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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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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

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.

Newslaundry

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

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

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‘Not about ego,’ says Puri Shankaracharya on skipping Ram Temple inauguration

The Shankaracharya of Puri clarifies the decision to skip the Ram Temple consecration due to deviation from traditions.

The Hindu

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

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 Hindu

Preparing for the Ram temple consecration | A package

Here’s a look at how, and what people across India have contributed in the lead-up to the ceremony

The Hindu

Lord Ram, from ‘mandir’ to the more important ‘rajya’

Building the Ram Temple is a landmark achievement, but it is not the only important thing, as Lord Ram is more than that

The Hindu

Jealousy, malice against PM Modi has made Congress oppose the country and now even god, says BJP

The BJP slammed the Congress’ decision to decline the invitation to its three top leaders to attend the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.

The Hindu

Religious leaders slam ‘politicisation’ of Ram temple consecration

Top religious leaders came out in public criticising the way the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is taking over the ‘Pran Pratistha’ (consecration) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to inaugurate the ‘semi-constructed’ temple for ‘political gains’.

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Ram Temple opening brings fresh hope to Moradabad brass traders as orders for idols shoot up

Moradabad, famously known as the "brass city", is seeing a surge in demand for brass idols of Lord Ram ahead of the Ram Temple consecration.

The Hindu

‘Is it someone’ father’s shraddh or son’s wedding?’ asks JD(U) MP on temple ceremony invite

This was Janata Dal (United) MP Kaushalendra Kumar’s response when asked if he got the invitation to attend the Ram Temple inauguration

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Eco-friendly golf car service started in Ayodhya ahead of consecration ceremony

An eco-friendly golf car service has been started in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Congress says it will decide at appropriate time on Sonia Gandhi attending Ram Mandir consecration

Congress leaders to decide on attending Ram Temple inauguration; CWC member Shashi Tharoor questions BJP's promises.

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"Is Ram Mandir real issue? Talk about inflation, employment": Congress leader Sam Pitroda

As the country is preparing for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has raised a question read furthor on Dynamite News

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Inauguration of Ram Temple befitting reply to those who mocked BJP: Fadnavis

Ram Temple Inauguration: Taking a swipe at the opposition, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said now some parties are asking if the Ram Temple is the “private property” of the BJP.

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Dressed up as Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, children invite people to Ayodhya

Children dressed as characters from the Ramayana went door-to-door in Ayodhya to invite people for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple to be held on January 22. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hindu Americans organise car rally in Washington suburb ahead of Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next month, members of the Hindu American community have kicked off the month-long celebrations to commemorate the event by organising a car rally in a suburb of Washington DC.

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Ram Mandir panel chief says 'Prana Prathishta' on January 22, next year

The chairman of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Construction Committee, Nripendra Misra, on Sunday said after a review of the ongoing construction of the Ram Mandir, the Prana Prathistsha (consecration) of Lord Rama will be done on January 22, next year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ram Temple Trust releases pics showing current status of construction work

The sanctum-sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya is almost complete, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ram Janmbhoomi Trust shares pictures of floor inlay work at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has shared a few pictures of the ongoing floor-inlay work at the Ram Temple on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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