Lord Ram

Ram Navami 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration in India

Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri; observing Ram's birth as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. This year Ram Navami 2023 lies on Mar 30 and will be considered a bank holiday

60 mn-years-old rare rocks for Lord Ram idol reach Ayodhya from Nepal

Special rocks from which the idol of Lord Ram will be carved out and placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple has arrived from Nepal, a senior functionary of the temple trust here said. The rocks or 'shilas' arrived here late on Wednesday night. Special prayers were held on Thursday afternoon following which the rocks were presented to the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Fifty-one vedic teachers also worshipped the rocks, officials said. Mahant Tapeshwar Das of the Janaki Mandir in Nepal presented these rocks to Champat Rai, general secretary of Ram Temple Trust, they said. The idol of Lord Ram's 'baalroop' (child form) carved out of these stones will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple which is expected to be ready by January next year. Vishwa Hindu Parishad's national secretary Rajendra Singh Pankaj had started from Mustang district of Nepal on January 25 with the consignment of the two sacred rocks. These rocks, that are 60 million-years-old, .

Construction of Ram temple reaches halfway stage: Trust secretary

The sanctum sanctorum has been designed in such a way that the rays of the rising sun fall on the idol's forehead

'Lord Ram worked to integrate all sections of society', says RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that Lord Ram worked to integrate all sections of the society. He said people should take inspiration from Lord Ram's life and focus on establishing a society based on the values espoused by him. "Lord Ram paved the way for a society where everyone lived fearlessly. He followed the path of social harmony throughout his life," Bhagwat said while addressing a conference of sadhus at Ahirauli village in Buxar district. The event was organised as part of a nine-day religious conclave called 'Shri Ram Karmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Mahakumbh'. The RSS chief said, "Ram Manohar Lohia had stated that Lord Ram had united the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. It is true that he worked to integrate every section of the society. We should take inspiration from the life of Lord Ram and give impetus to social unity." Several governors, chief ministers and two deputy chief ministers of BJP-ruled states are expected to participat

NYC mayor urges people to 'live in the spirit' of Diwali amid hate crimes

As communities grapple with hate crimes and darkness, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has urged people to live in the spirit of Lord Ram, Sita and Diwali and be the beacon of light and hope each day of the year. There's too much darkness. We have been engulfed in the desire to just find places we disagree, he said on Tuesday, giving a clarion call to people and communities "to live true to what Diwali represents". Let's live in the spirit of Ram, let's live in the spirit of Sita. Let's live in the spirit of Diwali. Let's live up to what this holiday represents and then we will know that we have fulfilled our responsibility and obligation, Adams said, as he wished Happy Diwali to a large gathering of prominent members of the Indian-American, South Asian and other communities at a Diwali celebration hosted at his official residence. It is time for us to live up to Diwali, to sit down and communicate, to push back against hate crimes against Sikhs, against AAPI (Asian American Pacific .

'Sankalp Shakti' of Lord Ram will take India to new heights: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Ayodhya for taking part in the Deepotsav celebrations said the idea of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" has been inspired by the values of Lord Ram

Values inculcated by Lord Ram inspiration for 'sabka saath, sabka vikas':PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Sunday said the values inculcated by Lord Ram through his words, thoughts and rule are the inspiration for "sabka saath, sabka vikas". These are also a basis for "sabka vishwas, sabka prayas", said the prime minister who arrived here to attend the Deepotsav celebrations. Addressing a gathering at the Ram Katha park where a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram and Sita was performed, Modi said he got the opportunity of having the deity's "darshan" due to his blessings. "I am happy that people of Ayodhya, entire UP and world are witnessing this event. As we are celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava', the determination like Lord Ram will take the country to new heights," he said. The PM said Lord Ram's ideals are a beacon of light for people aspiring for a developed India in next 25 years and give the "courage to achieve the most difficult goals". Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers to Ram Lalla at Ram Janmbhoomi here. This is his f

Rahul Gandhi's political pilgrimage: Loaded with too many expectations

For the Congress to be credible as an Opposition party, it needs to rebuild a grassroots organisation, restore cadre's confidence in the leadership and convince people that it has a political future

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visits Ayodhya, Varanasi

After offering prayers to Lord Ram, Naidu also worshipped the flag installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the proposed Ram temple

BJP fumes over ally Jitan Manjhi's Lord Ram 'not god' comment

Manjhi had made the remark in Jamui district on Thursday while addressing a function held on BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary

Praying Lord Ram to free us from 'Corona Ravan': Kejriwal on Dussehra

His remarks came after performing 'Ravan Dahan' at 'Lav Kush Ramlila' at Red Fort ground here today.

Ayodhya airport under construction to be named after Lord Ram

A provision of Rs 101 crore has been made for it in the budget presented in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Monday

AP CM orders inquiry into desecration of Lord Ram idol in Ramateertham

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy has ordered a Crime Investigation Department inquiry into the "unfortunate incident" of desecration of Lord Ram idol in Ramateertham

Those who said Ram doesn't exist now saying lord belongs to all: Adityanath

"Those opposing the movement had a negative mindset and hence tried to insult it. When they have failed in every field, then they are saying that Ram belongs to all," he said

'Ayodhya's Ramlila seen by over 100 mn viewers on various platforms'

The organisers of star-studded virtual Ramlila going on in Ayodhya have claimed that the numbers of viewers watching it on different media platforms have crossed the 100 million mark.

Ayodhya verdict to boost airport, statue projects in Lord Ram's abode

Yogi govt in the process of acquiring land for the two mega projects

Are any descendants of Lord Ram still living in Ayodhya, asks Supreme Court

The bench said that it was asking just out of curiosity

UP govt starts land acquisition for 221-metre Lord Ram statue in Ayodhya

Land belonging to more than 200 people would be acquired for the mega project, which is now among the flagships projects of the Adityanath government

Rama-Abhirama: A rare exhibition brings out the many avatars of Rama in art

A rare exhibition brings out the different representations of Rama in art, writes Ritika Kochhar

Lord Ram will punish BJP: Lalu

Yogi Adityanath doing 'political drama' in the name of Ram, says Lalu Prasad