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Ayodhya: Devotees light diyas, earthen lamps at temples, homes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ayodhya from Delhi on Wednesday (August 5) to attend bhoomi pujan of Ram Mandir. The grand celebrations for the bhoomi pujan started at 8 am and PM Modi performed the Ayodhya Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan at the auspicious time of 12:40 pm.
- The grand celebrations for the bhoomi pujan started at 8 am and PM Modi performed bhoomi pujan at the auspicious time of 12:40 pm.
- Apart from PM Modi, the bhoomi pujan ceremony was attended by Sri Ram Janambhoomi Teerath Kshetra Trust chairman Nritya Gopal Das, RSS chief Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.
- Huge CCTV screens were set up across the holy city in order to allow the people to watch the ceremony live.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ayodhya from Delhi on Wednesday (August 5) to attend bhoomi pujan of Ram Mandir. The grand celebrations for the bhoomi pujan started at 8 am and PM Modi performed the Ayodhya Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan at the auspicious time of 12:40 pm.
Huge CCTV screens were set up across the holy city in order to allow the people to watch the ceremony live. PM Modi left from Delhi at 9.30 am on a special jet and landed in Lucknow. After landing in Lucknow, he took a chopper to Ayodhya where he offered prayers and performed a puja at the Hanumangarhi temple.
Apart from PM Modi, the bhoomi pujan ceremony was attended by Sri Ram Janambhoomi Teerath Kshetra Trust chairman Nritya Gopal Das, RSS chief Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.
Several important faces of the Ram Mandir movement such as Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Kalyan Singh and Uma Bharti skipped the ceremony due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. They joined the celebrations via video conferencing.
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Uttarakhand: Badrinath and Gopinath temples in Chamoli get decorated with earthen lamps and diyas.
Uttarakhand: Earthen lamps have been lit in the premises of Badrinath & Gopinath temples in Chamoli on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Pujan' of #RamMandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/HwT8sK4KhV
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
Ram Temple digital billboard that has been set up at the New York’s Times Square in the USA.
#WATCH USA: A digital billboard of #RamMandir comes up in New York’s Times Square.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed 'Bhoomi Pujan' of #RamMandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Gq4Gi2kfvR
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
UP CM Adityanath presents idol of Lord Ram to PM Narendra Modi at Bhoomi Pujan ceremony.
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर के भूमिपूजन एवं कार्यारंभ के पावन कार्यक्रम में पधारे आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी को मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी ने स्मृति-चिन्ह स्वरूप, प्रभु श्रीराम की प्रतिमा भेंट की। pic.twitter.com/NOujBJUyfc
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) August 5, 2020
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while greeting various devotees and dignitaries who were present on the auspicious occasion of Bhumi Poojan of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी ने श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर के भूमिपूजन के शुभ अवसर पर श्री अयोध्या धाम में पधारे विभिन्न धर्माचार्यों व गणमान्य जनों का अभिनन्दन किया। pic.twitter.com/3iknLwlyfR
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) August 5, 2020
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat: RSS, like-minded groups struggled for 30 years to fulfil resolve for Ram temple. (Read more)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Heeraben, clicked while watching the live telecast of 'Bhoomi Poojan' of Ram Temple.
BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda: After a long struggle of 500 years, the Honorable Supreme Court paved the way for the temple to be built on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi and it is a matter of pride that all sections of the society accepted this decision with pleasure.
500 वर्षों के लंबे संघर्ष के उपरांत माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय द्वारा श्री राम जन्मभूमि पर मंदिर बनाने का मार्ग प्रशस्त किया गया और ये गर्व का विषय है कि समाज के सभी वर्गों ने इस निर्णय को सहर्ष स्वीकारा।
श्री राम जी की सिखायी मर्यादा का अनुसरण कर सम्पूर्ण देश ने अनूठी मिसाल दिखाई।— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 5, 2020
With foundation laying of Ram Mandir, India has shown how the 500-year-old dispute has been resolved peacefully: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
I thank PM Modi for being present today, at the most awaited moment of the past 500 years. We have to implement the work plan prepared by PM Modi. This temple will not only be the epitome of Lord Ram's greatness but of India's too: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that the Ram Temple will prove to be a paradigm for the harmonious expression of India's cultural conscience.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recited Ram Raksha and worshipped Lord Ram with his family at Nagpur.
