Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Live Updates: The Ram Lalla idol was consecrated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the pran pratishtha rituals in a historic ceremony at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Monday. He walked inside the temple premises with a silver ‘chattar’ (umbrella) placed on a red folded dupatta in his hands. Clad in a golden kurta teamed up with a cream dhoti and patka, he took ‘sankalp’ for the “pran pratishtha ceremony” and later moved to the sanctum sanctorum for the rituals.

Ram Lalla was consecrated during the 84-second ‘abhijit muhurta’ by ‘pramukh yajman’ PM Modi with Rashtriya Swayasevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat by his side. Following the rituals, PM Modi offered lotus water to Ram Lalla’s idol and it was unveiled.

While addressing the invitees after completing the rituals, PM Modi said, “After waiting for centuries, hamare Ram aa gaye hai (Our Ram has come). He will no longer live in a tent.”

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Ram Mandir Inauguration Today Live Updates: Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration takes place. PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath and other guests in attendance. Follow Financial Express for all the latest updates.

17:42 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir Live Updates: Top 5 moments from Ram Mandir inauguration

Adorned in gold and yellow, the 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ayodhya Ram Mandir amid Vedic mantras on Monday. Who’s who of the India Inc, Bollywood and dignitaries from various walks of life participated in the pran pratishtha ceremony in UP’s temple town. Around 8,000 VVIPs attended the ceremony. Amid all the glitz and buzz surrounding the pran pratishtha ceremony, here are the top 5 moments. (Read Full Report)

15:40 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir Live Updates: Hema Malini seen dancing with Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

BJP MP and actor Hema Malini seen dancing with Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti at the Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya.

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15:37 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir Live Updates: Kejriwal attends bhandaras on Ram Lalla Pran Pratistha day

As people across India celebrated 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal participated in the 'bhandaras' organised in different parts of the national capital. Taking to X, he shared a few pictures where he could be seen worshipping at a temple and later participating in the bhandaras. Bhandaras are a community-wide food distribution programme organised on special or auspicious occasions. (ANI)

15:00 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir Live Updates: What was served in lunch?

The lunch that was served to the guests at Ram Janmabhoomi included matar ki sabzi, kachori, parantha and barfi as prasad.

14:47 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
'Many misunderstood India's secularism': PM Modi at pran pratishtha ceremony

"Some people used to say that Ram temple's construction will set off a firestorm. They misunderstood India's secularism. They should reconsider as Ram is energy not fire, Ram is solution not dispute," PM Modi said.

14:45 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
'Our judicial system ensured justice': PM Modi thanks SC for Ram Janmabhoomi verdict

In his address to the guests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited the judiciary for preserving the sanctity of law in the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute. Expressing gratitude to the Supreme Court for its historic verdict, PM Modi said, "Ram's existence was questioned. Our judiciary ensured that justice was done and the temple was built in accordance with the law."

14:38 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
'Tried to visit places where Lord Ram had set foot': PM Modi at Ram Mandir event

Speaking at the Ram temple event in Ayodhya, PM Modi said he tried to visit places during his 11-day religious exercise where Lord Ram had set foot.

14:31 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
'Lord Ram will forgive us': PM Modi in Ayodhya

"Today, I apologise to Lord Ram as something was lacking in our love and penance due to which this work (construction of Ram Temple) was not done for so many years. However, that gap has been bridged today and I am confident that Lord Ram will forgive us," says PM Modi.

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14:28 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
'January 22 is the beginning of new era': PM Modi in Ayodhya

PM Modi said, "January 22, 2024, is not just a date, but the beginning of a new era. The construction of Ram Mandir has filled people with a new energy. Even after thousands of years, people will remember this date and moment. It's Ram's supreme blessings that we are witnessing it."

14:20 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
'Lord Ram has finally arrived': PM Modi in Ayodhya

"Lord Ram has finally arrived (in his abode) following the wait of centuries. After the patience that we showed for centuries and the sacrifices we made, our Lord Ram has finally arrived," says PM Modi after Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.

https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1749353504995471607

14:17 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
'Ram Lalla ab tent me...': PM Modi after completing pran pratishtha rituals

While addressing the invitees at Ram Temple, PM Modi said, "Hamare Ram Lalla ab tent me nahi rahenge (Our Ram Lalla will no live in a tent anymore), he will live in a huge temple."

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1749352372684644856

14:07 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir consecration live | 'India has entered Treta Yug': Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath said, "The entire country has become 'Rammay'. It seems that we have entered Treta Yug."

14:02 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Temple Live: 'Cannot find words to express feeling', says Yogi Adityanath

Addressing the invitees at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "There are some feelings in my heart that I cannot find words to express. Everyone is emotional and happy. On this historic moment, every city and village in the country has turned into Ayodhya, and every path seems to be heading towards the Ram Janmabhoomi."

https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1749347462941122712

13:36 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir inauguration Live: Yogi Adityanath gifts silver replica of Ram Temple to PM Modi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister gave a silver replica of the Ram Temple to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12:35 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir Live: PM Modi's pictures at Ram Temple

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12:32 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Shri Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha Live: PM Modi inaugurates Ram Temple

Fulfilling centuries-long dreams of millions of Hindus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Temple on Monday in a historic ceremony.

12:15 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Live Streaming: Consecration rituals underway

The pran pratishtha rituals are being live-streamed for people across the country to witness the historic moment.

12:14 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir Live Updates: PM Modi presides over pran pratishtha rituals

The pran pratishtha rituals have begun with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the ceremony.

12:04 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Chech out Whatsapp status, wishes, images, quotes to share on mega consecration day

As individuals prepare to commemorate the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, people are expressing their joy and happiness with special messages to loved ones through social media. Here’s a collection of best wishes for you to share with your friends and family on platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook. Read story

11:53 (IST) 22 Jan 2024
Ram Temple inauguration Live: Mukesh and Nita Ambani reach event venue

Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita Ambani, have reached Ram Temple for the pran pratishtha ceremony.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: The 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, which has been carved by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, entered the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple premises on January 17 and was placed in the sanctum sanctorum on January 18. The meticulous schedule anticipates the sacred event to take place between 12:15 pm and 12:45 pm.