Ayodhya

Records tumble as devotees throng Ayodhya for Chaudah Kosi Parikrama

Ayodhya District Magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh said the "parikrama (circumambulation)" was completed according to the auspicious time and broke all previous records with an estimated 30 to 35 lakh devotees taking part.

10 November 2024, 20:29 IST

Records tumble as devotees throng Ayodhya for Chaudah Kosi Parikrama

10 November 2024, 20:29 IST

Ayodhya’s dazzling diyas hide a political amnesia

For those who witnessed the dark days of the Ayodhya campaign, this year's Diwali celebration with its pomp and ceremony, its dazzling diyas, seemed surreal.

04 November 2024, 05:48 IST

Ayodhya’s dazzling diyas hide a political amnesia

04 November 2024, 05:48 IST

'We fulfilled our promise, now it's Ayodhya's turn': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's subtle message ahead of polls

Adityanath’s remarks assume significance as they came after his party’s humiliating defeat from the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat (Ayodhya is part of Faizabad parliamentary constituency) in the recent general elections and ahead of Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand and bypolls in several seats.

31 October 2024, 14:29 IST

'We fulfilled our promise, now it's Ayodhya's turn': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's subtle message ahead of polls

31 October 2024, 14:29 IST

'After 500 years' and 'countless sacrifices': PM Modi on 1st Diwali after Ayodhya consecration ceremony

An idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple in January, a landmark event led by Modi who had also given a clarion call to go beyond the grand temple's construction to build the foundation of a 'strong, capable and divine' India of the next 1,000 years.

31 October 2024, 01:16 IST

'After 500 years' and 'countless sacrifices': PM Modi on 1st Diwali after Ayodhya consecration ceremony

31 October 2024, 01:16 IST

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Participating in the eighth edition of Deepotsav here - the first since the consecration of Ram temple on January 22, Adityanath said, 'This is a historic first as after 500 years, Lord Ram is now in his abode in Ayodhya for Diwali.'

30 October 2024, 16:17 IST

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

30 October 2024, 16:17 IST

NGT warns Ayodhya authorities of prosecution for 'defying' its order

A bench comprising NGT chairperson Justice (retired) Prakash Shrivastava, judicial member Justice (retired) Sudhir Agarwal and expert member Afroz Ahmad observed both officials had acted in "sheer defiance" of the tribunal’s directions and appointed other persons to the committee.

30 October 2024, 15:56 IST

NGT warns Ayodhya authorities of prosecution for 'defying' its order

30 October 2024, 15:56 IST

Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti

Pravin Patel, the adjudicator at Guinness World Records, who visited Ayodhya with Guinness Consultant Nischal Bharot for verification, announced the new records on Wednesday evening.

30 October 2024, 15:23 IST

Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti

30 October 2024, 15:23 IST

Tableaux on Ramayana scenes part of Ayodhya Deepotsav procession

The tableaux, which moved along the Ram Path, featured performances by classical dancers from across the country. Locals welcomed the procession, showering it with flower petals.

30 October 2024, 10:07 IST

Tableaux on Ramayana scenes part of Ayodhya Deepotsav procession

30 October 2024, 10:07 IST

Ayodhya all set to celebrate first Deepotsav after consecration ceremony

Ayodhya is all set to hold its first Deepotsav today, after the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple in a manner not seen in its previous seven editions. Diyas have arranged in 16-square formations and unique designs, and security is heightened across the city. The government is aiming to better its last year's Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas on the banks of Saryu river. Take a look at how the city is decked up ahead of Deepotsav.

30 October 2024, 06:25 IST

Ayodhya all set to celebrate first Deepotsav after consecration ceremony

30 October 2024, 06:25 IST

Historic Diwali, thousands of lamps will be lit in temple built on birthplace of Ram Lalla: PM Modi

The prime minister made the remarks after launching development projects worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore and extending his government's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.

29 October 2024, 09:43 IST

Historic Diwali, thousands of lamps will be lit in temple built on birthplace of Ram Lalla: PM Modi

29 October 2024, 09:43 IST