Surya Tilak: On Ram Navami, Ayodhya's Ram Mandir welcomed devotees for darshan, extending hours to accommodate the rush. Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak ceremony, using an intricate mechanism of mirrors and lenses, saw the Sun's rays grace the deity's forehead. The trust emphasized simplicity, offering prasads post-darshan. VIP darshan remains suspended till April 19, with the city adorned for the occasion and live telecasts across Ayodhya.
Ayodhya is abuzz with preparations for Ram Navami celebrations, the first since the consecration of Ram Lalla. Elaborate arrangements, including extended temple hours and special offerings, have been made to accommodate the expected influx of devotees. Security measures are in place to ensure a smooth and joyous celebration, with a focus on devotees' comfort and safety. The festivities, including the Surya Tilak ceremony and the offering of 56 Bhog, promise to be grand and memorable.
CSIR-CBRI in Roorkee's 'Surya tilak' project aims to focus sunlight on Shri Ram idol's forehead annually during Shri Ram Navami in Chaitra. The installation involved mirrors, lenses, and precise calculations to achieve this optical feat.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Ram Navami Mahotsav livestream: Festivities will be broadcast on 100 large LED screens installed in Ayodhya and trust's social media platforms. The Darshan timings have also been extended on the occasion of Ram Navami Mahotsav.
Ayodhya is all set to transform into a global spiritual hub with plans for 13 new temples, including those dedicated to Lord Ram's parivar. Progress on the main temple, inaugurated by PM Modi, is underway, along with key temples and a separate one for Hanuman. Seven temples surrounding the complex honor individuals integral to Lord Ram's life. Despite freezing weather, the grand opening drew three lakh devotees, solidifying Ayodhya's significance. This marks a pivotal moment in shaping Ayodhya as a global spiritual destination.
While the 14 couples, including Dalits, tribals, backwards and upper castes, were chosen from across the country to perform the duty of yajmans or hosts for the main ceremony, RSS leader Anil Mishra and his wife presided over the daily rituals which began on January 16 ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony. Mishra is among the 15 trustees of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra which was formed in 2020 to oversee the construction of the temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the historic 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals at the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The 51-inch idol of Lord Ram Lalla, sculpted by Arun Yogiraj, was unveiled, adorned in gold and emerald jewellery. The ceremony included elaborate rituals and social media was abuzz with global expressions of joy.
The unveiling of the 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, adorned in full dress and ornaments, marked a historic moment at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Crafted by Arun Yogiraj of Karnataka, portraying Lord Ram as a five-year-old, the idol's innocence, divinity, and royalty were highlighted by the Trust authorities. Prime Minister Modi completed the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony, infusing divine essence into the idol.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today completed the Pran Pratistha ceremony for Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir after an 11-day 'anushthan' ritual. The ceremony involved strict austere practices, and Modi led the rituals alongside RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Nearly 7,000 special invitees attended, including Bollywood stars, industrialists, and spiritual leaders.
An intricate network of lenses and mirrors designed by scientists from CSIR and Central Building Research Institute will be used in the Ram temple in Ayodhya to channel sunlight on Ram Lalla's forehead. Ayodhya is being developed into a solar city, as a bow to the 'Suryavansh' of Lord Rama. Work is underway to develop Ayodhya as Uttar Pradesh's first solar city, including the installation of solar panels on government buildings and solar streetlights. Additionally, a 40 MW solar plant will be established on the banks of the Saryu.
As the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya draws near, a multitude of community kitchens have emerged to provide 'langar' food to devotees. These kitchens cater to a diverse range of people, from Nihang Singhs to ISKCON members and temple trusts from different parts of the country. Even locals in Ayodhya have taken part in this initiative.
Ayodhya is constructing sun-themed pillars 'Surya Stambhs' along a prominent road of the temple town. Each of the 30-foot-high pillars has an ornamental orb which when lit at night resembles the Sun.Prime. Minister Narendra Modi is slated to arrive at the temple town on December 30. During his visit, Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station and a new airport, and address a rally, officials earlier said.
The report has criticised NCERT and Kerala textbooks for giving more weightage to accounts of Muslim chroniclers such as Ibn Batuta and Al Baruni, and social reform movements such as the Brahmo Samaj and reformers such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, ignoring the work of Indians such as Chanakya, Bodhayan, Bhaskaracharya, Aryabhatta and the work of social reformers such as Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Swami Vivekananda.
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