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Men Climb Dargah With Saffron Flags on Ram Navami, Chant Slogans: Police

April 7, 2025, 3:10 am

A group of men carrying saffron flags caused a stir in Prayagraj on Sunday by climbing onto the roof of the Salar Masood Ghazi Miyan Dargah in the Sikandra area during Ram Navami celebrations. The incident took place in the Ganganagar zone and has since gone viral through a widely shared video.

Viral Video Shows Saffron Flag Display at Dome

Visuals showed three men scaling the dome of the dargah while others gathered below and chanted slogans. All of them held saffron flags and shouted slogans near the sacred site. According to reports, the group arrived on motorbikes and fled before police could arrive.

On the occasion of Ram Navami, A mob created ruckus at the dargah of Salar Masood Ghazi in the Sangam city of Prayagraj. They can be seen carrying saffron flags and a few were climbing on the roof of the dargah entrance and raising provocative slogans while waving the flag near… pic.twitter.com/0tVMbA7lxi

— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) April 6, 2025

Leader Shares Video, Calls for Dargah’s Removal

Manendra Pratap Singh, who posted the video on Facebook, identified himself as a student leader at Allahabad University and former Karni Sena state president. His Facebook profile also labels him a BJP leader. In his post, Singh wrote that Salar Masood Ghazi was an “invader” and called for the dargah’s demolition, stating it should not exist in the pilgrimage city of Prayagraj.

Police Respond and Begin Investigation

Police have taken cognizance of the video and initiated an investigation into the matter. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ganga Nagar) Kuldeep Singh Gunawat confirmed the incident to news agency PTI. “Some miscreants waved saffron flags and raised slogans at the dargah,” said the officer.

Officials Face Action for Lapse in Security

The DCP said departmental action is underway against police personnel who were responsible for maintaining order at the site during the incident. He confirmed that there are five shrines at the dargah where both Hindu and Muslim devotees come to offer ‘chadar’.

“Legal action will be taken after investigating this matter,” Gunawat assured.

PM Modi To Inaugurate Mind-Blowing Rs 535 Crore Sea Bridge: Rameswaram’s Game-Changer

April 6, 2025, 9:45 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the much-awaited new Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, April 6, coinciding with Ram Navami. This engineering marvel is India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, built to boost connectivity across the Palk Strait and replace the aging structure built in 1914.

Stretching 2.07 kilometers, the newly constructed bridge connects Rameswaram Island to mainland India and is set to revolutionize rail and maritime transport in the region. The older Pamban Bridge, a cantilever structure with a Scherzer Rolling Lift span, had become outdated due to increasing traffic and environmental wear.

Sanctioned in 2019, the new bridge was developed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) under the Ministry of Railways. Designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, it incorporates advanced construction techniques and materials including stainless steel reinforcements and high-grade protective paints.

Key Features & Innovations

One of the standout aspects of the bridge is its 72.5-meter navigational span, which can be raised by 17 meters to allow larger vessels to pass. The structure is also 3 meters taller than its predecessor, improving sea and rail connectivity simultaneously.

Another notable advancement is its future-ready substructure, designed to accommodate two railway tracks, although currently, it supports a single line. The bridge’s Auto Launching Method and hydraulic jacking system were pivotal in placing the lift span across the piers with precision, especially given the environmental challenges like cyclones and turbulent waters.

Modern Engineering Meets Tradition

“This bridge symbolizes the union of tradition and innovation,” officials stated, noting how the project not only boosts infrastructure but also preserves the cultural and spiritual importance of the area. Tourists and pilgrims heading to Rameswaram will now enjoy faster, safer, and more efficient travel.

A Symbol of Infrastructure Progress

Built to last over 100 years, the new Pamban Bridge is being hailed as a symbol of India’s growing engineering capabilities, drawing comparisons to global landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Tower Bridge. It reflects the country’s commitment to overcoming logistical, geographical, and environmental hurdles through innovation and determination.

With the inauguration just around the corner, the Pamban Bridge stands ready to usher in a new era of connectivity, technology, and national pride.

