News for 'Ram Mandir'

SC notice to Tamil Nadu over 'banning' Ram mandir telecast

SC notice to Tamil Nadu over 'banning' Ram mandir telecast

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The bench took on record the statement of senior advocate Amit Anand Tiwari for Tamil Nadu that there are no restrictions on 'puja archana' in temples or live telecast of consecration ceremony at Ayodhya.

Ram Mandir Trust cheated of Rs 6 lakh through fake cheques

Ram Mandir Trust cheated of Rs 6 lakh through fake cheques

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

A case has been registered at the Kotwali police station on a complaint filed by the Trust's secretary and Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Champat Rai, a senior police official said.

Ready to be hanged for Ram Mandir: Uma

Ready to be hanged for Ram Mandir: Uma

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

She said she will go to Ayodhya on Wednesday and visit the makeshift temple to seek Ram Lalla's blessings.

All temple construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi completed: Trust

All temple construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi completed: Trust

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced the completion of all construction work on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including the main shrine. The announcement comes ahead of a possible visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pran Pratishtha 2.0: Raja Ram consecrated at Ayodhya temple

Pran Pratishtha 2.0: Raja Ram consecrated at Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

According to Hindu scriptures, Ganga Dussehra marks the day the holy river Ganga descended to Earth from Lord Shiva's locks, moved by King Bhagirath's penance. The day is considered highly auspicious and symbolises virtue, penance, and the collective well-being of humanity.

Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ayodhya's Ram temple on Tuesday

Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ayodhya's Ram temple on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The flag will rise atop a 'shikhar' constructed in the traditional North Indian Nagara architectural style, while the surrounding 800-metre Parkota, a circumambulatory enclosure built around the temple, designed in the South Indian architectural tradition, showcases the temple's architectural diversity, it said.

Ram Mandir to get stone from Sita temple in Lanka

Ram Mandir to get stone from Sita temple in Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The stone is expected to be brought to India by Sri Lankan high commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda.

'BJP Has Seen Defeat For 40 Years. That's Why It Never Loses In Gujarat Today'

'BJP Has Seen Defeat For 40 Years. That's Why It Never Loses In Gujarat Today'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'Narendra Modi -- a man with deep and vital experience of Indian politics -- has seen the BJP lose many elections between 1975 and 2015, and with every defeat, he learned lessons that made sure he would never allow his party to be defeated so easily again.'

2 dead, 23 injured as double-decker bus overturns in Delhi

2 dead, 23 injured as double-decker bus overturns in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The bus was travelling from Jaipur to Delhi with approximately 30 passengers on board.

'Too early to tell if Ram Mandir will be an election issue'

'Too early to tell if Ram Mandir will be an election issue'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'We never looked at the Common Civil Code or the Ram Mandir from a narrow electoral outlook or treated them as electoral planks.'

'BJP committed to the construction of Ram Mandir'

'BJP committed to the construction of Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Sunday raked up the Ram Temple issue again, saying it was the party's resolve to build the temple in Ayodhya and claimed that the issue had catapulted the party to power at the Centre earlier."The party has not forgotten its resolve to construct Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It was the Mandir issue which finally took the BJP to power at the Centre and several states and changed the course of Indian politics," he said.

TMC to Connect with Voters in SC/ST-Majority Areas

TMC to Connect with Voters in SC/ST-Majority Areas

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced a 60-day mass outreach program targeting Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe-majority assembly constituencies in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of depriving the state of funds and disrespecting marginalized communities.

Revival of mandir-masjid disputes unacceptable: RSS chief

Revival of mandir-masjid disputes unacceptable: RSS chief

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes and asserted that certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, seem to believe they can become "leaders of Hindus" by raking up such issues. He advocated for an inclusive society and said the world needs to be shown that India can live together in harmony.

Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'

Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple is targeted for completion by October 2025.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges Amit Shah to a debate on governance, accusing the BJP of political manipulation and misrepresenting West Bengal's financial situation. He also criticised the BJP's record on women's safety and alleged the Centre was withholding funds from West Bengal.

Ram Mandir issue: SC advises to settle dispute outside court

Ram Mandir issue: SC advises to settle dispute outside court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

During the hearing, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar also offered to serve as a mediator, if negotiations broke down.

Modi, Bhagwat hoist saffron flag atop Ayodhya Temple

Modi, Bhagwat hoist saffron flag atop Ayodhya Temple

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of its construction.

Ayodhya Lights Up for Dhwajarohan

Ayodhya Lights Up for Dhwajarohan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Glimpses of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, glowing in radiant light on the eve of the Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya, Monday, November 24, 2025.

Ayodhya Marks The Dhwajarohan

Ayodhya Marks The Dhwajarohan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Glimpses of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya during the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) ceremony in Ayodhya, November 25, 2025.

Sonia 'very positive' on Ram Temple invite: Digvijaya

Sonia 'very positive' on Ram Temple invite: Digvijaya

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday confirmed reports of an invitation to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, adding that she was 'very positive on this matter'.