गर्व, श्रद्धा और रोमांच की अनुभूति एक साथ हो रही है। कोरोना महामारी के कारण देश में जो असामान्य स्थिति उत्पन्न हुई है,उस वजह से हम सब इच्छा होते हुए भी अयोध्या नहीं जा पाये, लेकिन मैंने आज नागपुर में अपने निवास पर परिवार के साथ सामूहिक राम नाम पाठ कर प्रभु श्रीराम जी की पूजा की। pic.twitter.com/XyS6MpdFip
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 5, 2020
On the occasion of Bhoomi Pujan and foundation stone laying ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I bow to the feet of all the revered saints and congratulate all on the event, says BJP chief JP Nadda.
Construction of magnificent temple of Lord Rama demonstrates PM Narendra Modi's strong and decisive leadership. My heartiest congratulations to all Indians on this unforgettable day. Modi government is committed to protecting and preserving Indian culture and its values: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
इस भव्य प्रभु श्री राम मंदिर का निर्माण प्रधानमंत्री @NarendraModi जी के मजबूत और निर्णायक नेतृत्व को दर्शाता है।
इस अविस्मरणीय दिन पर सभी भारतवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। मोदी सरकार भारतीय संस्कृति और उसके मूल्यों की रक्षा व संरक्षण के लिए हमेशा कटिबद्ध रहेगी।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2020
PM Narendra Modi concludes his address in Ayodhya.
I believe that this grand Ram temple to be built in Ayodhya, like the name of Shri Ram, will reflect the rich heritage of Indian culture. I believe it will inspire the entire humanity till eternity: PM Narendra Modi
Lord Rama made social harmony the cornerstone of his rule. He learned from Guru Vashistha, Motherhood from Shabari, Cooperation with Lord Hanuman and Vanvasi brothers, and gained trust from the subjects. He also gladly accepted the importance of a squirrel: PM Modi
With the construction of this temple, not only history is being made, but is being repeated. The way boatmen to tribals helped Lord Ram, the way children helped Lord Krishna lift Govardhan mountain, similarly, with everyone's efforts temple construction will be completed: PM Modi
Ram Mandir will become the modern symbol of our traditions. It'll become a symbol of our devotion, our national sentiment. This temple will also symbolise the power of collective resolution of crores of people. It will keep inspiring the future generations: PM Modi
Ram Janmabhoomi has got freedom today. Like August 15 is Independence Day for the country, today holds a similar significance for crores of those who devoted their lives for cause of Ram temple. It is my good fortune that the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust invited me, giving me an opportunity to witness this historic moment. I heartily thank the trust for this: PM Modi
A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent. Today Ram janmbhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again - that had been going on for centuries: PM Narendra Modi.
Lord Ram has been inspiration for us everyday: PM Modi
I want to thank those who fouht for Ram temple. Whole India is celebrating today. Golden chapter written today as centuries long wait has come to an end: PM Modi
'Jai Siyaram'. This call is resonating not only in the city of Lord Ram but throughout the world today. I express gratitude to all citizens of this nation, Indian diaspora across the world and all the devotees of Lord Ram on today's pious occasion: PM Narendra Modi
Entire India under Lord Ram's spell today. Crores of Indians cannot believe this moment has come: PM Modi
Ayodhya: PM Narendra Modi releases a commemorative postage stamp on the 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'
PM Modi begins his address at Ayodhya after bhoomi pujan.
Our country believes in 'Vasudev Kutubhkam' i.e. World is One Family. We believe in taking everyone along. Today is a new beginning of a new India: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
There is a wave of joy in the whole country today. It is a pleasure to have centuries of fulfillment. The greatest joy is to make India self-reliant, the self-confidence of which there was a lack of self-realisation is being established today, says Mohan Bhagwat.
So many people had sacrificed, they couldn't be here physically. There are some who couldn't come here, Advani ji must be at his home watching this. There are some who should've come but couldn't be invited because of COVID-19: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
So many people had sacrificed, they couldn't be here physically. There are some who couldn't come here, Advani ji must be at his home watching this. There are some who should've come but couldn't be invited because of COVID-19: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' concludes at Ayodhya. Soil from more than 2000 pilgrimage sites and water from more than 100 rivers was brought for the rituals.
Under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, the power of India's democratic values and its judiciary has shown the world that how can matters by resolved peacefully, democratically and constitutionally: UP CM Yogi
UP CM Yogi Adityanath thanks PM Modi for fulfiling the dreams of generations of Indians by laying the foundation stone of Ram temple.
President Ram Nath Kovind congratulates all on the inauguration of Ram Mandir construction!
