Ayodhya Mandir LIVE: India celebrates as people welcome Lord Ram by lighting diyas at their homes

Watch | Fireworks from Saryu Bridge in Ayodhya as people celebrate Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishta'. 

Devotees throng Shri Kalka ji Temple in Delhi on the occasion of Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishta' ceremony in Ayodhya.

New Delhi Railway Station illuminates with colourful lights on the occasion of Ram Mandir 'Pran Prathistha' ceremony in Ayodhya.

Devotees light up 1,11,000 diyas at Sarovar Ghat in Odisha’s Sambalpur, to celebrate Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishta'. | Watch

Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani's house 'Antilia' decked up to mark Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'.

To celebrate Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha', 1001 ‘diyas’ lit up on the banks of river Kangsabati in Midnapore, West Bengal.

Fireworks displayed in Jaipur as people celebrate Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya | Watch 

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, a graduate of Stanford University, originally from Hollywood now living in the Himalayas at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh for almost 30 years celebrates Ram temple inauguration in Times Square, New York.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Day | "Today the whole of India is filled with joy on the arrival of Shri Ram Lala at his grand temple. At the request of Prime Minister Modi, the entire country is celebrating Diwali by lighting the 'Ram Jyoti'. I also lit lamps with my family on the arrival of Lord Shri Ram".

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Ram Mandir event | "Lord Ram is the culture of our country. We did not get the invitation for Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha'...We have expressed our faith by lighting diyas..."

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami along with his family in Dehradun celebrates the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya by lighting lamps. 

Watch | Laser and light show underway at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya after 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel lights lamps at his official residence in Gandhinagar, to celebrate the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.

Hindu Diaspora in UK adorned the city with digital banners reading "UK celebrates the homecoming of Bhagwan Ram in Ayodhya." | Watch

WATCH | Fireworks adorn sky over Ayodhya to celebrate 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla. The consecration ceremony was performed by PM Modi earlier in the day. 

Visuals of 'Deepotsav' celebrations at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to mark the Ayodhya Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi says, " Look at the enthusiasm of people. When Lord Ram returned from 'vanvaas' after 14 years, it was Diwali but now he has returned after 500 years so this is 'Maha Diwali'..."

To celebrate the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, devotees light earthen lamps at Raghunath Temple in Jammu | Watch 

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 Oil lamps lit at Iskcon temple in Karnataka's Bengaluru after the Ayodhya Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. 

Diyas and firecrackers at SGVP Gurukul in Gujarat's Ahmedabad to mark Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lights 'Ram Jyoti' at this residence in Delhi to mark the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lit up Ram Jyoti at his residence after performing Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.

Aarti performed at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar after Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya | Watch

Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha | "New history has been scripted, and those who cannot see it are either blind or are pretending to be blind. Ram Rajya has been restored..."

Watch | Laser and light show depicting Lord Ram at the Ayodhya Ram Temple after 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' | "This is not just the construction of a temple but this is the start of a new ‘asmita’ (pride) for India. Now ‘Ram Rajya’ will come where everyone will have equal rights. I congratulate all of you on this historic occasion."

The grand Ram Mandir, decorated with rich flowers, and special lights illuminates after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. Take a look.

Sadhvi Ritambhara on Shri Ram Pran Pratishtha ceremony | "... Ram Lalla's idol has come out be exactly the way we had dreamt it to be. We are seeing this day after 500 years of restless waiting... We have forgotten all our struggles now."

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya today, has said that the country's self-respect is back.

PM Modi appeals to people to light earthen lamps | Today Ram Lala is seated in his grand temple in Ayodhya Dham. On this auspicious occasion, I request all the countrymen to light the Ram Jyoti and welcome him in their homes also. Jai Siya Ram

Video | Devotees light earthen lamps in Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi temple to celebrate Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha'.

Saryu ghat illuminated with hundreds of diyas (earthen lamps) after Ayodhya Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha'.

Actor Rajinikanth on Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya | "It was a historic event and I am very fortunate. Will definitely come to Ayodhya every year, he said.

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya after Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' | "I'm still emotional...today my situation is similar to Vashishth's situation when Lord Ram returned after 'vanvaas'..."

