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In Pics: Ayodhya lights up on Diwali-eve, makes history with Guinness records

About 2.61 million oil lamps are lit along the Saryu river during Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali.
Published on Oct 21, 2025 12:02 am IST

From diyas to laser lights: New world records in Ayodhya with 26L diyas: Pics

Laser and light show underway at Ram ki Paidi at the banks of River Saryu in Ayodhya. 
Published on Oct 19, 2025 10:18 pm IST

Delhi chokes despite cracker ban, Ram Mandir lit up after 500 years | Pics

People burst crackers on the occasion of Diwali at Pandav Nagar in New Delhi on October 31. The city's air quality dropped to the "very poor" category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 330 at 10 pm.
Published on Nov 01, 2024 08:48 am IST

Ayodhya's Deepotsav celebrated with 25 lakh diyas, stupendous fireworks | Photos

The majestic Ram ki Paidi lit up during Deepotsav in Ayodhya. (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 09:57 pm IST

'Lord Ram returns after 500 years': How Ayodhya is getting ready for Diwali

An idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple in January this year, a landmark event led by Modi who had also given a clarion call to go beyond the grand temple's construction to build the foundation of a "strong, capable and divine" India of the next 1,000 years.
Published on Oct 30, 2024 11:02 am IST

Devotees continue to throng Ram Mandir on 5th day after consecration ceremony

A woman devotee from Maharashtra, carrying a Tulsi plant on her head arrive to offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, in Ayodhya. IG Range Ayodhya Praveen Kumar assured that all facilities are in place for incoming devotees but appealed to people to visit after winter subsides.
Published on Jan 27, 2024 02:59 pm IST

Photos | Devotees throng Ram Temple a day after 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony

In long lines outside the temple, there were people who had travelled far and waited in Ayodhya before the ceremony to consecrate the temple. 
Published on Jan 23, 2024 03:26 pm IST

Photos | PM Modi performs rituals as Ram Temple consecration ceremony commences

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shri Ramlalla at the newly-built Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday. 
Published on Jan 22, 2024 02:29 pm IST

Kangana Ranaut shares pics from Ayodhya Ram Mandir; wears traditional saree

Kangana Ranaut is among the many Indian film industry actors who have arrived in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha ceremony. The event is set to take place today, on Monday, January 22, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the consecration ceremony of the 51-inch tall Ram Lalla's idol at the grand temple. 
Published on Jan 22, 2024 12:15 pm IST

Photos | VVIPs arrive in Ayodhya for Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony: Kangana Ranaut. Madhur Bhandarkar, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.
Published on Jan 22, 2024 12:49 pm IST

Photos | Ayodhya secured with multi-layered security for Ram Temple consecration

To enhance security at the program venue of Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya, extensive use of technology is being employed. Police patrols can be observed in various areas, including Dharam Path, Ram Path, which are experiencing a high influx of devotees, as well as the bylanes of the Hanumangarhi area and Asharfi Bhavan road. 
Published on Jan 21, 2024 09:33 pm IST

Latest photos from eve of Ram Temple consecration

The grand ceremony of the much-awaited 'Pran Pratishtha' is set for tomorrow, January 22, and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following this event, the shrine will open to the public a day later. 
Published on Jan 21, 2024 09:34 pm IST

Ram Temple Inauguration: Latest photos ahead of ‘pran-pratishtha’ ceremony

With just a day left for the mega event in Ayodhya, the whole country is eagerly waiting for the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple. 
Published on Jan 21, 2024 10:00 am IST

Ram Temple Inauguration: Country gears up for grand ‘Pran-Pratishtha’ ceremony

The 'Pran-Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple will be held today, January 22, with several dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scheduled to take part. Here's how the country is preparing for the grand ceremony.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 10:46 am IST

Travelling to Ayodhya? Here are places you can visit nearby

The grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is set to be inaugurated on January 22. After witnessing this momentous event, here are a few must-visit places near Ayodhya that you can explore. 
Published on Jan 20, 2024 03:50 pm IST

