Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Highlights: PM Modi offers prayers before Lord Shiva in Ayodhya Dham

Immersed in 'Ram bhakti', Ayodhya all set for historic 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

With all its streets and lanes decorated with flowers, walls with pictures of Lord Rama carrying bow and arrow and the couplets of Ram Charit Manas and the recital of the same through the loudspeakers from the shops, temples and homes, Ayodhya is al lset for the historic 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony on Monday in which around eight thousand people, including prime minister Narendra Modi and top personalities from the Bollywood, industry, saints and seers and others will be taking part.

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Morning visuals from Ram Janmabhoomi premises ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple

Ram Charan leaves for Ayodhya

Amitabh Bachchan leaves for Ayodhya

Security check in place at Delhi's Birla Mandir ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit later today.

Madhuri Dixit leaves for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha

Ayodhya Ram mandir timeline

Let us take a deep dive into all the events leading up to this pivotal moment in Indian history.

PM Modi scheduled to participate in the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir

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The temple town of Ayodhya is all set to welcome Lord Ram with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to participate in the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir on Monday.

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, representatives of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Priests perform 'puja' rituals ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya

Modi hasn't followed Bhagwan Ram in his personal life 'especially in his behaviour to his wife,' says Subramanian Swamy as he slams PM Modi ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

Celebrities leave for Ayodhya

Telegu superstars Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrive in Ayodhya

Yogi Adityanath greets people as he arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

"I think this is a big day for all of us. I am fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here today. We will have the darshan of Lord Ram here. So, we are waiting for that moment...I can't express my joy in words..."

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JD(S) chief and former PM HD Deve Gowda arrives in Ayodhya

Actors Madhuri Dixit Nene, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Mahaveer Jain and Rohit Shetty left for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple.

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Jan 22 to be etched in history as moment of 'tryst with divinity' : Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said January 22 will be etched in history as a defining moment of 'tryst with divinity' in India's civilisational trajectory.

He also extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is set to lead the sacred rituals of the consecration ceremony of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya in the presence of other 'yajmans' and saints.

Spiritual leader reaches Ayodhya with 'kumkum' from Maharashtra's Amravati

A spiritual leader carrying ‘kumkum’ from Maharashtra's Amravati district for the Ram temple consecration ceremony has reached Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, a local religious body representative said. A vehicle laden with 500 kg of ‘kumkum’ leaves from Amravati is also en route, he said. On January 18, local MP Navneet Rana attended the function to mark their departure. Spiritual leader Rajeshwar Mauli, who also left for Ayodhya the same day, has reached the holy city in Uttar Pradesh with a silver ‘kalash’ (urn) containing 'kumkum', said Jagdish Gupta, president of the Kesari Dharm Samaj in Amravati.

Chandrababu Naidu arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi arrives for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya

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Poet and former 'Taarak Mehta' actor Shailesh Lodha arrives for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya

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Union Minister VK Singh arrives for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya

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Actor Ram Charan arrives for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya

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MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh arrives to attend the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, in Ayodhya

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Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan and industrialist Anil Ambani at the Ram Mandir ahead of the consecration ceremony.

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BJP leader Mahant Balaknath arrives for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya

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Singer Hariharan arrives for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir

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It is a great achievement not only for our PM (Modi) but for the entire country also: Bommai

Actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif arrive for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir

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PM Modi reaches Ayodhya for Ram temple consecration

Sonu Nigam sings 'Ram Siya Ram' at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya

Mukesh Ambani arrives in Ayodhya

Actor Kangana Ranaut at the Ram Mandir ahead of its 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, in Ayodhya

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Shankar Mahadevan sings Ram Bhajan at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya

Actor Rajinikanth at the Ram Mandir ahead of the consecration ceremony

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Explained | Modi's role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement

The consecration of the Ayodhya Ram temple is scheduled to take place today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief ‘yajman’ or the host of the Ram temple consecration, and it will be on his behalf that the prayers are offered.

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PM Modi performs consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

PM Modi with Mohan Bhagwat enters temple's sanctum sanctorum

Procession in Kolkata to mark consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya

A large procession to mark the consecration ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram temple was taken out from north Kolkata on Monday.
The procession started from Baikuntha Temple near Ganesh Talkies and will culminate at Ram temple on Chittaranjan Avenue.
The procession with tableaus and placards depicting ord Ram and Goddess Durga was led by leader of the opposition of West Bengal assembly and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari and other leaders including Rahul Sinha.
Chou performers and a large number of women wearing yellow and red saris added colour to the procession.

