As the historic city of Janakpur in Nepal prepares for the first Deepotsav following the Pran Pratistha of the Ram Temple, excitement fills the air. The celebrations, coinciding with Diwali, include plans for 25 lakh diyas to be lit in Ayodhya, enhancing the festive atmosphere in both cities
This year's festival, the first since the Ram Temple's construction, will feature two record attempts: a 1,100-person Saryu Aarti and the main lamp-lighting event and with expanded areas like New Ghat, Old Ghat, and Bhajan Sandhya designated for lamp placement, the team has already set out o
Deepotsav-2024 is scheduled for October 30, a day before Diwali, and this will be the first Deepotsav following the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed this year Diwali as "special" and said that after a long wait of 500 years, Lord Ram for the first time will celebrate the Diwali at his newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar on Wednesday visited the Ram Temple of Ayodhya with his wife. As Ambassador, Azar emphasised the importance of connecting with the people and exploring India's culture in a deeper way.
Rhea Singha, the newly crowned Miss Universe India 2024, visited the holy city of Ayodhya on Saturday, where she embraced the spiritual atmosphere while preparing for her role in the annual Ramlila festivities.
Indian cricket team player Akash Deep recently visited the Ram Temple to offer prayers, fulfilling a long-held dream. This visit comes on the heels of India's dominant performance in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, where they achieved a clean sweep.
"It was a dream since long
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders came out all guns blazing against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks regarding the Ram Mandir and called him a "repulsive repeat offender" for disrespecting Hindu Dharma.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's historic temple was held on January 22, with PM Modi performing the Vedic rituals, led by a group of priests.
"In 2023, Kashi alone saw over 10 crore tourists. Following the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya after 500 years, tourist numbers have increased manifold, with an average of 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh tourists to Ayodhya daily," he said.