Ayodhya Ram Mandir Highlights: UP CM Yogi lights 'Ram Jyoti' after 'pran pratishtha' ceremony
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, which was conducted by a team of priests.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Highlights: Welcome to our live coverage of the historic inauguration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The Ram Mandir inauguration marks a significant moment in India's cultural and religious history, drawing attention not only from the nation but also from global audiences....Read More
Standing on 2.7 acres of land in the temple town, the Ram temple is a marvel of architectural prowess. It reaches a height of 161 feet, spans 235 feet in width, and boasts a total length of 360 feet. Constructed in the distinguished Nagara style, one of the two temple-building styles from ancient India, the Ram temple follows all Vedic rituals while seamlessly integrating modern technology. The built-up area covers nearly 57,000 square feet, constituting a three-floor structure that stands at about 70% of the height of the iconic Qutub Minar.
Full coverage of Ayodhya Ram Mandir opening ceremony
Security measures in Ayodhya have been significantly heightened, with the Uttar Pradesh government employing advanced technologies, including surveillance drones, night vision devices, and CCTV cameras. The Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS), integrated with 1500 public CCTV cameras, ensures vigilant monitoring across the city. The implementation of a comprehensive security plan includes the deployment of teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Ayodhya Railway Station will witness heightened security, and fire brigade provisions in tent cities aim to ensure swift responses to any unforeseen incidents. An anti-drone system, overseen by the Special Security Force (SSF), adds an extra layer of protection against potential aerial threats. The public is advised that only those invited by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will be allowed entry, with stringent security and transportation arrangements in place.
Prominent figures, including Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business magnates Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, and sports icon Sachin Tendulkar, will grace the event as state guests.
Ram temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony
- The day started with a morning puja followed by the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in ‘Mrigashira Nakshatra’.
- The ceremony witnessed the presence of PM Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel, and chief minister Yogi Adityanath, among other dignitaries.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of over 7,000 individuals, including seers and distinguished personalities.
- The consecration will pave the way for the public opening of the Ram Temple a day later.
As we bring you real-time updates and insights into the unfolding saga of the Ram temple inauguration, stay tuned for the unfolding of this historic moment.
Pran Pratishtha: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya says situation similar to Rishi Vashishth
As the saint community across the nation are joyful following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ram Temple, Ayodhya Jagadguru Rambhadracharya compared his emotional situation to that of Rishi Vasishtha.
" I'm still emotional...today my situation is similar to Vashishth's situation when Lord Ram returned after 'vanvaas'. When asked about his recent interaction with PM Narendra Modi he said, "He (PM) asked about by wellbeing, I said all good and blessed him.
Earlier, ahead of the auspicious Pran Pratishtha, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya has extended his best wishes to all 'Sanatan' followers and urged people to incorporate the values of Lord Ram into their lives.
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On the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, a Muslim woman in Firozabad on Monday gave birth to a child and named him Ram Rahim giving a message of Hindu-Muslim unity. (PTI)
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "Lord Ram is the culture of our country. We did not get the invitation for Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha'...We have expressed our faith by lighting diyas..."
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Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan says, " It was unbelievable. It is a dream that we Lord Ram devotees have been seeing for a very long time...when you stand in front of that idol of Lord Ram, you will get teary-eyed automatically..."
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: PM Modi lights Ram Jyoti

PM Modi, after the consecration ceremony, lit the ‘Ram Jyoti’ inside the Ram Mandir on Monday.
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Businessman Gautam Adani announced the sponsorshops of 14 scholarships in Indology to promote Indian languages and literature on the occassion of Ram Mandir festivities.
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After Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha', Jagadguru Rambhadracharya says, " I'm still emotional...today my situation is similar to Vashishth's situation when Lord Ram returned after 'vanvaas'..."
Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: Amit Shah on consecration ceremony
Emphasising that the wait and promise of five centuries was fulfilled on Monday with the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Home Minister Amit Shah said many generations sacrificed so much waiting for this moment, but no "fear and terror" could shake the resolve to build the temple again at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. (PTI)
Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: ‘Once in a lifetime,’ says Ram Charan
Actor Ram Charan says, "...Fantastic, it was so beautiful. Once in a lifetime. It's an honour for everybody to witness this, to be born in our India and witness this. This is truly a blessing."
Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: Darshan to begin from tomorrow
"The darshan of Ram Lalla will begin tomorrow...," says Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest, Acharya Satyendra Das after 'Pran Pratishtha'.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE updates: Jackie Shroff on ceremony
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: On the Shri Ram Pran Pratishtha ceremony, actor Jackie Shroff says, "I have received the blessing...I feel great that I was called. Whenever I was given the role of an inspector, my name was 'Ram'..."
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Ayodhya: On the Shri Ram Pran Pratishtha ceremony, actor Shailesh Lodha says, "... Words cannot express these feelings... After today's ceremony, I feel the country is in a different dimension."

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