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Narendra Modi at Ayodhya Ram Mandir LATEST Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to seers and other guests on the occasion of ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ said that many efforts were made over the centuries, buildings were destroyed in an attempt to try and eradicate Rama’s name but he still lives in our hearts. Modi said that lord Rama was a deity who can inspire even modern humans in all aspects of their lives. “For Rama, all his people were same and equal. But he had a special spot for the downtrodden and poor among all. He was the epitome of inclusive growth and development. Perhaps that is the reason why despite so many things, even when buildings were destroyed that carried his name, he continues to live on in our hearts,” Modi said. Modi said, “With the construction of this temple, not only history is being made, but is being repeated.” “I know many Indians are emotional today, many cannot believe that they are seeing this day in their lifetime. But I am sure entire India is joyous today as a centuries-old dream has been realised.” RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat remembered LK Advani who headed the temple construction movement and other devotees who contributed to the cause. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remembered all devotees whose efforts, he said, were bearing fruit today. He also said that it was under the leadership of Modi that these difficult goal was achieved in a constitutional manner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay a silver brick in the temple foundation. The brick weighs 22.6 kg and is worth Rs 15 lakh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers to Ram Lalla at the site and also took part in the prayer ceremony before the bricklaying ceremony. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the preparations on Monday and instructed officials to ensure that health ministry guidelines on COVID-19 prevention are strictly followed. Adityanath spent hours reviewing the arrangements for the ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the temple will be constructed following the go-ahead last year by the Supreme Court. The ceremony will be broadcast live by Doordarshan. Meanwhile, the religious rituals are already underway since Monday. Twelve priests on Monday conducted prayers dedicated to Lord Ganesh. This was to be followed by prayers to the deities of the dynasties of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. On Tuesday, prayers were offered at Ayodhya’s Hanumangarhi temple.
Artist’s rendition of planned architecture of Ayodhya Ram Temple. News18[/caption] Borders sealed but no restriction on movement of city residents The borders of the city of Ayodhya were sealed on Tuesday ahead of the prime minister’s arrival on Wednesday. Deepak Kumar, deputy inspector general (DIG) of Ayodhya range, talked about the elaborate security arrangements in the temple town before and during the bhoomi pujan ceremony. “Barricades have been set up at 12 places across Ayodhya. Protocols for the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be followed during his visit to Ayodhya. COVID-19 protocols are also being followed,” Kumar was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. Kumar said that more than five people will not be allowed to gather but added that all shops will be allowed to remain open in the city. “We are continuously keeping a watch across the VIP routes via drones. No restrictions on movement for the people residing in Ayodhya. I urge people not to step outdoors to contain COVID-19. We will not let outsiders enter the city,” he said. A
Zee News report, however, said that the locals will be required to carry identification cards while stepping out of their homes to keep a tab on outsiders in the city. UP’s deputy general of police had earlier informed the press that the inner ring of the venue will be secured by the elite Special Protection Group while the rest of the security arrangements will fall upon the state police. He said that police personnel, who have tested negative for the coronavirus disease and are below the age of 45, will be deployed in Modi’s security detail on the day. “The inner security ring will be handled by the Special Protection Group (SPG) officers. But police personnel, who have tested negative for the infection as well as those kept in reserve in complete isolation, would preferably be deployed closer to the inner security ring of the PM,” UP DGP Hitesh Chandra Awasthy was quoted as saying by the
Hindustan Times. 175 invitees to attend ceremony The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary on Monday said
175 eminent guests have been invited for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The invitation list has been prepared only after “personally discussing” with BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, lawyer K Parasaran and other dignitaries, the trust’s general secretary Champat Rai told reporters. He said 175 eminent guests, including 135 seers belonging to as many spiritual sects, would be present at the programme, adding that some eminent citizens of the temple town have also been invited. Salil Singhal, the nephew of late VHP leader Ashok Singhal, will be the “yajmaan” (ritual patron) at the ceremony. Hindu seers from Nepal have also been invited as Janakpur has relations with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Ayodhya, Rai said.
