Ram Mandir Ayodhya

Snipers, drones and bomb squads: Securing Ayodhya for the Ram mandir event

A multi-layer security cover is in place in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony of the Ram mandir. Several NDRF teams trained to tackle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks, drowning incidents and disasters like earthquakes have been deployed

Meet Nripendra Misra, PM's man behind the construction of the Ram Mandir

For Nripendra Misra, today (22 January) is a significant day. He's the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee. Since 2020, the former principal secretary to the PM has been working tirelessly, coordinating between agencies to ensure the construction of the historic temple is on track

In Graphics | 360 feet long, 3 storeys high... All you need to know about the Ram mandir complex

The Ram mandir in Ayodhya is ready for its date with destiny. Built to be the largest temple in India, it is three storeys high and spread over 2.7 acres

Ram Mandir: Cricket legends Tendulkar, Kohli, chess GM Anand among sports icons attending consecration ceremony

A hosting of sporting legends will grace the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony that takes place on Monday, 22 January in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

How 'Financial Times' latest hitjob on Ram Mandir shows new selling point of Western media

The Financial Times, along with several other mainstream platforms whose reportage has been shorn of credibility in recent times, liberally use “Analysts/Sources say,” to divest responsibility from their own creations

From VIP entry to free prasad: Beware of these scams ahead of Ayodhya's Ram Temple inauguration

The Ram Mandir opening is days away and people across the country are waiting in anticipation. Meanwhile, fraudsters are tricking devotees into believing they can get a VIP darshan on 22 January or receive free prasad by just paying a shipping charge

Ram Mandir’s pran pratishtha begins. A look at the rituals over the next seven days

We are just a week away from the grand opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Ahead of the pran pratishtha on 22 January, other rituals, having religious significance, will be conducted for the next seven days

Car rallies in the US, rath yatras in France: How the world is celebrating opening of Ram Mandir

From the US to France and Australia, events to commemorate the momentous Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya have been scheduled around the globe. From car and bike rallies to rath yatras, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad is organising these activities in more than 60 countries

Ram Mandir: What is the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony? Why is it important?

On 22 January, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will have a grand opening with the pran pratishtha ceremony. This Hindu ritual is important, as it is the moment when the ‘deity is brought to life’ and can be prayed to

Why did the Congress turn down Ram Mandir invite? Will it hurt the party in 2024 polls?

The Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have turned down the invitation for the 22 January Ram Mandir opening in Ayodhya, saying that BJP has made it a political event. Some poll pundits believe this decision will hurt the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections