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PM Modi Offers Prayers at Ram Mandir, Extends Greetings on Ram Navami

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Lord Ram and participated virtually in the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir. Earlier in the day, he extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, expressing hope that the festival would bring renewed energy and…

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Why Celebrating at 12 PM Makes Ram Navami Super Powerful

Have you ever wondered why Ram Navami is celebrated exactly at 12 noon? This timing isn’t randomit’s a divine alignment of mythology and cosmic science. According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Lord Ram, the perfect king and embodiment of Dharma, was born when the sun reached its zenith. This zero-shadow effect”…

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Ram Navami 2026: 26 or 27 March? Shocking Truth

Every year, devotees eagerly wait for Ram Navami the sacred birth anniversary of Rama. But in 2026, confusion has taken over. Is it 26 March or 27 March? Many people are unsure when to fast, perform puja, or celebrate Shri Ram Janmotsav. This confusion isn’t random it comes from the…

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Ram Navami 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Rituals & Story

Ram Navami is believed to be one of the most profound and spiritually significant festivals in Hindu tradition. This is the day in which Bhagwan Shri Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, descended on earth for the destruction of evil. This is the reason why during Ram Navami devotees…

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8 Hanuman Temples That Witness Lakhs of Devotees Every Week

There are few deities in India whose presence feels as immediate, personal, and powerful as Lord Hanuman. He is not approached from a distance but remembered daily, invoked in moments of fear, strength, discipline, and devotion. Across India, certain Hanuman temples draw lakhs of devotees every single week, not because…

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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Ghatasthapana Muhurat & Spiritual Meaning

For many households, Chaitra Navratri is not just a festival but a new beginning. Homes are cleaned, lamps are lit, and prayers become part of the daily routine. Some people do nine days of fasting, while others focus on simple acts of devotion. In 2026, this nine-day celebration of Goddess…

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PM Modi Shares Aerial View of Ram Setu on Ram Navami

PM Modi inaugurates Pamban Bridge (Asia's first vertical-lift rail bridge) on Ram Navami, enabling 100kmph trains & ship passage. Shared Ram Setu aerial views coinciding with Ayodhya's "Surya Tilak". TN CM Stalin's absence fuels political debate.

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Following ECI complaint, NBDSA issues warning to News18 India for communal tone in Ram Navami coverage

Acting on a complaint forwarded by the Election Commission of India, the News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority issued a warning to News18 India for giving a communal colour to a programme on comments made by various political leaders on the occasion of Ram Navami last year.

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Ayodhya: Lord Ram Lalla's forehead illuminates with 'Surya Tilak' on occasion of Ram Navami

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a unique event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was anointed with a ray of sunlight, known as 'Surya Tilak' on the occasion of Ram Navami . Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ram Lalla’s ‘surya tilak’: How science helped sun kiss Ayodhya’s Ram deity’s forehead on Ram Navami

Ram Navami celebration at Ayodhya temple includes Surya Abhishek, extended darshan hours, and live broadcasts for devotees.

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PM Modi greets people on Ram Navami, says ‘Ayodhya is in incomparable bliss’

Prime Minister Modi celebrates Ram Navami in Ayodhya, highlighting the consecration of the Ram temple and its significance.

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Happy Chaitra Navratri 2024: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures and GIFs

This year's Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day celebration, begins on April 9. On April 17, there will be festivities in honor of Ram Navami. The first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar is Chaitra Navratri. On this day, devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine incarnations: Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa…

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NIA arrests 16 accused in West Bengal Ram Navami violence case

NIA arrests 16 for West Bengal Ram Navami violence, citing evidence of communal attack during religious procession.

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SC does not intervene in Calcutta HC order to hand over Ram Navami violence probe to NIA

The Supreme Court on Friday did not intervene in an order of the Calcutta High Court handing over the probe into incidents of violence during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

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Bihar BJP delegation meets Governor, seeks judicial probe into communal violence during Ram Navami procession

The BJP leaders urged the Governor to announce a high-level inquiry and constitute a committee under the chairmanship of a judge of the Patna High Court

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Ex-BJP MLA arrested over Ram Navami violence in Bihar’s Sasaram

Former Bhartiya Janata Party legislator Jawahar Prasad was arrested late on April 28 night and forwarded to judicial custody for two weeks in connection with the communal violence which had rocked Sasaram town after Ram Navami procession on March 31.

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Hindu festival of Ram Navami sparks anti-Muslim riots across India

In India, anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence increased across the country on the occasion of a Hindu festival on March 30, 2023. Several videos document the unrest in Vadodara, Gujarat. In a state where communal conflicts have already claimed many lives, our Muslim Observers are concerned about the rise of Hindu…

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India town mourns burning of historic library at Muslim school

Bihar Sharif residents yet to come to terms with burning of century-old ‘madrassa’ during Hindu festival of Ram Navami.

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 266: Howrah’s Ram Navami violence, Madhya Pradesh recruitment scam

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Prateek Goyal and freelance journalist Snigdhendu Bhattacharya.

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Spike in anti-Muslim rallies since BJP retook India’s Maharashtra

Ram Navami festival was the latest concerted attempt to ignite religious tensions in India’s richest state.

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Delhi: Man held for tearing, dumping religious flags in drain, say police

A person was arrested for allegedly tearing and dumping saffron-coloured religious flags, put up on the occasion of Ram Navami, in a drain at Shastri Park in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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OIC says Muslims targeted on Hindu festival, India rejects charge

Muslim body says attacks during Ram Navami festival were a ‘vivid manifestation of mounting Islamophobia’ in India.

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Bengal violence: Before rallies flouted police guidelines, organisers disagreed with schedule

The police allowed the Ram Navami processions without formal permission in West Bengal’s Howrah despite letters by the organisers suggesting their refusal to comply with at least one crucial guideline. The processions eventually saw several violations, be it music, weapons, motorcycles or the rally schedule, according to video clips and…

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Sena leader Sanjay Raut inculpates BJP for violence in West Bengal

Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut on Monday alleged that the violence in West Bengal on Ram Navami is planned and sponsored by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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One dead as violence rocks eastern India during Hindu festival

Riot police deployed and mobile internet services cut in parts of Bihar after one person is shot dead in Bihar Sharif.

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