Union Minister Munda Arjun | Lord Ram inspires everyone, people aspire to follow his virtues in their lives. Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha will inspire people across the world to follow high morals set by Lord Ram.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha | "The entire country and crores of people from across the world have participated in today’s happiness. Today has marked the beginning of a new era".

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Shri Ram Pran Pratishtha ceremony | "It was an emotional moment. I feel very fortunate that I got a chance to come here. Lord Ram has come, it is the start of 'Ram Rajya'."

"The darshan of Ram Lalla will begin tomorrow...," says Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest, Acharya Satyendra Das after 'Pran Pratishtha'.

On the Shri Ram Pran Pratishtha ceremony, DG Law and Order Prashant Kumar says, "We had always said the security will remain intact. Everything went well... This was a great opportunity for us, and we will use this experience in the Mahakumbh as well."

"This is the face of new India. Our biggest religion is humanity. For us, the nation is first," says Dr. Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam, All India Imam Organization at Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showered flower petals on Ram Mandir construction workers, after performing the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla's idol at Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers before Lord Shiva in Ayodhya Dham. The PM also greeted Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' program attendees in Ayodhya.

Sadhus entered Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya after Ram Lala's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

PM Narendra Modi greets people present at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.   

On the 'pranpratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya, former Karnataka CM & BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said, "Today is a very auspicious day. Crores of people were waiting for this time. The Prime Minister himself inaugurated the Ram Temple..."

PM Modi said... 

• I got the opportunity to travel from Sagar to Saryu. From Sagar to Saryu, the same festive spirit of Ram's name is visible everywhere...
• The legal battle over the existence of Lord Ram went on for decades. I would like to express my gratitude to the judiciary of India for doing justice.
• ..In that period, the separation lasted only for 14 years...In this era, Ayodhya and the countrymen have endured hundreds of years of separation. Many of our generations have suffered this separation..."
• Today, I also apologise to Lord Shri Ram. There must be something lacking in our effort, sacrifice and penance that we could not do this work for so many centuries. Today the work has been completed. I believe that Lord Shri Ram will definitely forgive us today..
• Even after thousands of years people will remember this date, moment. It's Ram's supreme blessings that we are witnessing it
• 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
• The sunrise of 22nd January has brought a wonderful glow. January 22, 2024, is not a date written on the calendar. It is the origin of a new time cycle
• Ram Lalla will not stay in a tent now. He will stay in the grand temple. READ STORY
• January 22, 2024 is not merely a date but marks the advent of a new era
• 'Siyavar Ram Chandra ki jai, hamare Ram aa gaye hain' READ STORY

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses people after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.

• Today in Ayodhya, along with Ram Lalla, India's pride has also returned. 
• Today's event has become a symbol that a 'naya Bharat', which will provide relief to the world from tragedies, will definitely come up
• PM Modi kept a strict fast before arriving here for Pran Pratishtha. I know him for long, he is a 'tapaswi

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and 5T Chairman VK Pandian watched the live telecast of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addresses people after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.   

• Now the streets of Ayodhya won't echo with gunshots. There will be no curfew. 
• Now there will be Deepotsav and Ramotsav here. 
• Shri Ram's name 'Sankirtan' will echo in the streets because the establishment of Ram Lalla here is the announcement of Ram Rajya...
• Today is a day of national pride.  
• The temple has been built where we have resolved to build it.
• The entire country has become 'Rammay'. It seems that we have entered Treta Yug
• I welcome PM Modi, RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat and other dignitaries present here

PM Narendra Modi breaks his fast after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.   

CM Yogi Adityanath presents a replica of Ayodhya's Ram temple to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya.

PM Modi does a 'Sashtang Dandvat Pranam' before Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan watches the live telecast of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Pran Pratishtha ceremony going on in Ayodhya.

First visuals of gold-adorned Ram Lalla after Pran Pratishtha was revealed amid vedic chants and music. READ STORY

Entire India contributed in making the Temple and the idol: Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra

Isha Ambani and her husband Anand Piramal arrive at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pranpratishtha ceremony. Isha Ambani said, "Today is one of the most sacred days for us. I am overjoyed to be here." Anand Piramal says, "Jai Sri Ram!"