Iqbal Ansari , the chief litigant in the Ayodhya dispute has also been invited to the event and he has expressed his willingness to attend the ceremony. There were, however, some allegations that the invitee list deliberately kept Dalits away from the ritual. Apna Dal (S) MLA Chowdhury Amar Singh made the claim while talking to reporters on Monday. “Dalits and backwards have been deprived of attending the Ayodhya bhoomi pujan event. The haste which PM showed for the temple should also be shown for giving house and pension to poor,” the MLA from Apna Dal (S), an ally of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, said. “The face of those who struggled for the temple is not seen. They are being ignored. The trust constituted for the construction of the temple does not have people from backward, SC and ST communities. It is a ‘Ved Pratha trust’ and seems that Lord Ram is only of the BJP,” he said. Rai, however, dismissed the allegations by saying: “Seers have no caste. Once they achieve sainthood, they are above caste,” the Apna Dal (S) MLA said. Rituals already underway in Ayodhya The puja ceremony has already begun in Ayodhya since Monday with the offering of special prayers to Lord Hanuman at Hanumangarhi temple as a part of an old tradition of ‘Nishan Puja’,
Zee news reported. A four-phased Ramarchan puja started Tuesday morning to invoke the major gods and goddesses who consider Lord Ram as their ‘Ishth’ (the god of worship) at 10:30 am with Vedic saints conducting the prayers facing Ramlalla on his temporary seat. Ramcharan Das, one of the seers conducting the puja told _
ANI, “_This Ramarchan Pujan will be conducted in four phases. First will be of regular gods and then we will enter Ayodhya and second phase worship will be of Ayodhya and also of Lord Ram’s soldiers and generals like Nal, Neel and Sugreev. In the third phase, Dashrath with his wives will be worshipped and then all three brothers, as well as their wives and Hanuman Ji, will too be worshipped. In the fourth phase, Lord Ram will be worshipped.” On Wednesday, the state government will release a postal stamp, which is based on the temple design. The prime minister will plant a ‘parijat’ (coral jasmine) tree in the premises. At 12:30 pm, the bhoomi pujan will begin when Modi will lay the foundation stone. He will lay the stone at around 12:40 pm after which the puja ceremony will go on till 2 pm. An inscription of the temple will also be inaugurated, ANI reported. The Prime Minister will leave for Lucknow at around 2:30 pm. With inputs from agencies
Narendra Modi in Ayodhya Latest updates: Efforts were made to eradicate Ram's name but he still lives in our hearts, says PM
Narendra Modi at Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to seers and other guests on the occasion of ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ said that many efforts were made over the centuries, buildings were destroyed in an attempt to try and eradicate Rama’s name but he still lives in our hearts.
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Amit Shah says construction of Ram temple result of sacrifice made by thousands
Union home minister Shah, who has contracted the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), tweeted a long thread remembering devotees who had joined the movement for construction of temple at the disputed site, while also praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ‘realisation of the dream.’
“Construction of magnificent temple of Lord Ram demonstrates PM Narendra Modi’s strong and decisive leadership. My heartiest congratulations to all Indians on this unforgettable day,” Shah said.
प्रभु श्री राम मंदिर निर्माण असंख्य नाम-अनाम रामभक्तों के सदियों के निरंतर त्याग, संघर्ष, तपस्या और बलिदान का परिणाम है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2020
आज के दिन मैं उन सभी तपस्वियों को नमन करता हूँ जिन्होंने इतने वर्षों तक सनातन संस्कृति की इस अमूल्य धरोहर के लिए संघर्ष किया।
जय श्री राम!
1.25 lakh ‘Raghupati ladoos’ made of pure ghee, saffron to be distributed
The Indian Express reported that the Patna’s Mahavir Mandir Trust will be distributing 1.25 lakh ‘Raghupati Laddoos’. Of the total number of this special Indian sweet, 51,000 laddoos are to be given to Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on the occasion of the “bhoomi pujan”.