Bringing the Sun’s Blessings: The Ingenious Surya Tilak Project at the Ram Mandir

April 20, 2024, 12:17 pm

On Ram Navami, the city of Lord Ram, Ayodha, witnessed the confluence between science, technology, and faith. The first Surya Tilak was performed on April 17, 2024, marking a historic day in Ayodhya and across the country. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology, was the main stakeholder in the Surya Tilak Project, a wonderful event, i.e., the sun’s blessings on Ram Lalla’s forehead on this auspicious day.

The IIA’s engagement in this initiative exemplified how scientific knowledge may be used to protect and enhance our cultural heritage. As the Ram Mandir rises, the Surya Tilak will stand as a symbol of the eternal connection between the earthly and the heavenly, a tribute to Lord Ram’s timeless heritage.

The position of the sun shifts each year as the English calendar date of the Ram Navami changes according to the lunar calendar. For this unique problem, the expertise of the IIA was required. The IIA team methodically computed the calendar days of Ram Navami over a 19-year cycle, keeping note of the sun’s changing location in the sky. The detailed grasp of celestial movements laid the blueprint for the Surya Tilak Project. They built an optomechanical system to direct sunlight from the temple’s top to the forehead of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol. This system requires the placement of the lens and mirrors, carefully calibrated to ensure that sunlight falls on the idol.

As the temple is still in the construction phase, IIA experts make their design in a way that can fit the existing structure and the Surya to be implemented. But the team’s work did not end there. They precisely built an opto-mechanical system to direct sunlight from the temple’s top to the forehead of Sri Ram Lalla’s idol. This sophisticated system required the perfect placement of mirrors and lenses, and after that, the Idol was lit up for 3 minutes, around 12.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath takes on TMC and Mamata Banerjee

April 20, 2024, 11:49 am

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday for the clashes that occurred during Ram Navami celebrations in Murshidabad. He held the TMC responsible for the attack on Ram Navami processions, alleging a disregard for the ‘Sanatan’ faith.

Adityanath highlighted the peaceful conduct of Ram Navami celebrations and processions in all BJP-ruled states, contrasting them with the violence witnessed in West Bengal under the TMC government. He emphasized the importance of the rule of law in ensuring good governance and credited the BJP, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, for enhancing security both nationally and within BJP-governed states.

Regarding Mamata Banerjee’s accusation that the BJP orchestrated the clashes in Murshidabad, Adityanath responded, “Ram Navami celebrations and processions were conducted safely in all the states ruled by the BJP, but due to the TMC government of West Bengal, Ram Navami processions were attacked there and efforts were made to hurt ‘Sanatan’ faith.”

Adityanath also expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects in Rajasthan, stating, “Rajasthan will contribute to the victory of BJP with a huge majority by accepting Modi ji’s model of nationalism, development, security and good governance.” He anticipated a significant victory for the BJP in Rajasthan’s Lok Sabha elections, similar to its performance in the past.

In response to Mamata Banerjee’s claim about the BJP’s role in the clashes, Adityanath countered, “I am challenging and saying that BJP orchestrated the incident that happened the other day… If I ask the BJP commission why they removed their DIG one day before Ram Navami? Was it to plan this?”

PM Modi Pens Letters to BJP, NDA Candidates ahead of LS Polls

April 18, 2024, 3:49 am

To mark Ram Navami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned letters to every Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate participating in the Lok Sabha elections set for the first phase on April 19, 2024.

This initiative is a part of the BJP’s efforts to ensure that the Prime Minister’s message reaches every individual within a constituency.

The Prime Minister’s emphasis is also on ensuring that this letter reaches individuals in regional languages. Candidates were pleasantly surprised to receive this letter and have committed to ensuring that it reaches every voter in their constituency.

In a letter directed to BJP candidate Kuppuswamy Annamalai for the Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat, Prime Minister Modi praised Annamalai’s choice to shift from a prestigious position to committed public service. Modi recognized Annamalai’s significant contribution to bolstering the BJP’s grassroots presence in Tamil Nadu.

“It is a pleasure to write to you on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. I hope that this letter finds you in good health. I congratulate you on your decision to leave a prestigious job and commit to serving the people directly. You have been truly instrumental in fortifying the BJP’s grassroots presence across Tamil Nadu, championing critical issues including law enforcement, governance, and youth empowerment. Coimbatore stands to gain immensely from your committed leadership,” PM Modi said.

