Ayodhya: News

11 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

'Sanatan virodhi': BJP targets leaders who declined Ram Mandir invite

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Thursday, released a poster targeting opposition leaders who declined the invitation to the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony at the Ram Mandir.

11 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Chhattisgarh launches free annual train travel to Ayodhya Ram Mandir

Chhattisgarh has greenlit a plan to provide annual free train travel for individuals eager to embark on a pilgrimage to Ram Mandir.

11 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir: Man uses savings; designs 196-foot saree for idol

Jujaru Nagaraju, a weaver from Dharmavaram, Andhra Pradesh, has used his life savings of Rs. 3.5 lakh to create an enormous 196-foot saree as a gift for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

10 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Congress will not attend Ram Temple inauguration; here's why

The Congress on Wednesday said that it will not attend the upcoming inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

09 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Ram Lalla idol's Ayodhya procession canceled: Here's alternative plan

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (SRJBTK) trust has canceled the January 17 procession of the Ram Lalla idol of the soon-to-be inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

09 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir consecration guest list: Celebs, politicians, industrialists to attend

The highly anticipated consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is scheduled for January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance for the pran pratishtha event.

09 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Places you can visit in Ayodhya besides Ram Mandir 

The historical city of Ayodhya is well known for being the birthplace of Lord Rama.

08 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: 7000kg 'Ram Halwa' to be prepared

The upcoming Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024, is set to feature a staggering 7000 kg batch of 'Ram Halwa' prepared by renowned Nagpur-based Chef Vishnu Manohar.

06 Jan 2024

Janata Dal (United)

JD(U) MP's remarks on Ram Mandir inauguration invitation trigger controversy

Janata Dal (United) MP Kaushalendra Kumar on Friday sparked controversy by questioning the invitations extended to various political figures and guests to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple.

04 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Maharashtra MLA says Lord Ram was a hunter, ate meat

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, a statement by a Maharashtra minister on Lord Ram has triggered a controversy.

02 Jan 2024

New Delhi

Lok Sabha elections: BJP forms committee to screen potential joiners 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a new committee to evaluate members who wish to join it ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

02 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Karnataka sculptor's Ram statue to be installed in Ayodhya temple

The Ram Lalla idol that will adorn the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been finalized, Union minister Pralhad Joshi revealed.

02 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir: Meet Arun Yogiraj, sculptor of Ram Lalla idol

Arun Yogiraj, a celebrated sculptor, has created a stunning idol of Lord Ram Lalla that will be placed in the magnificent Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

01 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Is PM Modi's third term at Centre 'almost inevitable'?

Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi returning to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

30 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Ayodhya: Modi launches 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains and six new Vande Bharat Express trains from the revamped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.

30 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

New airport, revamped railway station: Everything on Modi's Ayodhya visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Ayodhya's redeveloped railway station and its new international airport in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

29 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Ayodhya: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs. 15,000cr projects on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya on Saturday, where he will inaugurate various projects worth more than Rs. 15,000 crore.

29 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ayodhya's property prices surge 4x ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration

Ayodhya's real estate market is booming, with property prices skyrocketing since the 2019 verdict to build the Ram Mandir.

28 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir inauguration: Sanjay Raut accuses BJP of 'kidnapping Ram'

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "kidnapping Lord Ram" amid a dispute over invitations to Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

28 Dec 2023

Yogi Adityanath

CM Adityanath to visit Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi's arrival

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday is set to visit the temple city of Ayodhya to review preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

26 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

'Show off': Opposition leaders decline Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration invite

With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, the soon-to-be-inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh—among the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s campaign pledges—has stirred a political debate.

20 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir inauguration: Air India Express to begin Delhi-Ayodhya flight 

Air India Express is set to launch its first-ever flight from Delhi to Ayodhya on December 30, just in time for the Ram temple's inauguration.

15 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir opening ceremony guest list; Akshay-Big B to attend

The highly anticipated Ram Mandir opening ceremony in Ayodhya is set for January 22, 2024, and many esteemed guests are expected to attend.

13 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

IndiGo will fly passengers to Ayodhya starting December 30

IndiGo will be the first airline to operate from the soon-to-be-opened Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya.

07 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir: Around 8,000 people to attend consecration ceremony

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is gearing up for a spectacular consecration ceremony on January 22.

28 Nov 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir inauguration: RSS to embark on special door-to-door campaign

With less than two months before the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is gearing up for a nationwide door-to-door campaign from January 1-15.

12 Nov 2023

Delhi

Diwali: Delhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Ayodhya lights 22L diyas

Amid Diwali celebrations, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) cautioned that Delhi's air quality may worsen during and after the festivities.

09 Nov 2023

Yogi Adityanath

'New chapter added to UP history': CM Adityanath in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that a new chapter has been added to the history of the state.

24 Oct 2023

Mohan Bhagwat

'Cultural Marxists' spoiling India, claims Mohan Bhagwat; references Manipur violence

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday denounced "cultural Marxism," calling it "selfish, discriminatory, and deceitful," Hindustan Times reported.

13 Sep 2023

Ram Mandir

South Korea's Ayodhya link resurfaces ahead of Ram Temple's opening 

The upcoming inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has caught the attention of Seoul, with South Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-Bok suggesting possible high-level participation from his country, ANI reported.

13 Sep 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir: Remains of ancient temple, idols, and pillars found

The ongoing construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has "extracted" a fresh discovery that has left the country surprised.

21 Aug 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Temple to be consecrated in January after Makar Sankranti

The consecration of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, awaited by millions of devotees, is set to take place between January 16 and 24 next year, following Makar Sankranti.

19 Aug 2023

Sidhu Moose Wala

Moose Wala's murder planned in UP, Pakistani weapons used: Report

The murder plan of Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, who was killed last year, was allegedly hatched in Uttar Pradesh by the dreaded Bishnoi gang led by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, reported NDTV.

07 Aug 2023

Ram Mandir

Elderly artisan makes world's largest 400kg lock for Ram Mandir

An elderly artisan from Uttar Pradesh has reportedly created a 400kg lock for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, scheduled to open for devotees next year in January.

21 Jul 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir: Latest pictures reveal construction progress 

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has recently released images of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, showcasing the current update on its construction.

Arrest Brij Bhushan by June 9: Farm leaders warn Centre

Farmers have stepped up their support for the wrestlers' protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment. They have warned the Centre of nationwide protests if Singh isn't arrested by June 9.

03 May 2023

Amit Shah

Naroda Gam riots: Special court questions SIT over contradictory evidence

A special court in Ahmedabad, which acquitted 67 accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam post-Godhra riots case last month, condemned the investigation undertaken by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT).

22 Apr 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya: 7 killed, over 40 injured in bus-truck collision 

Seven passengers were killed and more than 40 sustained injuries after a bus toppled sideways following a collision with a truck on the Lucknow-Gorakhpur Highway in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, late Friday.

04 Apr 2023

Rahul Gandhi

UP: Ayodhya priest 'offers' Rahul Gandhi residence in temple

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received an offer of residence from Ayodhya's priest Mahant Sanjay Das of Hanuman Garhi Temple, one of the holy town's most venerated sites.

02 Feb 2023

Ram Mandir

Rare rocks reach Ayodhya for construction of Lord Ram's idol

A couple of rare stones reached Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Thursday from Nepal, out of which a statue of Lord Ram and Goddess Janaki will be built and placed in the Ram Mandir sanctum sanctorum.