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

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

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

Embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple ‘will reach a turning point’: RSS

Embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple ‘will reach a turning point’: RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday voiced confidence that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple “will reach a turning point”, during the conclusion of its annual ‘Akhil Bharatiya Pranth Pracharak’ meeting in Karnataka’s Belagavi.  The top RSS leadership also expressed “deep anguish” over the alleged financial irregularities in the counting of offerings from the Ram temple’s donation boxes. 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

Akhilesh Yadav vows to restore Ayodhya’s eternal glory amid row

Akhilesh Yadav vows to restore Ayodhya’s eternal glory amid row

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference at the party office, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on June 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Amid the Ram Temple embezzlement case, the Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday (June 27, 2026) vowed to restore and nurture the eternal glory of Ayodhya as a centre of faith and devotion. He claimed that a new SP-led government of Uttar Pradesh will develop Ayodhya as a unique and exemplary religious city, where devotees will experience true spirituality. “We take this pledge with righteousness and truthfulness that by forming a new government, we will develop ‘Ayodhya’ as a unique and exemplary religious city, where devotees coming from all over the world will experience true spirituality. With the blessings of the Lord, we will restore and nurture the eternal glory of Ayodhya as ‘Siyaram-Dham’ of faith, devotion, unwavering belief and true spirit. This will also restore the traditional pride and rights of the people of Ayodhya,” wrote Mr. Yadav on social media platform X.   The SP further …

Kejriwal prays at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir amid donation row, says bigger players protected: ‘FIR just eyewash’

Kejriwal prays at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir amid donation row, says bigger players protected: ‘FIR just eyewash’

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday termed the FIR filed in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya a “sham”, alleging that the investigation was targeting only junior employees while shielding those higher up in the chain. AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal along with MP Sanjay Singh leaves after their visit to Hanumangarhi Temple, in Ayodhya. (PTI) Kejriwal made the remarks after offering prayers at Hanumangarhi temple during his visit to Ayodhya along with Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh. “I prayed that whoever is guilty of this ‘maha paap’ should receive the strictest possible punishment from God,” the former Delhi chief minister said, referring to the alleged theft of donations at the temple. Calling the FIR an “eyewash”, Kejriwal said the alleged scam could not have continued for such a long time without the involvement of senior officials or influential figures. “Eight low-level employees have been arrested in this case. This scam had been going on for such a long time. …

Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

The authorities handling donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have come under the scanner following allegations that crores of rupees donated by devotees have been embezzled. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has maintained that the allegations should not be treated as facts until the investigation is completed. (PTI) The claims have led to demands for an independent investigation, sharp attacks on the ruling-BJP by opposition parties, and a SIT probe ordered by the Uttar Pradesh government. How the controversy began The issue first came to light after former Samajwadi Party MLA, Pawan Pandey, alleged that between ₹7 crore and ₹7.5 crore in donations made to the Ram Temple had been stolen or embezzelled. Opposition leaders amplified the allegations, questioned the handling of temple funds, and demanded transparency from the temple administration. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has rejected the allegations. Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj said all transactions are properly recorded and handled transparently. Trust general secretary Champat Rai also denied claims of any embezzlement. Legal action The controversy soon entered the …

US vedic scholar praises Yogi for restoring Ayodhya’s glory

US vedic scholar praises Yogi for restoring Ayodhya’s glory

American vedic scholar David Frawley, a Padma Bhushan awardee, met chief minister Yogi Adityanath here on Friday and discussed yoga, ayurveda and sanatan culture with him. American vedic scholar David Frawley meeting chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Friday. (HT) “Yogi Adityanath is purifying politics,” Frawley said in praise of the chief minister. Referring to the Nath tradition, he remarked that it is opening a new path for global welfare. The scholar also praised the Yogi government for restoring the ancient glory of Ayodhya, stating that its rejuvenation represents a return to the Vedas. “Spending time with CM Yogi Adityanath was a great honour and privilege,” he said. As the head of the Goraksha Peeth, Yogi Adityanath is associated with the Nath tradition, which is rooted in ancient yogic culture and continues to keep it alive in India. He is not only preserving these traditions but also expanding them globally, added Frawley. He praised the “New Ayodhya,” saying that its transformation is a matter of great joy. “The darshan of Lord Ram offers profound …