Expressing faith in Annamalai’s capability to represent Coimbatore in Parliament, PM Modi highlighted the significance of the impending elections.

“With the blessings of the people, I am confident that you will reach the Parliament. Team members like you are a great asset for me. As a team, we will leave no stone unturned for the welfare of the people of constituency and the country,” read the letter.

“Through this letter, I would like to tell the people of your constituency that this is not an ordinary election. Families across India, especially the senior members, would remember the difficulties they have gone through in the 5-6 decades of Congress’ rule. In the last 10 years, the quality of life of every section of society has improved, with many of these troubles removed. Yet, a lot more is still to be done and this election will be decisive in our mission to ensure a better life for everyone,” it added.

He encouraged voters to contemplate the advancements made over the past decade and reiterated the BJP’s dedication to continually improving the quality of life for all segments of society.

“This election is an opportunity to connect our present with a bright future. Every vote that the BJP gets will go towards forming a stable government and impart momentum in our journey to become a developed nation by 2047,” the letter read.

“At this crucial time, I also urge you and all other workers to make full use of the last few hours of the election campaign. At the same time, I also request you to take care of your health and that of other people around you,” the letter added.

In his correspondence, Prime Minister Modi urged candidates and party workers to escalate their campaign efforts while prioritizing their health, especially considering the challenging summer conditions.

“I appeal to the voters to cast their votes early in the morning, before the heat sets in,” the letter said.

Wrapping up with a message of reassurance and determination, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his unwavering commitment to the welfare of citizens and extended his heartfelt wishes for the success of all BJP and NDA candidates in the forthcoming elections.

“As a candidate of the BJP, I urge you to convey my assurance to each voter that every moment of my time is dedicated to the welfare of my fellow citizens,” the letter read.

“I send you my wishes for your victory in the election. It is Modi’s Guarantee that we will work 24 by 7 for 2047!,” the letter concluded.

Bengal Police on Alert Prior to Ram Navami

April 17, 2024, 6:19 pm

What was supposed to be a day of divine celebration, Ram Navami festival in West Bengal has now become a platform for politics. As a result, various police stations in the state are keeping a strict eye to prevent communal tension before Ram Navami.

Citing Indian Express report, RSS affiliated group Hindu Jagran Manch has reportedly planned approximately 5,000 large processions in the state. Especially in places like Barasat, Siliguri and Kolkata’s Burrabazar.

As a result, for further prevention measures, the administration of Hooghly, Howrah, Uttar and Dakshin Dinajpur, Asansol and Barrackpore are on high alert owing to its recent instances of communal tensions during Ram Navami.

Further, the police has declared anyone undermining the law & order, will be dealt with strictly.

“No public display of weapons during processions on the festive occasion will be allowed,” said a police officer to The Indian Express. He further announced that processions too will be videographed.

After Assam rally, PM Modi watches ‘Surya Tilak’ of Ram Lalla on board flight

April 17, 2024, 2:18 pm

During his busy election schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a break between his rallies in Assam to watch the ‘Surya Tilak’ ritual of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami. The Prime Minister shared pictures on social media from inside his aircraft, showing him watching a recording of the moment when the rays of the sun lit up the forehead of Ram Lalla on his handheld device. PM Modi noted that like millions of Indians, this was a deeply emotional moment for him.

“After my Nalbari rally, I watched the Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla. Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me. The grand Ram Navami in Ayodhya is historic. May this Surya Tilak bring energy to our lives and may it inspire our nation to scale new heights of glory,” PM Modi shared on social media.

Before the rally, the PM had shared the live link of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Temple. The unique event at the Ram Temple involved anointing the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol with a ray of sunlight, known as ‘Surya Tilak,’ which was done through an elaborate system connected with mirrors and lenses. The temple trust had commissioned a team of scientists to make this occasion possible. Devotees across Ayodhya and in temples across the country celebrated the moment with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ with many expressing joy through song and dance.

This Ram Navami marks the first celebration after the Pran Pratishtha of the idol of Lord Ram by PM Modi on January 22 in Ayodhya. The darshan at the temple began at 3:30 am and was broadcast on about 100 LED screens throughout Ayodhya, as well as on the trust’s social media accounts.

