Ayodhya

Adityanath expressed the view that the entire nation has embraced a state of spiritual elevation, akin to being "Ram-may," by immersing themselves in the vast ocean of faith and devotion on this momentous occasion.

Participating actively in the consecration ceremony held at the majestic Ram Temple, the prime minister conveyed his deep sense of privilege to be part of this divine program.

The prime minister, dressed in a golden kurta with a cream dhoti and patka, walked inside the temple premises with a silver 'chattar' (umbrella) placed on a red folded dupatta.

Among the early-morning arrivals were RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Anupam Kher, Kailash Kher, Jubin Nautiyal, Prasoon Joshi, Manoj Joshi, Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Anil Ambani.

The bench accepted the statement of senior advocate Amit Anand Tiwari, representing Tamil Nadu, that there are no restrictions on 'puja archana' in temples or live telecasts of the Ayodhya consecration ceremony.

The prime minister landed at the Maharshi Valmiki International Airport before proceeding to the helipad.

Government sources reveal that Ayodhya experienced a remarkable 131 per cent surge in exports during 2022-23, amounting to Rs 254 crore across diverse sectors—an increase from Rs 110 crore in the previous fiscal year.

The initial image of the new idol, covered with a cloth over its eyes, was shared on social media late Thursday night. Subsequently, photos revealing the idol without the cover circulated on various social media platforms.

The special train, comprising 20 coaches, is scheduled to depart from Janakpur to Ayodhya on Sunday, as confirmed by Niranjan Jha, General Manager at Nepal Railway Company Limited.

A spokesperson from Raj Niwas confirmed that Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has given approval for a half-day holiday on January 22 for all Delhi government offices, civic bodies, and other undertakings. This decision is in observance of the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony in Ayodhya.