Ram Temple Inauguration: Glimpse of Ayodhya days before consecration

Ayodhya, Jan 19 (ANI): Devotees gather to watch the laser show at 'Ram ki Pedi' ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya on Friday. (ANI Photo/Amit Sharma)
Published on Jan 20, 2024 12:57 pm IST

108-foot-long incense stick lit at Ayodhya as Ram Mandir approaches consecration

The incense stick, weighing 3,610 kg and measuring around three-and-a-half feet in width, was brought to this Uttar Pradesh town from Gujarat's Vadodara. 
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:28 am IST

Photos | Key features of Ayodhya Ram Temple

The temple is comprised of five Mandaps (halls) -- Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthna Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. 
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 10:12 am IST

Ram Temple: First look of the magnificent Sinh Dwar released

Ahead to the grand consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust released the initial images of the magnificent Sinh Dwar of the shrine on Thursday. 
Published on Jan 05, 2024 10:45 am IST

PM visits Ayodhya, inaugurates newly built airport, revamped railway station

PM Modi flagged off two Amrit Bharat trains and six Vande Bharat trains at the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Station on Saturday. The Amrit Bharat trains introduced are the Darbhanga-Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express and the Malda Town-Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminus (Bengaluru) Amrit Bharat Express. The Amrit Bharat trains, categorized as superfast passenger trains, incorporate cutting-edge 'push-pull' technology, enhancing both speed and passenger comfort. These trains boast improved amenities such as enhanced seating, spacious luggage racks, LED lighting, CCTV cameras, and a public information system. 
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 03:56 pm IST

PM Modi to inaugurate newly built airport in Ayodhya tomorrow | See pictures

An entrance to the newly constructed airport in Ayodhya is decorated with flowers ahead of its inauguration on Saturday. The airport, positioned approximately 15 km from Ayodhya's main city, incorporates modern construction materials in its core. However, the terminal's exterior, akin to the design of the new Ayodhya station building, embraces a traditional aesthetic. Even the primary gateway follows a similar construction approach, featuring a concrete core adorned with sandstone cladding that showcases stylized carvings.
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 05:06 pm IST

Ayodhya Ram Temple's construction nearing completion of the sanctum sanctorum

The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has set the date for the enthronement of Ram Lalla at the sanctum-sanctorum of the Ram Temple. The ceremony is scheduled to take place between noon and 12:45 pm on January 22 next year. For the event, the trust has extended invitations to 4,000 saints from various sects. 
Published on Dec 10, 2023 09:37 pm IST

Aerial marvels of Ayodhya's 'Deepotsav' transcend two-eyed imagination. See pics

Commencing at the scheduled time, the lighting of over 22.23 lakh lamps unfolded accompanied by the resonant chanting of 'Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Jai Ram.'
Published on Nov 12, 2023 12:41 am IST

Photos| Ayodhya celebrates ‘Deepotsav’, temple city illuminated by 22 lakh diyas

More than 22 lakh traditional earthern lamps or diyas, at 51 ghats along Saryu river, were illuminated in Ayodhya. 
Published on Nov 11, 2023 09:56 pm IST

3-day long 7th Deepotsav commences in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya

60 to 70 per cent of the lamps have already been placed at all the ghats with the help of volunteers under the supervision of voulanteers, ghat in-charges and ghat coordinators, according to an official statement. 
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 05:30 pm IST

Ayodhya breaks Ujjain’s record by lighting over 15 lakh earthen lamps | In Pics

Diyas lit up in the shape of Ram Mandir, which is being built in Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi.
Published on Oct 23, 2022 10:05 pm IST

In pics | Grand 'deepotsav' preparations in full swing in Ayodhya

During 'deepotsav', a record number of earthen lamps (diyas) are lighted every year since its inception- this year an expected 17 lakhs of those to set a world record.
Published on Oct 23, 2022 12:19 pm IST