Yogi Adityanath performs Kanya Pujan at Gorakhnath Temple

April 17, 2024, 2:02 pm

On the occasion of Ram Navami, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Kanya Puja at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. The temple’s official Twitter handle, Gorakhnath Mandir, tweeted, “Today is a beautiful day, a beautiful home. The beautiful virtue and abode of Ram’s king’s palace have appeared.”

The temple also shared a video of CM Yogi Adityanath performing the puja and rituals, which included washing the feet of young girls and worshipping them. The program was organized in the Shri Gorakhnath Temple premises on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Janmotsav.

On his official Twitter handle, the UP CM posted pictures of the puja at Gorakhnath Temple, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to worship the girls as a form of Shakti. He said, “On the auspicious occasion of ‘Shri Ram Navami’ today at Gorakhnath Mandir, I got the great fortune of worshipping the girls in the form of Shakti and offering them prasad. With the grace of Adishakti Maa Bhagwati, may everyone’s life be free from suffering and move towards virtue, love and prosperity, this is our prayer. Jai Maa Bhagwati!”

Yogi Adityanath also held a press conference where he extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Ram Navami. He highlighted the significance of this year’s Navami, especially in Ayodhya, where enthusiasm is high. He congratulated the people of the state, noting that the celebration of Lord Ram’s birth anniversary is being organized with great enthusiasm and excitement at his sacred birthplace after almost 500 years.

This is how devotees offer prayers on occasion of Ram Navami across country

April 17, 2024, 11:07 am

Devotees across the country celebrated Rama Navami by offering prayers and seeking blessings from Lord Ram. In Bihar’s Patna, a large number of devotees visited the Hanuman temple, where priests chanted mantras and devotional songs were played. Similarly, devotees thronged to the Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya and the Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple in Bengaluru to perform special pujas and offer prayers.

In Jammu and Kashmir, devotees visited the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra, while in Haryana’s Panchkula, they patiently stood in long queues at the Mansa Devi temple to offer prayers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed joy over the celebration, especially in Ayodhya, where this was the first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha of the Temple.

“This is the first Ram Navami when our Ram Lalla has been enthroned in the grand Ram temple of Ayodhya. Today, Ayodhya is in unparalleled joy in this celebration of Rama Navami. After waiting for 5 centuries, today we have the privilege of celebrating this Rama Navami in Ayodhya in this manner. This is the reward of so many years of hard penance and sacrifice by the countrymen,” PM Modi posted on X.

यह पहली रामनवमी है, जब अयोध्या के भव्य और दिव्य राम मंदिर में हमारे राम लला विराजमान हो चुके हैं। रामनवमी के इस उत्सव में आज अयोध्या एक अप्रतिम आनंद में है। 5 शताब्दियों की प्रतीक्षा के बाद आज हमें ये रामनवमी अयोध्या में इस तरह मनाने का सौभाग्य मिला है। यह देशवासियों की इतने…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2024

He also extended his wishes to the nation, reflecting on the Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya.

“Best wishes to my family members across the country on the occasion of Lord Shri Ram’s birth anniversary, Ram Navami! On this auspicious occasion, my heart is overwhelmed and fulfilled. It is the supreme grace of Shri Ram that this year, along with millions of my countrymen, I became a witness to the Pran-Pratishtha in Ayodhya. The memories of that moment in Avadhpuri still pulsate in my mind with the same energy,” he wrote on X.

देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को भगवान श्रीराम के जन्मोत्सव रामनवमी की अनंत शुभकामनाएं! इस पावन अवसर पर मेरा मन भावविभोर और कृतार्थ है। ये श्रीराम की परम कृपा है कि इसी वर्ष अपने कोटि-कोटि देशवासियों के साथ मैं अयोध्या में प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा का साक्षी बना। अवधपुरी के उस क्षण की स्मृतियां…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2024

“I have full faith that the life of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram and his ideals will become a strong basis for the creation of a developed India. His blessings will provide new energy to the resolve of a self-reliant India,” the Prime Minister added.