Made of pure cow ghee, the remaining amount of laddoos will be sent to the temples in Janaki’s birthplace at Sitamarhi in Bihar and 25 other pilgrimage places where it is believed that Lord Ram’s footprints lie.
In Pictures: Bricks laid as part of Bhoomi Poojan
Bricks laid as part of 'Bhoomi Pujan' for #RamTemple in #Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
Soil from more than 2000 pilgrimage sites and water from more than 100 rivers was brought for the rituals. https://t.co/aGj5yugb2K pic.twitter.com/Ca7Yu5pjpm
Efforts were made to eradicate Ram’s name but he still lives in our hearts, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to seers and other guests on the occasion of ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ said that many efforts were made over the centuries, buldings were destroyed in an attempt to try and eradicate Rama’s name but he still lives in our hearts. Modi also said that the deity’s inclusivity and omnipresence was established from the fact that the tale of Ramayana was historically recorded in so many languages and that the deity himself was referenced in cultural history of countries outside India, like Nepal and Indonesia.
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Modi likens groundbreaking ceremony to Independance Day
“A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent. Today Ram Janmabhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again – that had been going on for centuries,” Modi said. He said that like the movement for Independence, that was powered by the sacrifices of all Indians, the movement for Ram Janmabhoomi is also one of sacrifices.
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Ram temple construction will transfrom region’s economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “After the construction of the grand Ram Temple, not only will the grandeur of Ayodhya increase but the entire economy of the region will also change. New opportunities will be created in every field, opportunities will also increase in every field in the region. People from all over the world will come here, the whole world will come to see Lord Rama and Mother Janaki”
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Ram Janmabhoomi got freedom today: Modi
Ram Janmabhoomi has got freedom today. Like August 15 is Independence Day for the country, today holds a similar significance for crores of those who devoted their lives for cause of Ram temple. It is my good fortune that the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust invited me, giving me an opportunity to witness this historic moment. I heartily thank the trust for this, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Chant of ‘Jai Siya Ram’ Echoing in Entire World: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the chants of Jai Siya Ram are resonating in the hearts of all Indians. “This chant is not just echoing in Ayodhya but in the entire world,” he added.
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Modi says entire India ’emotional’ as century’s-old dream bein realised today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I know many Indians are emotional today, many cannot believe that they are seeing this day in their lifetime. But I am sure entire India is joyous today as a centuries-old dream has been realised.”
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Bhagwat remembers Advani, others who contributed to cause but missed event
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat remembered LK Advani who headed the temple construction movement and other devotees who contributed to the cause. Bhagwat said, “There are many who could not be physically present today due to the global pandemic. But I am sure all of them, including Advani ji…., would be glad today to see their dream being realised.”
President congratulates all on Ram Temple bhoomi pujan
President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated all on the inauguration of Ram Mandir construction.
“Felicitations to all for the foundation laying of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Being built in tune with law, it defines India’s spirit of social harmony and people’s zeal. It will be a testimony to ideals of RamRajya and a symbol of modern India,” he said
Rahul Gandhi tweets on bhoomi pujan, says lord Rama manifestation of best human qualities
Amid the Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan in Ayodhya, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says Lord Rama is the manifestation of the best human qualities.
मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम भगवान राम सर्वोत्तम मानवीय गुणों का स्वरूप हैं। वे हमारे मन की गहराइयों में बसी मानवता की मूल भावना हैं।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 5, 2020
राम प्रेम हैं
वे कभी घृणा में प्रकट नहीं हो सकते
राम करुणा हैं
वे कभी क्रूरता में प्रकट नहीं हो सकते
राम न्याय हैं
वे कभी अन्याय में प्रकट नहीं हो सकते।
‘Ram temple bhoomi pujan fulfilment of Bal Thackeray’s dream’
With the bhoomi pujan ceremony for the construction of a Ram temple being held in Ayodhya on Wednesday, the Shiv Sena has termed the development as “fulfilment” of party founder Bal Thackeray’s dream. The NCP, which is one of the constituents in the Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, said the ceremony is a “matter of joy” for all and that Lord Ram is the deity of Indians.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays down 40 kg silver brick to conclude groundbreaking ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down a 40-kilogram silver brick donated by Mahant Nritya Gopal Das. However, the brick will be removed after the ceremony and kept safely in a locker.