Ayodhya’s Cultural Canvas Widens: Tata Sons To Craft 52-Acre Ram Temple Museum Masterpiece | India News

Ayodhya’s Cultural Canvas Widens: Tata Sons To Craft 52-Acre Ram Temple Museum Masterpiece | India News

Last Updated:December 02, 2025, 21:27 IST A tripartite MoU between the Centre, the state, and Tata Sons for land allocation and project modalities was already signed last year. The UP cabinet cleared the project on Tuesday The temple museum is expected to act as a major attraction that complements the Ram Mandir complex (above), giving visitors an extended cultural experience and dispersing crowd pressure across the city. Image/X Uttar Pradesh’s temple town Ayodhya got yet another feather in its cap on Tuesday, as the state government approved the expansion of the proposed temple museum and cleared Tata Sons to develop and operate the 52-acre world-class project. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said Tata Sons had expressed willingness to construct a state-of-the-art museum and manage it through a not-for-profit special purpose vehicle (SPV) under its CSR commitments. The SPV, formed under Section 8 of the Companies Act, will include representatives from the Union government, the Uttar Pradesh government, and Tata Sons. Initially proposed …

Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, to visit Ayodhya’s Ram temple during India tour in June

Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, to visit Ayodhya’s Ram temple during India tour in June

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, will visit India from June 1 to 6, during which he will pray at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and attend multiple business events. Now a member of Servotech Power Systems’ Global Advisory Board, Musk will meet Indian policymakers and industry leaders. New Delhi: Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, is set to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya during his five-day tour of India in June, according to industry sources. His itinerary also includes a series of high-level business meetings aimed at promoting India’s growing footprint in green technology and electric vehicle infrastructure. Errol Musk, who recently joined the Global Advisory Board of Indian firm Servotech Power Systems, will arrive in New Delhi on June 1 and leave for South Africa on June 6. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet with policymakers, investors, industry leaders, and senior government officials at a company event on June 2. As part of his engagement with Servotech, Musk will tour the company’s solar and EV charger manufacturing …

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visit Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi temple, bow their heads as they offer prayers. Watch | Bollywood

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visit Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi temple, bow their heads as they offer prayers. Watch | Bollywood

May 25, 2025 11:01 AM IST In a video, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen standing next to each other with folded hands. Watch video here. Actor Anushka Sharma and her husband-cricketer Virat Kohli visited the Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya. Several pictures and videos of the duo inside the temple premises emerged on social media platforms. (Also Read | Anushka Sharma appears worried as Virat Kohli gets hit on his helmet during RCB vs SRH match) Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli at the Hanuman Garhi temple. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visit Ayodhya temple In a video posted by news agency ANI on its X (formerly Twitter), Anushka and Virat stood next to each other with folded hands. Anushka also covered her head. The couple folded their hands and also bowed their heads as they offered prayers. The temple priests also gave them garlands and shawls. For the visit, Anushka wore a mauve suit while Virat opted for a cream ethnic outfit. Anushka and Virat recently took a spiritual trip to Vrindavan The …

Ram Navami In Ayodhya LIVE: Devotees Throng Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Ahead Of Surya Tilak Event Today

Ram Navami In Ayodhya LIVE: Devotees Throng Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Ahead Of Surya Tilak Event Today

Ram Navami Celebrations In Ayodhya LIVE: Thousands of devotees thronged Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday morning. Many took a holy dip in the Saryu River before visiting the temple. At noon, marking the birth time of Ram Lalla, several special rituals, including Abhishek, Shringar, Aarti, and Chappan Bhog will be performed at the temple. Ram Navami will also be marked by the grand Surya Tilak of Ram Lalla, a unique celestial phenomenon that occurs annually on this auspicious day. The event will be held at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, where a focused beam of sunlight will fall precisely on the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol at noon, symbolising a divine tilak from the Sun God. Ram Navmi is celebrated across India every year on the last day of Chaitra Navaratri to mark the birth of Lord Rama. On this day, young girls, representing the nine forms of the goddess Durga, are offered gifts and prasad at temples and households. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, …