मुझे पूर्ण विश्वास है कि मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम भगवान श्रीराम का जीवन और उनके आदर्श विकसित भारत के निर्माण के सशक्त आधार बनेंगे। उनका आशीर्वाद आत्मनिर्भर भारत के संकल्प को नई ऊर्जा प्रदान करेगा। प्रभु श्रीराम के चरणों में कोटि-कोटि नमन और वंदन!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2024

Elaborate arrangements and security measures were put in place by the Uttar Pradesh government for the festivities at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, marking the first Ram Navami celebration after the ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony. Devotees also took a dip in the holy waters of the Saryu River before visiting the temple. Ram Navami is celebrated on the last day of Chaitra Navaratri to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama.

Ram Navmi 2024: Grand Celebrations Awaits At Ayodhya

April 16, 2024, 11:10 am

Ram Navami, the joyous celebration of Lord Ram’s birth, falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha. This year’s celebration on April 17th promises to be magnificent, commemorating Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after almost five centuries.

Exquisite arrangements have been prepared for the festive celebrations. On this special occasion, Ram Lalla is dressed in clothes specially crafted by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, made from hand-spun khadi cotton. Each piece is embellished with gold and silver khadi hand block prints. Additionally, the Ram Lalla idol will be graced with a Surya Tilak during the splendid festivities.

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भगवान श्री रामलला सरकार के अलौकिक दर्शन – चैत्र शुक्ल अष्टमी, विक्रमी संवत २०८१

Divya Darshans of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar – Chaitra Shukla Ashtami, Vikrami Sanvat 2081 pic.twitter.com/DPnguyZcXL

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 16, 2024

नारदादि सनकादि मुनीसा।
दरसन लागि कोसलाधीसा।।
दिन प्रति सकल अजोध्या आवहिं।
देखि नगरु बिरागु बिसरावहिं।। pic.twitter.com/hWQmn3LX7O

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 15, 2024

Humble Request on the occassion of Shri Ram Navami Mahotsav:

For the convenience of the devotees visiting during the tyohaar of Shri Ram Navami, special arrangements have been made by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

On the day of Shri Ram Navami, starting at… pic.twitter.com/2mWoICCyg1

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 15, 2024

भगवान श्री रामलला सरकार के अलौकिक दर्शन – चैत्र शुक्ल सप्तमी, विक्रमी संवत २०८१

Divya Darshans of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar – Chaitra Shukla Saptami, Vikrami Sanvat 2081 pic.twitter.com/ekov9PJV8N

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 15, 2024

The city of Ayodhya is pulsating with anticipation as it prepares to welcome an estimated 5 million devotees from all corners of the world. Both the district administration and the Uttar Pradesh government are fully engaged in meticulously organizing the logistics for the occasion.

In order to efficiently accommodate the anticipated influx of devotees, the temple has decided to extend its operating hours. Instead of the usual 14 hours, it will now remain open for 20 hours straight on April 16th, 17th, and 18th.

Items like phones and wallets are not allowed inside the temple area. Visitors should carry only cash for donations and are advised to store other personal items in their hotel or in lockers to facilitate a quicker visit.

Prasad offerings are free at the temple. Devotees’ contributions of fruits, flowers, and other items will be gathered beforehand and subsequently offered to the deity. For air travelers, airlines have announced special fares for Ram Navami, featuring discounted rates on flights to Ayodhya.

To guarantee that everyone has the opportunity to partake in the celebrations, the aarti at Ram Mandir will be broadcasted live by Prasar Bharati. Additionally, LED televisions will be set up at 100 different locations throughout Ayodhya for the public to watch.

Additional measures have been implemented to manage crowds and ensure comfort, such as extra queuing lines at the temple, shaded areas with tents, and availability of water and oral rehydration solutions to prevent dehydration. The anticipation for this year’s Ram Navami in Ayodhya is extraordinary, with devotees looking forward to the sacred festivities with great eagerness.

Ram Navami 2024: 1,11,111 kg Laddus to be Sent to Ayodhya Temple as Prasad

April 15, 2024, 11:02 am

Atul Kumar Saxena, a trustee of the Devraha Hans Baba Trust, said that Devraha Hans Baba will send 1,11,111 kg of laddu to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir where this festival will be celebrated for the first time after inauguration as prasad for offering and distribution on Ram Navami, April 17.

