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‘Better future’: India’s Ayodhya sees business boom with Ram temple launch

Ayodhya is getting an economic boost as the city gears up for millions of tourists to see the controversial Ram temple.

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Mithali Raj receives invitation for Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Renowned Indian cricketer Mithali Raj has been extended an invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for January 22.

The Times of India

Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to present ceremonial bow Onavillu to Ayodhya Ram Temple

The Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram will present Onavillu, a traditional ceremonial bow, to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in connection with its consecration on January 22.

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Ayodhya Ram temple consecration | Central government offices to be shut till 2.30 pm on January 22

Central government offices to remain closed till 2.30 pm on January 22 for Ram temple consecration ceremony.

The Hindu

In photos: Days before consecration ceremony, this is what Ayodhya looks like

Ayodhya is days away from one of its most awaited events. To compensate for years of moderately-sped development, like several other tier-2 cities in India, Ayodhya is rushing to brush against the ribbon installed at the finish line. Widened roads, refurbished shops, intricate artwork, and clouds of construction dust –…

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PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamps on Ram temple in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases commemorative stamps on Ram Temple and a book showcasing international appeal of Lord Ram.

The Hindu

Former Uttar Pradesh Congress chief to attend Pran Pratishtha event, says "not a sin to be Ram Bhakt"

Days after top leaders in the Congress turned down the invitation to attend the Ram Mandir event in Ayodhya, its former Uttar Pradesh party chief Nirmal Khatri said that he has accepted the invite for the January 22 event saying that being a Ram Bhakt is not a sin. Read…

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Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates first Air India Express flight connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru, Kolkata

Days ahead of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the first Air India Express flight between Ayodhya to Bengaluru and between Ayodhya to Kolkata on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Entertainment industry extols Lord Ram, but no major film release before consecration ceremony

Ram temple consecration: Lord Ram’s journey and the history of the temple movement being told through film, documentary, theatre, television and bhajans; no blockbuster as film industry remains wary of Adipurush’s fate

The Hindu

Ayodhya temple ceremony designed around Modi, has been ‘captured’ to give electoral flavour: Rahul Gandhi

The function to be held at Ayodhya has been “captured” and is being given an electoral flavour, Gandhi said

The Hindu

India to host year-long ‘Ramayan’ festival

India is organizing a year-long festival on "connecting the world through Ramayan" coinciding with the inauguration of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, with cultural activities and participation from neighboring countries.

The Hindu

Waqf Board only showing layout of proposed mosque, it will not help: former Ayodhya title case litigant

Former litigant in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case criticizes UP Sunni Central Waqf Board for not building mosque on awarded land.

The Hindu

Sculptor’s family in Mysuru ecstatic as idol chiseled by him chosen for Ayodhya temple

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla idol selected for Ayodhya temple inauguration, bringing joy to the family and community.

The Hindu

Mamata announces 'harmony rally' in Kolkata on Jan 22

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday that she will lead a 'rally for harmony' with people of all religions in Kolkata on January 22 amid the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Times of India

Virat Kohli receives invitation for 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Modern-day cricketing great Virat Kohli on Tuesday received an invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

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Amid Ram Temple festivities, Ayodhya Muslims wait for mosque project to kick off

While the Ram Temple is all set to be inaugurated, the five-acre plot in Dhannipur where a mosque is supposed to come up in Ayodhya shows no signs of construction activity. The plot is 25 kilometres away from the heart of Ayodhya and in the vicinity of an old shrine.

The Hindu

Consecration rituals begin at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: There are 121 “acharyas” who are conducting the rituals and Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid is overseeing, coordinating and directing all proceedings of the “anushthan”

The Hindu

BJP in Kerala seeks to make political issue from campaign against K.S. Chithra for urging believers to light lamps to mark Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration

BJP in Kerala has sought to make a political issue of the social media criticism faced by noted playback singer K.S. Chithra for urging believers to light lamps and offer prayer at their homes to mark the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

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Al Jazeera

‘Has to be built’: The temple at the heart of Modi’s India re-election bid

For Modi’s BJP, the Ram Mandir, built on the ruins of the demolished Babri Masjid, represents a promise fulfilled.

The Hindu

Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony | Classical Indian instruments to be played; musicians from across India will perform

‘Pran Pratishtha’ at Ram temple in Ayodhya will begin at 12.20 p.m. and is expected to be completed by 1 p.m.

The Hindu

Idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru's Arun Yogiraj selected for installation at Ram temple: temple trust

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, temple trust’s general secretary Champat Rai

The Times of India

MS Dhoni gets invitation for Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, renowned archer Deepika Kumari, and folk singer Mukund Nayak are among the 16 distinguished individuals from Jharkhand who have been invited for the Pran Pratistha ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.

The Guardian - UK

Divine moment or political gimmick? India gears up to inaugurate huge Hindu temple

Modi government’s consecration of Ram Mandir on eve of elections denounced by opposition

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Uttar Pradesh: Transgender sadhus take holy dip at Prayagraj, leave for Ayodhya

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, which holds great significance for the Hindu community, transgender sadhus took a holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam in Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

M.P. govt declares Jan 22 as 'dry' day to mark Ayodhya temple consecration

Bhopal BJP government declares January 22 as a 'dry' day in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate Lord Ram's temple consecration.

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