To truly understand Ayodhya's soul, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com spoke to Ayodhya nivasis to find out how they respond to the new Ram temple in their midst, and the changes in their lives.
Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures the faces from Ayodhya.
'It was Ramji's blessing that we got darshan.'
'You have to fight your own battles and I fought mine.'
The temple, you realise, is true to hype and is stunning in its beauty.
A marvel in white, it's simply eye-catching, and every inch a temple for the new India, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com after a visit to the new shrine.
As Ayodhya awaits its prince's return, a slew of dance programmes showcasing the cultural mosaic of India are being held across Dharmpath, in a hat tip of sorts to the Baahubali director.
From the grounds of the Ram Janmabhoomi, the Rampath, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from the celebrations.
Laxmi Goud, her son and daughter have created a Ram Mandir on Mumbai's Juhu beach.
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from Ayodhya hours before the pran prathishta ceremony.
The 70-year-old singer flew into Ayodhya on Friday afternoon with his crew and has a couple of performances in the city apart from attending the temple inauguration.
'I know people tell me aur picture karo, but it's so difficult to find scripts that actually offer the audience something new.'
Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.
Get ready to have your heart stolen, says Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani.
'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'
Daring maneuvers and breathtaking formations were on display at Mumbai's Marine Drive courtesy the Indian Air Force.
The depiction of screechy jingoism within India-Pakistan dynamic is still a wet dream for Bollywood film-makers, observes Mayur Sanap.
Guntu Kaaram doesn't deliver on its basic promise: Entertainment, sighs Mayur Sanap.
51 Muslim couples took their wedding vows at a mass marriage ceremony in Agripada, south central Mumbai, on Sunday. Thousands gathered to witness the event.
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the spectacular aerial display by the Indian Air Force over the Mumbai shoreline.
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