“There is no point in using silver bricks in laying the foundation of Ram Mandir. They will be removed after bhoomi pujan and will be kept in bank lockers of the Trust in State Bank of India,” a priest told _Hindustan Times. “_Later, these silver bricks will be cashed out and the money will be used for the construction of Ram Mandir,” he added.
Apart from the symbolic silver brick, nine bricks are also used which were sent by devotees of lord Ram from around the world in 1989. Additionally, there are 2 lakh 75 thousand such bricks out of which 100 bricks with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ engraving will be used for temple construction
Modi lays silver brick with deity’s name to mark start of temple construction
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UP Governor, CM among dignitaries taking part in ceremonies
Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath were also present for the prayer ceremony ahead of foundation laying.
PM @narendramodi takes part in #BhumiPoojan for laying of the foundation stone of Ram Mandir in #Ayodhya#AyodhyaRamMandir #AyodhyaBhoomipoojan https://t.co/JWm8u7LUHC
— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 5, 2020
Tamil Nadu BJP members offer prayers at party office
BJP members and workers perform special prayers at the party office in Kamalalayam, Tamil Nadu, as the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple is underway in Ayodhya.
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PM planted Parijat sapling at temple site
Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Parijat sapling, considered a divine plant, ahead of foundation stone-laying of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
#WATCH Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi plants a Parijat sapling, considered a divine plant, ahead of foundation stone-laying of #RamTemple in #Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/2WD8dAuBfJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
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PM takes part in groundbreaking ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined in the puja for the groundbreaking ceremony. Visuals shared by news agency ANI showed the priests and the prime minister were seated in a way so as to comply with the social distancing norms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes part in Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/Qal0jH3Edy
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
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Narendra Modi presented with silver headgear
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a headgear made of silver (mukut)and a stole by Sri Gaddinsheen Premdas Maharaj, the head priest of 10th-century Hanuman Garhi Temple.
“PM’s visit to Ayodhya is a proud moment. We’ll honour him with a headgear, a silver crown & a stole with name of Lord Ram printed. We also hope that he rings the 3.5 quintal bell and proceed towards Ram Janmabhoomi,” the priest had earlier told ANI.
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Modi Reaches Hanuman Garhi Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya. He will later proceed to Ram Janmabhoomi site to offer prayers to ‘Ram Lalla’.
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi Temple in #Ayodhya ahead of ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ of #RamTemple pic.twitter.com/yq2XsUlGKo
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
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Ayodhya faces rainfall, but expected to clear up by early afternoon, says weather agency
Hours ahead of the Bhoomi Pujan, Ayodhya has been facing heavy rainfall which has caused a minor impediment to the preparations. According to reports, the celebratory hoardings and flags have been uprooted at many places.
However, the weather is expected to clear up by early afternoon. Accuweather states that the maximum average temperature right now is around 33 degrees centigrade while the minimum average temperature is around 29 degrees. It will remain cloudy throughout the day with instances of rain and thunderstorm
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Credit for ending Ayodhya land dispute goes to Supreme Court: Mayawati
It is the Supreme Court which ended the Ram temple-Babri Masjid land dispute, paving wthe foundation stone-laying ceremony for the temple in Ayodhya to take place, and everyone should accept its decision, said Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday.
The BSP chief said that while it was “unfortunate” that the dispute over the site had been ongoing for years but appealed to all to accept the apex court’s verdict on the issue.