राम-मंदिर निर्माण के शुभारंभ पर सभी को बधाई! मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु राम के मंदिर का निर्माण न्यायप्रक्रिया के अनुरूप तथा जनसाधारण के उत्साह व सामाजिक सौहार्द के संबल से हो रहा है। मुझे विश्वास है कि मंदिर परिसर, रामराज्य के आदर्शों पर आधारित आधुनिक भारत का प्रतीक बनेगा।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 5, 2020
Lord Rama is the manifestation of the best human qualities, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम भगवान राम सर्वोत्तम मानवीय गुणों का स्वरूप हैं। वे हमारे मन की गहराइयों में बसी मानवता की मूल भावना हैं।
राम प्रेम हैं
वे कभी घृणा में प्रकट नहीं हो सकतेराम करुणा हैं
वे कभी क्रूरता में प्रकट नहीं हो सकतेराम न्याय हैं
वे कभी अन्याय में प्रकट नहीं हो सकते।— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 5, 2020
Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' concludes. PM Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and President of Ram Mandir Trust Nitya Gopal Das are now present on the stage.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Nine bricks are kept here. These were sent by devotees of Lord Ram from around the world in 1989. There are 2 lakh 75 thousand such bricks out of which 100 bricks with 'Jai Shri Ram' engraving have been taken: Priest at Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan'
#WATCH: Priest at #RamTemple 'Bhoomi Pujan' says, "Nine bricks are kept here... these were sent by devotees of Lord Ram from around the world in 1989. There are 2 lakh 75 thousand such bricks out of which 100 bricks with 'Jai Shri Ram' engraving have been taken."#Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/Qk5VWNsPV3
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
PM Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat take part in 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu read out Ramayana with the personal staff at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas on the auspicious occasion of Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan.
On the auspicious occasion of the Bhoomi Pujan for construction of a grandiose temple for Lord Rama at his birthplace, Ayodhya, the Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu along with his spouse, Smt. Usha Naidu, read out Ramayana with the personal staff at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas. pic.twitter.com/Bso0lYMZHd
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 5, 2020
PM Narendra Modi takes part in Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ayodhya.
PM Modi plants a Parijat sapling ahead of foundation stone-laying of Ram Temple.
#WATCH Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi plants a Parijat sapling, considered a divine plant, ahead of foundation stone-laying of #RamTemple in #Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/2WD8dAuBfJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
PM Modi offers prayers to Ram Lalla Virajmaan, performs 'sashtang pranam' (prostration) at Ram Janmabhoomi site. (Read more here)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented with a headgear, silver 'mukut' and stole by Sri Gaddinsheen Premdas Maharaj, head priest of 10th-century Hanuman Garhi Temple.
PM Modi reaches Hanuman Garhi temple with UP CM Yogi Adityanath
One-time unique security code for guests attending Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' in Ayodhya. (Read more here)
PM Narendra Modi reaches Ayodhya, UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes him
PM Modi reaches Ayodhya for Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan.
This is a signature event. This event will give a glimpse of India's 'unity in diversity'. It will bridge gaps and bring people together. We all are one-'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': Swami Chidananda Saraswati
As per tradition, PM Modi will first visit the 10th century Hanuman Garhi Temple on arrival in Ayodhya. Premises of the temple were sanitised earlier today. He will later proceed to Ram Janmabhoomi site to offer prayers to Ram Lalla and lay the foundation stone for RamTemple.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat present at Ram Janambhoomi site for 'Bhoomi Poojan' event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be gifted a headgear, a silver crown and a stole with the name of Lord Ram printed on it, Sri Gaddinsheen Premdas Ji Maharaj, head priest of Hanumangarhi temple, said on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). "We also hope that Prime Minister Modi rings the 3.5 quintal bell and proceed towards Ram Janmabhoomi," he added. Read more here
PM Narendra Modi leaves from Lucknow for Ayodhya to attend Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweets: "Hindu Muslim Sikh Isaai Aapas mein hain Bhai Bhai! Mera Bharat Mahaan, Mahaan Hamara Hindustan. Our country has always upheld the age-old legacy of unity in diversity, and we must preserve this to our last breath!"
Hindu Muslim Sikh Isaai
Aapas mein hain Bhai Bhai!
Mera Bharat Mahaan,
Mahaan Hamara Hindustan.Our country has always upheld the age-old legacy of unity in diversity, and we must preserve this to our last breath! (1/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 5, 2020
PM Narendra Modi reaches Lucknow for Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and BJP National Vice President Uma Bharti arrive at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reaches Ayodhya.