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj was selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Ram Lalla's idol carries various religious symbols including Om, Ganesh, Chakra, Sankh, Gada, Swastik, and Kamala Nayan. READ STORY

Union Minister Anupriya Patel said, "No country can prosper without preserving one's culture and heritage. Our government, under the leadership of PM Modi, is continuously inspiring us to preserve our culture and take pride in our heritage. Lord Ram is the symbol of our culture..."

PM Modi reaches Ram Temple

Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam said, "This is the day of the rule of Sanatana and re-establishment of 'Ram Rajya'. This day has come after a struggle of centuries and sacrifices of thousands of people...I think this would not have been possible had Prime Minister not been Narendra Modi..."

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal said, "I think this is a big day for all of us. I am fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here today. We will have the darshan of Lord Ram here. So, we are waiting for that moment...I can't express my joy in words..."

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath greets people as he arrives at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar leaves Mumbai for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple.

According to reports, at the time of aarti, all the guests will have a bell in their hands. During the Aarti, army helicopters will shower flowers in Ayodhya and 30 artists will be playing different Indian instruments on the campus. At some point they will all play together. All these will be Indian instruments.

The Indian Army helicopters will shower flowers all across Ayodhya during the Aarti at the new Ram Mandir which will be inaugurated in Ayodhya today (January 22), sources said. All the guests will play a bell which will be handed over to them in their hands during the Aarti. 30 artists will be playing different Indian instruments on the premises.

"Thank you very much for your good wishes on the auspicious occasion of Ram Lala's life consecration in Ayodhya Dham. I am confident that this historic moment will further enrich Indian heritage and culture and take our development journey to new heights." READ STORY

Amitabh Bachchan along with son Abhishek, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Rohit Shetty, Madhuri Dixit along with her husband Dr Sriram Madhav Nene, Ayushmann Khurrana, Jackie Shroff, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Mahaveer Jain leave for Ayodhya.

A multi-layer security cover is in place in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony, with 10,000 CCTV cameras and drones equipped with artificial intelligence keeping an eye on the movement of people and police personnel in plain clothes deployed at the venue. Movable barriers with barbed wires attached to them can be spotted at every prominent crossroad in the temple city, as police use them to regulate traffic, especially during VVIP movements.
Multiple NDRF teams trained to tackle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks, drowning incidents and disasters like earthquakes have been deployed. READ STORY

The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony began on January 17 and will conclude on the inauguration day. Chief priest of the Ram temple has explained the significance of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. READ STORY

The Ram Lalla idol was bathed with “medicated water and holy water" brought in 114 kalash (urns) from various pilgrimage sites from across the country on Sunday (January 21), as the rituals of the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir took place on the sixth day. READ STORY

Security has been amplified multi-fold with deployment of over 4,000 police personnel across Noida and Greater Noida as vigilance was Sunday ramped up in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, which shares border with Delhi and Haryana. Monitoring of social media platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram also increased to keep a check on misinformation or circulation of content which may be adverse for law and order. READ STORY

Ram Lalla's idol carries various religious symbols including Om, Ganesh, Chakra, Sankh, Gada, Swastik, and Kamala Nayan. READ STORY

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Ayodhya on Sunday, a day before the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple and oversaw final inspection of the preparations. Adityanath conducted the final inspection of the preparations for ‘Pran Pratistha’ and also took stock of other arrangements, a state government spokesperson said in a statement issued in Lucknow. The chief minister also met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat at Sangh office, Saket Nilayam.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir History: From the supposed demolition of a temple in the Mughal era to the fervent campaigns for its reconstruction in independent India, the Ram Temple has been at the epicentre of a cultural and communal tapestry that has unfolded over the course of generations. READ STORY

The Pran Pratishtha ceremony will take place from 11 am to 1 pm on January 22, 2024. The consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir will be telecast LIVE on DD News, DD National Channels in 4K. The ceremony will be telecast LIVE on DD News, DD National YouTube channels.  READ STORY

The much-awaited consecration event at Ram temple will be held in Ayodhya today in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals.