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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.

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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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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.

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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.

The Hindu

‘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.

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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 Hindu

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.

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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.

The Hindu

BJP leaders take part in temple cleaning drive across the country

The initiative by the ruling party focuses on temples and the surrounding locality.

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CPI(M) perceives lack of enthusiasm among minorities for Congress in Kerala

The CPI(M) State committee meeting in Thiruvananthapuram discusses the impact of Congress's decision to boycott the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya on minority communities in Kerala.

The Hindu

Will most likely go to Ayodhya with my wife: Deve Gowda

JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda likely to attend Ram temple opening in Ayodhya, welcomes CM Siddaramaiah's decision.

The Hindu

Ayodhya mosque to be ‘better than the Taj Mahal’

Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation, the trust overseeing the construction of the mosque in Ayodhya, aims at building one of India’s biggest mosques, which will host the world’s biggest Quran

The Hindu

Chief Minister criticises BJP for playing politics over January 22 event

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticized the BJP for “playing politics” over the scheduled January 22 event and trying to use the inauguration of Ram Temple to play politics. He said that the Congress has not opposed the Ram Temple or installing of Sri Ram statue at Ayodhya. It is only…

The Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar receives invitation for 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

MUMBAI: India's all-time great Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday received an invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Temple on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

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Ramanandi akharas vs Ram temple trust: Inside the battle to control the Mandir

A change of guard in the Ram temple’s management – from the traditional system of sadhus and mahants to the central government nominated trust – has triggered perhaps an unforeseen succession battle over the claim of the right to conduct worship. After all, it’s the first time in Ayodhya’s history…

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