Ahead of Ram Temple bhoomi pujan ceremony in Ayodhya, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said the Babri Masjid incident will always remain in Ayodhya’s legacy.
#BabriMasjid thi, hai aur rahegi inshallah #BabriZindaHai pic.twitter.com/RIhWyUjcYT
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) August 5, 2020
PM Narendra Modi to plant 'parijaat' sapling ahead of Ram Temple 'bhoomi pujan' in Ayodhya. (Read more here)
COVID-19 protocols in place as Ayodhya gets ready for Ram Temple ‘Bhoomi Pujan’. (Read more here)
PM Modi leaves from Delhi for Ayodhya to attend Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan ceremony.
PM @narendramodi leaves for Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/gIPyz7HCJJ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 5, 2020
USA: Members of the Indian community gathered outside the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to celebrate the foundation laying ceremony of Ram temple.
USA: Members of the Indian community gathered outside the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to celebrate the foundation laying ceremony of #RamTemple in #Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/NofEWuM3E5
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020
Shiv Sena has put banners across Mumbai giving credit of the construction of Ram temple to late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. The banners are put in Dadar, Pawai and Worli areas of Mumbai. In the banner it is written that Balasaheb's call to construct Ram Temple has made it possible for Hindus to realise the dream of Ram Temple at Ayodhya.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath leaves from Lucknow for Ayodhya to attend the Bhumi Pujan cermeony.
The chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi Acharya Satyendra Das arrives at the Janmabhoomi campus at 9 am. He will offer prayers to Ramlala in temporary temple. Acharya Satyendra Das will be present near Ramlala during PM Modi's visit.
Hours before the Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan event, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad shares an original document of the Constitution of India that has a sketch of Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
Original document of the Constitution of India has a beautiful sketch of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
This is available at the beginning of the chapter related to Fundamental Rights.
Felt like sharing this with you all.#JaiShriRam pic.twitter.com/jCV9d8GWTO— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 5, 2020
Hours before the Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan event, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad shares an original document of the Constitution of India that has a sketch of Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
Original document of the Constitution of India has a beautiful sketch of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
This is available at the beginning of the chapter related to Fundamental Rights.
Felt like sharing this with you all.#JaiShriRam pic.twitter.com/jCV9d8GWTO— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 5, 2020
PM's visit to Ayodhya is a proud moment. We'll honour him with a headgear, a silver crown & a stole with name of Lord Ram printed. We also hope that he rings the 3.5 quintal bell and proceed towards Ram Janmabhoomi: Sri Gaddinsheen Premdas ji Maharaj, head priest of Hanuman Garhi
Below is the picture of Ram Lala which is currently at a makeshift temple.
"Hope that the present and future generations will also follow the dignity for the good and peace of all with true heart, as per the path shown by Maryada Purushottam," tweeted SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
जय महादेव जय सिया-राम
जय राधे-कृष्ण जय हनुमानभगवान शिव के कल्याण, श्रीराम के अभयत्व व श्रीकृष्ण के उन्मुक्त भाव से सब परिपूर्ण रहें!
आशा है वर्तमान व भविष्य की पीढ़ियां भी मर्यादा पुरूषोत्तम के दिखाए मार्ग के अनुरूप सच्चे मन से सबकी भलाई व शांति के लिए मर्यादा का पालन करेंगी.
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 5, 2020
The shovel and trowel which will be used by PM Modi to plant a tree at Ram Temple.
Today is a historic day. This day will be remembered for long. I am confident that with construction of Ram Temple, 'Ram Rajya' will be established in India: Yog Guru Ramdev at Hanuman Garhi temple
Rituals begin for Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan as priests start 'Gauri Ganesh' puja.
Sanitisation being done at Hanuman Garhi temple, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit today.
Baba Randev reaches Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya.
8 priests who will conduct Bhoomi Pujan reach Shri Ram Janambhoomi premise.
The bhoomi pujan of Ram Mandir will be done at 12.40 pm and the grand ceremony will last for around 2 hours.
PM Modi will land in Ayodhya at 11.30 am and will then offer prayers and perform a puja at the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya.
PM Modi will be flying for Lucknow around 9.30 am on a special jet. After landing in Lucknow, PM Modi will board a helicopter to Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform bhoomi pujan at the auspicious time between 12:30 and 12:40 pm.
The grand celebrations for Ram temple bhoomi oujan will start at 8 am.
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