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Atul Kumar Saxena emphasized that laddu prasad is regularly dispatched to various temples, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Tirupati Balaji Temple, every week.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir

He recalled that on January 22, during the Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya, the Devraha Hans Baba Ashram had dispatched 40,000 kg of laddu for offering.

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 5: Significance, worship rituals

April 13, 2024, 9:14 am

Devotees of Maa Durga and her nine incarnations are preparing for Day 5 of the nine-day festival, which begins on April 13, after celebrating Day 4 of the festival. Those who worship Maa Skandamata hope to receive her blessings on this day. This year, the celebration of Ram Navami on April 17 will bring an end to Chaitra Navratri, which began on April 9.

Maa Skandamata is the fifth incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Durga and is venerated on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri. The name “Skandamata” signifies the mother of Lord Kartikeya or Skanda, the son of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, and the brother of Lord Ganesha. Associated with the heart chakra, Maa Skandamata embodies love, compassion, and maternal affection. She is revered for her protective and prosperous blessings, symbolizing fearlessness.

Traditionally, devotees seek the blessings of Maa Skandamata for protection, prosperity, and success in their endeavors. She is also believed to impart knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment to her devotees. In Hindu religion, it is believed that the planet Buddha is governed by Goddess Skandamata.

Fruits and cardamoms are offered to the deity, along with Gandham, Pushpam, Deepam, and Sugandham. Worshipping Maa Skandamata in the morning during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta is seen to be especially beneficial.

Ayodhya: Ram Lalla Adopts Summer Attire; Ram Navami Arrangements Underway

March 30, 2024, 5:01 pm

As the summer season begins and temperatures rise, Ram Lalla, the venerated deity of Ayodhya Temple, has switched to wearing comfortable cotton clothes starting Saturday. Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra posted on X, “The vastra that Prabhu is wearing today is made of handloom cotton malmal, dyed with natural indigo, and adorned with gotta flowers.”

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Considering the arrival of the summer season and the rising temperatures, starting today, Bhagwan Shri Ramlala will be wearing cotton vastra.

The vastra that Prabhu is wearing today, is made of handloom cotton malmal, dyed with natural indigo, and adorned with gotta flowers.… pic.twitter.com/BtDyzQXYgp

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) March 30, 2024

The transition to lightweight and breathable fabrics demonstrates a considerate approach to ensuring the deity’s comfort in the upcoming hot months. Ram Lalla, a venerated idol standing 51 inches tall and representing the young Lord Rama, also known as “Balak Ram,” is crafted from a unique three-billion-year-old black stone by the talented artisan Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru.

The Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the divine idol was conducted on January 22, 2024. In preparation for the forthcoming Ram Navami celebrations, the administration of the Hanumangarhi temple convened on Friday to plan for the accommodation of devotees, according to temple officials.

The district administration and the police of Ayodhya were present at the meeting as well. they said. “The officials discussed provisions for drinking water and arrangements with special attention to the provision of toilets to ensure that devotees’ feet do not burn in the summer heat.”

The Hanumangarhi temple administration convened a meeting following incidents where several devotees fainted due to the heat and insufficient water supply.

The meeting was attended by the esteemed saints of Hanumangarh, National President of Sankat Mochan Sena Sanjay Das, Ayodhya Mayor Girishpati Tripathi, the Circle Officer of Ayodhya, senior police officers, and officials from the Municipal Corporation. The police administration and the Mayor of Ayodhya have guaranteed that visitors will encounter no difficulties and that comprehensive arrangements will be made to facilitate the devotees during Ram Navami.

Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of devotees continue to flock to Ayodhya following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla. The daily visitation to the Hanumangarhi Ram Temple is on the rise, with an ever-increasing number of pilgrims.

Ram Navami riots in Bengal ‘pre-planned, orchestrated’: Fact-finding Committee report

April 10, 2023, 2:48 pm

The six-member fact-finding committee on alleged violations of human rights in West Bengal, led by former Patna High Court Chief Justice Narsimha Reddy, said in its interim report on Monday that the riots during the Ram Navami procession were “pre-planned, orchestrated, and instigated”.

