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Devotees throng Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat for holy dip, prayers

Devotees throng Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat for holy dip, prayers

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Thousands of devotees gathered at Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat on Guru Purnima to take a holy dip, offer prayers and perform rituals. Religious leaders highlighted the significance of the guru-disciple tradition, while pilgrims from across the country marked the auspicious occasion with devotion and spiritual observances Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ayodhya Ram temple completes 10-day atonement ritual after theft row

Ayodhya Ram temple completes 10-day atonement ritual after theft row

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A 10-day atonement and purification ritual undertaken at the Ram temple in Ayodhya following allegations of donation embezzlement concluded with a purnahuti (final offering) ceremony, temple trustee Mahant Dinendra Das said. The ritual, which began on July 15, was organised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to restore the sanctity of the temple premises after the alleged theft of devotees’ offerings came to light. Ritual concludes with purnahuti ceremony According to Mahant Dinendra Das, the concluding ceremony included a havan and special worship conducted in the temple’s yagyashala under the guidance of Vedic scholars. Trustee Mahant Dinendra Das and trustee Krishna Mohan participated as yajmans, offering ahutis during the final ritual. A community feast was also organised, during which local Brahmins were served food. Das said around 70 Vedic acharyas from Ayodhya and other parts of the country participated in the 10-day ceremony. The rituals included Vedic chanting, havan, Rudrabhishek and Ramarcha worship, while the chief priest of Ram Lalla recited the Vishnu Sahasranama throughout the period. Trust says ritual aimed at restoring …

Police question key accused ‘Tinnu’ and his nephew during custody remand

Police question key accused ‘Tinnu’ and his nephew during custody remand

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The probe into the alleged theft of Ram Mandir donations has intensified, with police questioning key accused Ramshankar Yadav alias ‘Tinnu’ and his nephew Manish Yadav during custody remand. Investigators are examining unauthorised access to donation box keys and alleged irregularities Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

SC seeks status report from UP SIT on Ayodhya Ram temple donation allegations

SC seeks status report from UP SIT on Ayodhya Ram temple donation allegations

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The Supreme Court on Monday directed the special investigation team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh Government to submit a status report on its probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, news agency PTI reported. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N Kotiswar Singh also issued a notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on petitions seeking a fair and time-bound investigation into the alleged donation misappropriation. One of the petitions, filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami, sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged financial irregularities. He also sought an audit of the trust’s finances by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). Two other petitions, filed by advocates Ajay Kumar Rai and Dinesh Kumar Yadav, sought similar reliefs. A separate petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudhakar Singh sought a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation along with a forensic audit of the trust’s entire finances. Earlier, a partial working day bench headed by …

Trust clears Champat Rai, says all donations are safe and accounted for

Trust clears Champat Rai, says all donations are safe and accounted for

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trustee Mahant Dinendra Das on Tuesday said that the Trust found no wrongdoing on the part of former General Secretary Champat Rai during its meeting held on Monday, while asserting that all gold and silver donations made to the Ram Temple are safe and fully accounted for. Speaking to ANI, Mahant Dinendra Das said the trustees had initially favoured retaining Champat Rai as no fault had been established against him, but accepted his resignation after legal advice. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

SC declines urgent hearing on PIL over Ram Temple donations

SC declines urgent hearing on PIL over Ram Temple donations

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The Supreme Court on Monday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe and forensic audit into the handling of donations and offerings received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust over alleged financial irregularities linked to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.  When the matter was mentioned before a Bench of Justices M.M.  Sundresh and Sheel Nagu, the PIL litigant pressed for an urgent listing, saying the allegations raised in the plea were “very serious” and expressing apprehensions over the manner in which the state government was dealing with the matter. Questioning the urgency, the Justice Sundresh-led Bench asked, “What’s the urgency?” before directing that the plea be listed immediately after the court reopens post-summer vacation. The writ petition, filed by advocate Narendra Kumar Goswami in his personal capacity, seeks directions for the preservation of records and evidence relating to donations made at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple and greater transparency in the administration of temple offerings. According to the plea, offerings made to a deity in a public …

Eight arrested after allegedly being seen misappropriating valuables on camera; Champat Rai resigns

Eight arrested after allegedly being seen misappropriating valuables on camera; Champat Rai resigns

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All eight people named in the first information report (FIR) in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations and offerings at the Ram temple in Ayodhya have been arrested, even as Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and trust member Anil Mishra stepped down from their positions. The arrests followed the registration of an FIR based on a complaint filed by Shri Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, alleging irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings at the temple, news agency IANS reported. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Arvind Kejriwal alleges cover-up in Ayodhya Ram temple donation scam case

Arvind Kejriwal alleges cover-up in Ayodhya Ram temple donation scam case

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AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Friday described as a “sham” the FIR registered in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple here, claiming only junior employees were targeted while “bigger people” were being protected. After offering prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple here, Kejriwal, accompanied by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) RS MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh, told reporters that he had prayed for the well-being and prosperity of everyone. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Visually impaired students visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

Visually impaired students visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

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A group of 30 visually impaired students from the Nari Uday Foundation’s Andh Prakash Vidyalaya in Rohtak, Haryana, visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday to seek darshan. Rani Hooda Ahlawat, caretaker of the visually impaired, said the visit was undertaken with devotion and hope. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag Atop Ram Mandir In Ayodhya, Marks Completion Of Temple’s Construction | India News

PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag Atop Ram Mandir In Ayodhya, Marks Completion Of Temple’s Construction | India News

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Last Updated:November 25, 2025, 12:14 IST PM Modi hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, symbolising the completion of its construction. The event was held at the Panchami date of the Shukla Paksha. PM Modi hoists saffron flag at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir (Video screengrabs/YouTube) Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple in UP’s Ayodhya on Tuesday, symbolising the completion of its construction. According to an earlier release by the Prime Minister’s Office, the right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet in height and 20 feet in length, bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Lord Rama. It also has an ‘Om‘ inscribed on it along with the image of the Kovidara tree. The sacred saffron flag will convey a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya, the PMO said. VIDEO | Ayodhya: In a moment charged with devotion, PM Narendra Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat perform the ceremonial Dhwajarohan atop the …