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From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: A timeline of events in Ayodhya
The Supreme Court on November, 2019, settled the seven-decade-long Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute with the historic verdict of awarding a Hindu group the ownership of a centuries-old religious site. It ordered the allotment of an alternative piece of five acres of land to the Muslims for a mosque.
The core of Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute lies in the belief that Lord Ram was born in a room located under what was the central dome of the Babri Masjid. The masjid was built on the orders of Mughal emperor Babur in the 16th century before its demolition by kar sevaks on 6 December, 1992.
Following is the timeline of events leading up to the bhoomi pujan ceremony on Wednesday since 1528.
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Mohan Bhagwant arrives at bhoomi poojan site in Ayodhya
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has arrived at the Ram Janambhoomi site for ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Ram Janambhoomi site for 'Bhoomi Poojan'#RamMandir pic.twitter.com/2r0NUwj66J
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
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Ravi Shankar Prasad shares sketch from Constitution showing Lord Ram
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday in a tweet shared the sketch from the original document of the Constitution of India showing Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
Original document of the Constitution of India has a beautiful sketch of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 5, 2020
This is available at the beginning of the chapter related to Fundamental Rights.
Felt like sharing this with you all.#JaiShriRam pic.twitter.com/jCV9d8GWTO
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PM to visit Hanuman Garhi temples upon arrival in Ayodhya
As per tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first visit the 10th century Hanuman Garhi Temple on arrival in Ayodhya. The premises of the temple were sanitised earlier today. He will later proceed to Ram Janmabhoomi site to offer prayers to Ram Lalla and lay the foundation stone for Ram Temple.
Ayodhya: Sanitisation being done at Hanuman Garhi temple, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit today. pic.twitter.com/8npqffwKUr
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 5, 2020
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Uma Bharti backtracks on her attendance for today’s event, says she will attend Bhumi Pujan
Days after Uma Bharti said she will skip the ceremony, the BJP leader today said that she will in fact attend the ceremony as instructed by Ramjanmabhoomi Trust.
Bharti on Monday had said she would not attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on 5 August, in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, Bharti said she would be on the banks of the Saryu river and visit the site and offer prayers to ‘Ram Lalla’ after the event had concluded.
मैं मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम राम की मर्यादा से बँधी हूँ । मुझे रामजन्मभूमी न्यास के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी ने शिलान्यास स्थली पर उपस्थित रहने का निर्देश दिया है । इसलिये मैं इस कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित रहूँगी । #RamMandirBhumiPujan
— Uma Bharti (@umasribharti) August 5, 2020
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Will PM attend stone laying ceremony of mosque near temple, asks Majeed Memon
Advocate Majeed Memon, an ex-MP Rajya Sabha in a tweet questioned if the Prime Minister will also attend the stone laying ceremony of the mosque nearby the Ram Temple. “Will the PM also go to attend stone laying ceremony of the Mosque on nearby 5 acre land and show equal interest in its construction to prove his ‘sabka sath, sabka vikaas aur subka Vishwas? (sic)” his tweet read.
Will the PM also go to attend stone laying ceremony of the Mosque on nearby 5 acre land and show equal interest in its construction to prove his ‘sabka sath, sabka vikaas aur subka Vishwas ?
— Majeed Memon (@advmajeedmemon) August 5, 2020
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Special ring of protection of 150 guards for Narendra Modi: Report
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Inspector General of Police Deepak Kumar HAS said that when Narendra Modi lands at the Saket College helipad in Ayodhya, he will have a special ring of protection around him. It will comprise of 150 security personnel who have recovered from the coronavirus, the Hindustan Times reported.
“It’s in the protocol for protecting the prime minister that he must be guarded by healthy personnel,” he said. “Now what can be healthier in these times than a COVID-19 warrior?”
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India’s legacy of ‘unity in diversity’ must be preserved, says Mamata
Ahead of Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan ceremony on Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a tweet said that the country has always upheld the age-old legacy of unity in diversity and it must always be preserved.