The fact-finding panel sought a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the violence. The fact-finding team was on a three-day tour of West Bengal to assess alleged human rights violations in the state during Ram Navami processions in Howrah and Hooghly districts.

The Committee consists of former Patna High Court Chief Justice L Narsimha Reddy, former IPS Raj Pal Singh, former member of the National Commission for Women advocate Charu Wali Khanna, former Joint Registrar (Law) of the National Human Rights Commission of India advocate OP Vyas, senior journalist Sanjeev Nayak, and former consultant to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights advocate Bhavna Bajaj.

“The Committee is of the view that the riots that erupted on the auspicious occasion of Rain Navami on 30 March and continued in its aftermath were pre-planned, orchestrated, and instigated. The trigger was the grossly inflammatory speech of the West Bengal Chief Minister. The Committee has come across several user-generated videos and media reports also reporting multiple videos, which confirm that the peaceful Ram Navami procession was targeted and the rioters were exhorted to stop and target the procession,” the report stated.

The Committee said in its report that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, just before the processions on Ram Navami, while sitting on dharna, made a call through a communal speech that any procession passing through ‘muslim areas’ (as spoken verbatim) will be seriously acted upon.

The committee said it appeared that communally charged mob violence broke out against people taking part in the peaceful Ram Navami processions, and at the same time, the state police were found completely missing in action to control rioters. The committee sought appropriate police action in the matter by filing FIRs against the culprits behind the riots to achieve justice for the victims.

CM Nitish chairs high-level meeting over Ram Navami violence

April 2, 2023, 6:27 pm

On Sunday, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chaired a high-level meeting over violence in Sasaram and Bihar Sharif during Ram Navami festivities.

The chief minister gave the police orders to be on high alert, to spot the anti-social elements, and to take action against them in order to preserve law and order during the gathering. Additionally, authorities have been requested to keep an eye on those who disseminate misinformation and to take the necessary action to stop it.

CM also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh for the next of kin of a person who died after clashes broke out between two groups on Saturday evening in Nalanda’s Bihar Sharif. The deceased person identified as Mukesh Kumar died in a firing incident in the Paharpur area, police said.

A devotee dressed as Lord Hanuman performs during the procession on the occasion of Ram Navami

April 1, 2023, 8:06 pm

38 people arrested, two cases registered in Howrah violence

April 1, 2023, 7:59 pm

A total of 38 people have been arrested in connection with West Bengal’s Howrah violence during a Ram Navami procession, police said on Saturday.

Howrah Commissioner of Police Praveen Tripathi said that two other cases had also been registered following the incident. “I want to tell the public that there is no need to be scared; the situation is under control and is normal now. “38 people have been arrested, and two cases have been filed.”

He further said that Section 144 has been imposed in a few areas while “area dominance exercises are being conducted by the police to build confidence in the people.” Amid the political furor, the Mamata Banerjee government on Friday handed over the probe of the Howrah violence to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

A special team led by the Inspector General of Police, CID Sunil Choudhary, has initiated the investigation. The situation turned violent in the Shibpur area of Howrah with fresh violence on Friday, a day after the arson on Ram Navami.

Heavy police deployment in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri after permission for yatra rejected

March 30, 2023, 12:12 pm

A huge number of Delhi Police personnel have been deployed in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Thursday to stop any untoward incident in the wake of a yatra to mark Ram Navami, for which permission had been denied.

The transition comes after the Delhi Police on Monday turned down requests to hold the Shree Ram Bhagwan Pratima Yatra and to give permission for Ramzan prayers in the same area.

An official order signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, HQ, Northwest district, was issued and said: “I am directed to inform you that your request for Shree Ram Bhagwan Pratima Yatra on the occasion of Ram Navami Mahotsav on Thursday has been considered by the competent authority but could not be acceded to from the law and order point of view.”

Keeping in mind the earlier conflict that erupted on April 16, 2022, in the Jahangirpuri region during a procession scheduled to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti between two groups from different communities, the authority took a decision. The ensuing violence resulted in the injuries of at least eight police officers and one civilian.