babri case itself becomes obsolete," it added.

Ayodhya temple: LK Advani, other mandir agitation leaders to be invited to 'bhumi pujan'

Former deputy prime minister L K Advani and other leaders of the Ram Janmabhoomi agitation will be invited to the "bhumi pujan" for the construction of the Ayodhya temple, a Ram Mandir trust member said.

Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust invites PM to lay foundation stone of temple

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, the spokesperson of Ram Mandir Trust president Nritya Gopal Das said, "We have suggested two auspicious dates -- August 3 and 5 -- for the prime minister's visit based on calculations of movements of stars and planets."

Nyas writes to PM, Home Minister: ‘Declare Ramalaya Nyas as the trust to build Ram temple’

The Ramalaya Nyas is headed by Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati and Swami Avimukteshwaranand is its secretary. It said in the letter that it was formed in 1994 after the enactment of the Ayodhya Act, 1993, which stipulated that a trust be formed in the future for the construction of the temple. Since the VHP’s Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas was formed in 1985.

View: Ayodhya, a verdict whose time has come

The Supreme Court judgment on Ayodhya defeats the fake narratives of pseudo-secular voices and resurrects a genuine discourse on the nature and definition of secularism. Unlike in the past, the court this time did not resort to escapism, and quite rightly has earned the respect of both the contesting parties as well as that of the people.

SC verdict a red letter day in India's history: Uddhav

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray welcomed the SC verdict on Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid case that paved way for construction of Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, He called it a "red-letter day" in the history of India. He remembered his father Balasaheb Thackeray and other prominent leaders who had led the Ram janmabhoomi movement in 1990s.

Shiv Sena has no role in temple movement: UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Maurya's remarks came a day after Shiv Sena chief asked the govt to declare a date for the construction of Ram temple.

Here's the real reason the Ram Janmabhoomi movement is dead

Shourie accepted that there might be a thing or two wrong with Hindutva, but said that it was the only solution to the Congress.