Hindu Muslim Sikh Isaai
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 5, 2020
Aapas mein hain Bhai Bhai!
Mera Bharat Mahaan,
Mahaan Hamara Hindustan.
Our country has always upheld the age-old legacy of unity in diversity, and we must preserve this to our last breath! (1/2)
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Indian community gathers in Washington DC to celebrate event today
Members of the Indian community gathered outside the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to celebrate the foundation laying ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday.
USA: Members of the Indian community gathered outside the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to celebrate the foundation laying ceremony of #RamTemple in #Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/NofEWuM3E5
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Lucknow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Lucknow and will be proceeding to Ayodhya in a chopper for the Ram Mandir bhoomi poojan ceremony today, reports ANI.
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UP CM, BJP National Chief Uma Bharti arrive at Ram temple site
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and BJP National Vice President Uma Bharti arrive at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya, reports ANI.
Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and BJP National Vice President Uma Bharti arrive at Ram Janambhoomi site in #Ayodhya.
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform 'Bhoomi Poojan' for #RamTemple at the site today. pic.twitter.com/1I42eqE5BE
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Bhoomi Pujan to begin at 12:30 pm; Modi to arrive in Ayodhya by 10:45 am
According to media reports, the bhoomi pujan ceremony will be starting at 12.30 pm. Indian Express reports say that Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive at Lucknow airport at 10.35 am and fly down to the Saket Degree College helipad in Ayodhya at 11.30 am. His first stop will be the Hanuman Garhi temple where, after a seven-odd-minute stay, he will reach Ram Janmabhoomi area by noon and offer prayers at the makeshift Ram Lalla temple.
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Yogi Adityanath, Smriti Irani chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’ ahead of ceremony
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani chanted ‘Jai Shree Ram’ through posts on their respective Twitter accounts ahead of foundation laying ceremony of Ram Temple today.
जासु बिरहँ सोचहु दिन राती। रटहु निरंतर गुन गन पाँती॥
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 5, 2020
रघुकुल तिलक सुजन सुखदाता। आयउ कुसल देव मुनि त्राता।।
प्रिय राम भक्तों, आपका अभिनंदन, आपको बधाई
जय श्री राम!
#JaiShriRam 🙏 pic.twitter.com/s7hU0zkix3
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 5, 2020
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Ayodhya decked up ahead of today’s foundation stone laying ceremony
Ayodhya decorated ahead of the foundation stone laying ceremony of #RamMandir today; visuals from Saryu Ghat. pic.twitter.com/S3LPcXVkWF
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 5, 2020
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Today’s ceremony is a ‘historic moment’, says UP Deputy CM
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday said that the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is a historic moment and will be unforgettable. The world will see the glory of Lord Rama’s dignity and greatness.
भाजपा सरकार त्रेतायुग का गौरव लौटा रही है। श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर का भूमिपूजन ऐतिहासिक क्षण को अविस्मरणीय होगी। प्रभु श्रीराम के मर्यादा और महात्म्य की महिमा दुनिया देखेगी।
— Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) August 5, 2020
उल्लास के शिखर पर रामनगरी में सदियों बाद भूमिपूजन का अवसर आया है #JaiShriRam
Ram Mandir bhumi pujan in Ayodhya LATEST Updates
Narendra Modi leaves for Ayodhya
According to the Office of the Prime Minister’s Twitter account, Narendra Modi has left for the temple-town of Ayodhya for today’s ground-breaking ceremony for the Ram temple.
PM @narendramodi leaves for Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/gIPyz7HCJJ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 5, 2020
Ram Mandir bhumi pujan in Ayodhya LATEST Updates
PM will offer prayers to ‘Ram Lalla’ at Ram Janmabhoomi today
Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers to 'Ram Lalla' at Ram Janmabhoomi, today. It will be followed by the ground-breaking ceremony. #RamTemple pic.twitter.com/qcC15z6wNb
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
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