'Bhoomi pujan' HIGHLIGHTS | Ram Mandir is a gift to truth, non-violence, sacrifice, says PM Modi
Online Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday performed the 'bhoomi pujan' of a Supreme Court-mandated Ram temple in Ayodhya, bringing to fruition the BJP's 'mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among those who attended the event at the site where a large number of devout Hindus believe Lord Ram was born.
The guest list, including religious leaders who formed part of the movement that started in the 1980s, was restricted to 175 in view of the COVID-19 crisis.
As a priest chanted Sanskrit 'shlokas' and the ground-breaking ceremony got under way under a giant marquee decorated in shades of reds and yellows, Modi and the other dignitaries, all in masks, maintained social distancing and sat a safe distance away from each other.
Lord Ram ultimate embodiment of supreme values, says Rahul Gandhi
People at a TV showroom in New Delhi watching live coverage of Ayodhya Ram temple foundation stone laying ceremony
With construction of this temple, history is being repeated: PM Modi
Ram Mandir will become the modern symbol of our traditions: PM Modi
I express gratitude to all citizens of this nation, Indian diaspora: PM Modi
Bricks laid as part of Bhoomi Pujan
The wishes of devotees will be fulfilled: Ram Mandir Trust President
PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamp
PM Modi unveils plaque of Ram Mandir
We struggled for 30 years and have attained joy in fulfulling our resolution: RSS chief
So many people had sacrificed, they couldn't be here physically: Mohan Bhagwat
India has shown how matters can be resolved peacefully and constitutionally: Yogi Adityanath
PM modi greets attendees with sashtang pranam
Little temple kolam at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's place
Bhoomi Pujan concludes, stage event to follow
PM's dandwat pranam at temporary Ram temple
WATCH | Priest performs the groundbreaking ceremony
Bhoomi Pujan ceremony underway
PM Modi, RSS chief, UP Governor and CM perform bhoomi pujan
PM Modi takes part in Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan'
PM Modi plants sapling of Paarijaat at Bhoomi Pujan venue
View of the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan venue
PM Modi offers Puja at the temporary temple of Lord Ram
PM Modi presented with headgear, silver mukul and stole
WATCH | PM Modi offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi temple
WATCH LIVE | PM Modi in Ayodhya for stone laying ceremony
Social distancing at display as PM Modi is welcomed at Ayodhya
The PM's chopper has landed at Ayodhya and mask-clad Modi was welcomed by UP CM Yogi Adityanath and other leaders following the social distancing protocols.
PM modi arrives in Ayodhya for foundation stone laying ceremony
WATCH | Emotional Ayodhya gets ready for a new beginning
Ram Rajya is in the Constitution, Ambedkar one of the best Ram Bhakts: Subramanian Swamy
As the foundation stone for the Ram Mandir is laid, the question of what a Ram Rajya will imply for the country has constantly been raised. According to BJP MP and Economist Dr Subramanian Swamy, it implies the "implementation of the Indian Constitution, in a nutshell." (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Bhoomi Pujan site
Invitees at the Ram Janmabhoomi site
Odisha's kar sevak Sangram took bullets, lived to see Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
“I was confident that the temple of Shri Ram would be constructed some day. But, to see your dream come true, to experience the feeling of fulfilment - it is overwhelming”, said Sangram Keshari Mohapatra. He is one of the two kar sevaks from Odisha, who sustained bullet injuries during the Ram Mandir movement in Ayodhya on November 2, 1990. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
PM Modi leaves for Ayodhya
PM's visit to Ayodhya is a proud moment: Hanuman Garhi head priest Premdas ji Maharaj
Indian community celebrates 'bhoomi pujan' day in US
Lord Ram decked up for historic foundation stone laying ceremony
Groundbreaking ceremony for Ram temple may lead to re-orientation of political discourse
If the end of one of the lengthiest legal battles over the title suit involving 2.77 acre disputed land in Ayodhya with the Supreme Court ruling on November 9, 2020, marks the climax of one chapter of political narrative woven around Ram temple, another is set to start with PM Narendra Modi laying the first brick for the foundation of the temple of Lord Ram at his birthplace on Wednesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Security and COVID-19 protocol to be followed at Hanuman Garhi temple
Bhoomi Pujan ceremony: Here are the design specifications of Ram Temple in Ayodhya
A series of images showed a grand three-storey stone structure on a raised platform with multiple turrets, pillars and domes. The proposed temple will be 161 ft tall instead of 141ft of the original model and almost double the size of it, according to its architect. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
With construction of Ram Temple, Ram Rajya will be established in India: Baba Ramdev
Ayodhya decorated for foundation stone laying ceremony
PM's full itinerary for Bhoomi Pujan ceremony
The PM will arrive in state capital Lucknow on Wednesday at 10:35 am and will fly to Ayodhya on a helicopter. He will land at the helipad at Ayodhya’s Saket Degree College premises at around 11:30 am.
At around 11:40 am, the PM will reach Hanumangarhi, where he will have 'Darshan' of Lord Ram and will be engaged in rituals for 10 minutes.
By around 12 pm, he will reach the Ram Janambhoomi premises, which will be followed by 'Darshan' and puja of 'Ram Lalla'.
At around 12:15 pm, the Prime Minister will plant a 'Parijat' sapling at the site of 'Ram Janambhoomi'.
The main rituals of 'Hawan' and 'Puja' are expected to start in the presence of PM Modi at around 12:30 pm and after a gap of 10 minutes at around 12:40 pm, he is expected to finally lay the foundation stone for the construction of Ram Temple.
At around 01:10 pm the Prime Minister may meet the trust members.