Ram Mandir: Kalyan Singh's last wish remains unfulfilled

Ram Mandir: Kalyan Singh's last wish remains unfulfilled

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

"Had there been no demolition, probably the courts too would have ordered status quo," he said then. And his last wish, he said, was to live till the temple comes up.

45 kg gold used in Ayodhya Ram Temple, cost Rs 50 crore

45 kg gold used in Ayodhya Ram Temple, cost Rs 50 crore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A total of 45 kilograms of pure gold has been used in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, according to Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee.

Rs 22 cr cheques donated to Ram Mandir Trust 'bounced': VHP

Rs 22 cr cheques donated to Ram Mandir Trust 'bounced': VHP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'Many cheques might have bounced due to spelling mistakes or signature mismatch or any other technical reasons. Cheques which bounced due to petty technical reasons would be presented again with the bank'

Hanu Man Will Donate To Ram Temple

Hanu Man Will Donate To Ram Temple

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'It is a South Indian ritual to give an amount of your rewards to the Gods.'

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The BJP knows the CAA, combined with a fresh nationwide NRC process, is an idea that's dead on arrival. Where it lives on is as a divisive, polarising instrument as its rivals have to take a position against it and thereby be exposed to the charge of 'Muslim appeasement' again, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Ayodhya Ram temple head priest passes away

Ayodhya Ram temple head priest passes away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Das served as the head priest since he was 20 years old, including during the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992.

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The weavers have received customised orders for various patterns on the sarees, including Ram Mandir motifs on the pallu, designs detailing life of Lord Ram right from his childhood to killing Ravana, and 'Shree Ram' inscriptions on the border.

The Wall That Brings the Ramayana To Life

The Wall That Brings the Ramayana To Life

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Ram Janmabhoomi temple has detailed carvings on its walls that show the life and stories of Lord Ram, making the temple look like the Ramayana told in pictures.

Amitabh Visits The Ram Temple...Again

Amitabh Visits The Ram Temple...Again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

After visiting Ayodhya for the pran prathishta ceremony at the Ram mandir in January, Amitabh Bachchan returned for another darshan.

After row, VHP invites Advani, Joshi to Ram Temple consecration

After row, VHP invites Advani, Joshi to Ram Temple consecration

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Both Advani and Joshi said that they will make "every effort" to join the ceremony to be held on January 22, Kumar said in a statement.

Controversial HC judge to skip Ram Temple seminar at Kumbh

Controversial HC judge to skip Ram Temple seminar at Kumbh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav, who was embroiled in controversy for his speech at a VHP event in December, has opted out of a seminar on the Ram temple movement in the Kumbh Mela area on January 22. Yadav was scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the seminar, which is being held to mark the first anniversary of the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in the Ayodhya temple.

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Canada has been defaced by 'Khalistani extremists' with anti-India graffiti in an apparent hate crime, prompting the Indian mission in Toronto to condemn the incident and urge Canadian authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators.

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'Are we expected to merely sit outside and applaud when the prime minister installs the idol of Ram Lalla?

Fadnavis, Shinde visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar, NCP skip again

Fadnavis, Shinde visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar, NCP skip again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde and other legislators of the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena visited the memorial of RSS founder K B Hedgewar in Nagpur. NCP legislators, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, skipped the visit.

Mumbai man helps deliver child with doc on video call

Mumbai man helps deliver child with doc on video call

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

A Mumbai man helped a woman deliver a baby on a railway platform with the guidance of a doctor over a video call after she went into labor on a local train.

10 Horror Movies On OTT: Friday The 13th Special!

10 Horror Movies On OTT: Friday The 13th Special!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Bollywood horror flicks to mark Friday the 13th.

Don't conduct local body polls until...: MNS chief slams EC on voter list

Don't conduct local body polls until...: MNS chief slams EC on voter list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Criticising the Election Commission ahead of the local body elections, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday claimed that 9.6 million fake voters have been added, as per the information received.

Yogi fan builds temple for UP CM near Ram Mandir, begins daily puja too

Yogi fan builds temple for UP CM near Ram Mandir, begins daily puja too

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Special prayers are offered twice every day, followed by morning and evening prayers, in the temple before the chief minister's idol.

Tata Sons to build, operate Ayodhya temple museum

Tata Sons to build, operate Ayodhya temple museum

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the expansion of the proposed temple museum in Ayodhya, contracting Tata Sons to develop and operate the project on a 52-acre site.

Will Nitin Nabin Really Be Modi's 'Boss'?

Will Nitin Nabin Really Be Modi's 'Boss'?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Given Modi's track record from the time he became Gujarat chief minister in October 2001, it is highly improbable that Nabin will get opportunities to display his individual capacity. Even the team of organisational leaders that he will 'appoint' in a few weeks or months, will unlikely to be his choice, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.