PM offers lotus at Ram lalla's feet

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Ram Lalla idol unveiled as consecration ceremony under way

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PM Modi offers flowers at Ram lalla's feet

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Army helicopters shower petals on Ayodhya temple as consecration ceremony takes place

Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha under way

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PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath offer prayers as consecration ceremony under way in Ayodhya Ram mandir

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Flowers adorn Ram Lalla's feet in Ram mandir

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PM Modi, Mohan Bhagwat offer aarti at Ayodhya Ram temple

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Fruits offered to Ram Lalla as temple's sanctum sanctorum's curtains open for masses

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PM Modi performs aarti as sanctum sanctorum's curtains open for masses

Consecration concludes, sanctum sanctorum's curtains open for masses

UP CM Yogi Adityanath gifts silver model of Ram mandir to PM Modi

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Yogi Adityanath addresses crowd in Ayodhya

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Yogi welcomes PM Modi, Mohan Bhagwat to Ayodhya in his speech

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Rom Rom mein Ram rame hai': Yogi feels 'emotional' as he congratulates everyone on the completion of the consecration ceremony in Aodhya

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India has waited for this day, says Yogi after completion of consecration ceremony

'Mandir wahi bana hai', says Yogi upon completion of consecration ceremony

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It was beyond imagination that there could ever be an airport in Ayodhya and there would be cruise ships on the Sarayu river. It is possible only because of the double engine government: Yogi Adityanath

PM Modi's fast was stricter that what was asked of him: Mohan Bhagwat

After a long wait, our Lord Ram has finally come, says PM Modi

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"Ram Lalla will not stay in a tent now. He will stay in the grand temple...": Modi

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After the patience that we showed for centuries and the sacrifices we made, our Lord Ram has finally arrived: PM Modi

I have faith that Lord Ram will forgive us today for taking so long: PM Modi in Ayodhya

There is Ram in the Constitution of India: PM Modi

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The entire country is celebrating Diwali today: PM Modi

Jan 22, 2024 is not merely a date but marks advent of a new era: PM Modi in Ayodhya after Ram temple consecration ceremony

Ram is in the soul of all citizens of India: PM Modi

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We are indebted to all those who sacrificed so much in this journey: PM Modi

Ram's existence was questioned. Will express thanks to SC for doing justice and temple was built in accordance with law: PM Modi

"...In that era, the separation lasted only for 14 years...In this era, Ayodhya and the countrymen have endured hundreds of years of separation. Many of our generations have suffered this separation...": PM Modi

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Today I feel that the 'Kaal chakra' is changing, says PM Modi in Ayodhya

There is no place for disappointment in the country: PM Modi

Some would say Ram temple's construction will set off firestorm. They should reconsider as Ram is energy not fire, solution not dispute: PM

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The future is of success and prosperity. The Ram Mandir will witness the growth of India in the upcoming days: PM Modi

We have all waited for this moment, we will only move forward from now on: PM Modi

PM Modi finishes address in Ram mandir, leaves for Kuber Tila

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PM Modi offers prayers before Lord Shiva in Ayodhya Dham

Fortunate to have witnessed such a ceremony: Hema Malini

BJP MP Hema Malini attended Ayodhya Ram temple 'Pran Praistha' ceremony, says"We are fortunate to have witnessed such a ceremony."

PM flowers petals on workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showers flower petals on the workers who were a part of the construction crew at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Vivek Oberoi becomes emotional

"Lord Ram got me emotional. His (Ram Lalla) form is beautiful. The sculpting is so good. I feel that the Lord Ram actually came within the sculpture...I was very emotional and I sought blessings for everyone in the family," says Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, after attending the consecration ceremony

All sections of society have welcomed it: Naqvi

After decades of struggles and sacrifices, the meaningful and successful outcome has come today. It is noteworthy how all the sections of society have inclusively welcomed this decision. It is unfortunate that many who did nothing for this (construction of Ram Temple) have tried to create hindrance, it is a message for them," says senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

Imam's reaction

This is the face of new India. Our biggest religion is humanity. For us, the nation is first," says Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam, All India Imam Organization at Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

Feeling of spiritual satisfaction: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

There is a feeling of great satisfaction," says spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar after attending the ceremony.

Darshan will begin from tomorrow

The darshan of Ram Lalla will begin tomorrow...," says Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest, Acharya Satyendra Das.

Spiritual leader showers praise on Modi

"I wished him (PM Modi) happiness and success. He (PM Modi) will win the 2024 (Lok Sabha) election, with more than 350 seats," says spiritual leader Rambhadracharya after attending the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.

We've forgotten all struggles: Sadhvi Ritambhara

"Ram Lalla's idol has come out be exactly the way we had dreamt it to be. We are seeing this day after 500 years of restless waiting... We have forgotten all our struggles now," says Sadhvi Ritambhara.

Laser show at Ayodhya

Oil lamps in Bengaluru

Oil lamps lit at Iskcon temple in Bengaluru after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Dream-come true

It's my dream to be in Ayodhya, says Israeli Consul General as he pays emotional tribute to Indian culture

Deepotsav in Chennai

Visuals of 'Deepotsav' celebrations in Chennai

PM Modi on the 'special day'