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Preamble to Constitution goes viral on social media as Mollywood celebrities protest against ‘politicisation’ of Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration

Ahead of the pran pratishtha, or consecration ceremony, at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 (Monday), a novel protest of sorts ‘went viral’ as several celebrities from the Malayalam film industry shared an image of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution on their social media handles.

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Watch - From Sachin Tendulkar to Saina Nehwal: Sports icons reach Ram Temple premises ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

NEW DELHI: As the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla approaches, several sports icons, including legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, and veteran cricketer Mithali Raj, reached the Ram Temple premises on Monday morning.

The Times of India

Telangana artist makes scale model of Ayodhya Ram temple from pumpkins and carrots

40-year-old artist carves a scale model of the Ram temple in Ayodhya using pumpkin and carrots.

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Ram Temple inauguration start of a new cycle in resurgence of our nation: President

On the eve of the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, President Droupadi Murmu, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the celebratory atmosphere across the country was an “uninhibited expression of the eternal soul of India”.

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Ram temple consecration | Heavy arrangements in communally sensitive areas, no permission for any celebratory rally or protest in Karnataka

Police patrolling and deployment increased across Karnataka from January 21 ahead of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

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Narendra Modi's Temple Inauguration Boosts Re-election Campaign

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term in office and hopes the inauguration of a highly contested temple will secure his victory. The...

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Ram temple consecration to be beginning of campaign for reconstruction of ‘Bharatvarsh’: Mohan Bhagwat

The RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, emphasizes the need for harmony, unity, and progress through the reconstruction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Ram temple consecration celebrations: Ten lakh diyas to be lit in Ayodhya

Ten lakh earthen lamps or diyas will illuminate Ayodhya on Monday evening to celebrate the consecration of the Ram temple. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devotees hold 'Shobha Yatra' in Shimla ahead of 'Pran Pratsihta'

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, devotees gathered and participated in the Shobha Yatra procession here in Shimla. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chhattisgarh bans sale of meat for a day on Jan. 22

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Chhattisgarh Government has issued a ban on the sale of meat across the State on January 22.

The Hindu

51 parking spots, drone surveillance for consecration

With the Ram Temple set to be inaugurated on January 22, the Ayodhya administration is planning to make incense sticks from the flowers offered by devotees to deities.

The Hindu

Muslims in Ayodhya cite past violence, request strict security

Muslims in Ayodhya express anxiety and demand strict security measures ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony.

The Hindu

From Rohit Sharma to Sachin Tendulkar: Sports stars invited for Ram temple inauguration

NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, two-time World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni, current India captain Rohit Sharma and chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand are among a wide array of sporting personalities who have been invited for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next week.

The Times of India

Hyderabad Old City’s link with Ram Temple in Ayodhya

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya undergoes a '2,500-year return period' test to ensure seismic resilience, led by an engineer from Hyderabad.

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Temples across U.S. gear up for Ram Mandir festivities

Temples across the US prepare to celebrate the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with various events and festivities.

The Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin receives invitation for Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been extended an invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

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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.

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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.

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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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

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.

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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.

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