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‘No Jai Shri Ram, Only…’: Bike-Borne Men Assault 3 In Bengaluru On Ram Navami; Accused Arrested

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Screengrabs from the viral video. An FIR was lodged in the Vidyaranyapura police station after a video of the incident went viral on social media and three accused were arrested Two motorcycle-borne men attacked three men travelling in a car for allegedly raising “Jai Shri Ram” slogans in Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon. An FIR was lodged in the Vidyaranyapura police station after a video of the incident went viral on social media and three accused were arrested. Another accused, who was present at the scene, managed to escape. Two of the accused were identified as Farman and Sameer, residents of MS Palya. The incident occurred in the Chikkabettahalli locality as three men were traveling in a car, displaying a flag and reciting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants in celebration of Ram Navami. They were stopped by two motorbike riders, who voiced objections to their chanting. The accused asked the three men to chant “Allah Hu Akbar” instead of “Jai Shri Ram”. The accused kept saying, “No Jai Shri Ram, only Allah.” They also tried to snatch …

‘After 500 years…’: PM Modi as ‘Surya Tilak’ lights up Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya | Latest News India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the ‘Surya Tilak’ ritual of Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya. Speaking at an election rally in Assam’s Nalbari amid slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram’, the prime minister said the birthday of Lord Ram has come after 500 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha elections, in Nalbari district of Assam on April 17.(PTI) “…There is a new atmosphere in the entire country and this birthday of Lord Ram has come after 500 years when he got the privilege of celebrating his birthday in his own home,” Modi. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! A ‘Surya Tilak’ (Sun’s rays) illuminated the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday afternoon. The ‘Surya tilak’ of the deity was made possible by an elaborate mechanism involving mirrors and lenses. The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday. This was the first Ram Navami celebration at the temple …

Ram Navami: A look at who could play what in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, from Ranbir Kapoor to Arun Govil | Bollywood

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After Om Raut’s action epic Adipurush last year, Dangal and Chhichhore filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is now adapting Ramayana into another film. Co-produced by Kannada superstar Yash of KGF-fame and Namit Malhotra, the Ramayana film is currently being filmed in Mumbai. (Also Read – Yash on why he is co-producing Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: ‘It’s a subject that deeply resonates with me’) Ranbir Kapoor and Yash are reported to play Rama and Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana On the occasion of Ram Navami, let’s look at who’s rumoured to play which character in the new adaptation: Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Ranbir Kapoor as Rama Ranbir Kapoor‘s name was the first one attached to the project. He’s rumoured to play the lead character of Ram in the film. He’s also undergoing rigorous training for the part, as shown by a video which surfaced on social media last week. Ranbir Kapoor as Rama Sai Pallavi as Sita Sai Pallavi, best known for her Tamil and Telugu …

The Science Behind ‘Surya Tilak’ Ceremony At Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

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A team of ten esteemed Indian scientists is stationed at the Ram Mandir. Ayodhya: At noon, today, the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a unique event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was anointed with a ray of sunlight, known as ‘Surya Tilak’ on the occasion of Ram Navami.  Using cutting-edge scientific expertise, a 5.8 centimetre beam of light hit the deity’s forehead. To achieve this remarkable phenomenon, a specialised instrument was designed. A team of ten esteemed Indian scientists stationed at the Ram Mandir ensured the success of this auspicious event on Ram Navami. For approximately 3 to 3.5 minutes starting at 12 noon, sunlight was precisely directed onto the statue’s forehead using a combination of mirrors and lenses. Commissioned by the temple trust, scientists from a leading government institution devised a sophisticated apparatus consisting of mirrors and lenses. This mechanism, officially termed the ‘Surya Tilak mechanism’, marks a significant scientific and engineering feat. Dr Pradeep Kumar Ramacharla, Scientist and Director at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, explained to …

Watch: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple priests perform ‘Divya Abhishek’ for Ram Lalla | Latest News India

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Ahead of Lord Ram Lalla’s ‘Surya Tilak’ event on Wednesday, priests at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple performed the “Divya Abhisheka” to commemorate Ram Navami. The celebration marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, resonating deeply in Ayodhya, believed to be his birthplace, following the grand “pran prathishtha” ceremony conducted in January this year. Ram Navami 2024: Priests conducted the “Divya Abhisheka” on Lord Ram Lalla’s idol on Wednesday, which resembled pouring milk on the deity.(ANI) In a video shared by news agency ANI, priests conducted the “Divya Abhisheka” on Lord Ram Lalla’s idol, resembling the pouring of milk on the deity. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! On Wednesday, devotees flocked to the temple, which opened during the early hours. The chief priest of the Ram Temple announced that it would remain open until late at night, accommodating devotees for a total of 19 hours. Celebrations at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Following the “pran pratishtha” ceremony, the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya is once again adorned with …

Ram Navami: Bengal police on ‘high alert’ ahead of Hindu Jagran Manch’s 5,000 religious processions | Latest News India

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Several police stations across West Bengal are on high alert to avert any communal tension ahead of Ram Navami celebrations in the state, The Indian Express has reported. The Hindu Jagran Manch will reportedly take out about 5,000 religious processions at ward or panchayat-level in all districts of the state. The organisation, affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has also planned big processions in Barasat, Siliguri and Kolkata’s Burrabazar. An artist draws wall graffiti on the eve of the Ram Navami festival, in Hooghly on Tuesday.(ANI) The district administration in Hooghly, Howrah, Uttar and Dakshin Dinajpur, Asansol and Barrackpore — which have experienced communal tensions in the past during Ram Navami celebration— are also on alert, the newspaper reported. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! The police have said anyone found flouting law and order would be strictly dealt with. “No public display of weapons during processions on the festive occasion will be allowed,” an unidentified police officer told The Indian Express. “Some …

Ayodhya Temple Set For ‘Surya Tilak’ Of Ram Lalla

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The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday. (File) Lucknow: At noon on Ram Navami Wednesday, the Sun’s rays will fall on the forehead of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, a ‘Surya tilak’ of the deity made possible by an elaborate mechanism involving mirrors and lenses. This would be the first Ram Navami since the consecration of the Ram idol at the new temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22. The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday. “The basic objective of the Surya Tilak project is to focus a ’tilak’ on the forehead of Shri Ram idol on every Shri Ram Navami day. Under the project, sunlight will be brought on the forehead of Lord Ram at noon on Shri Ram Navami in the Chaitra month every year,” Dr S K Panigrahi, scientist at CSIR-CBRI Roorkee, who was associated with the project told news agency PTI. Elaborating further, Dr S K Panigrahi said, “The position of the Sun changes every year on the day of Shri Ram Navami. Detailed calculations …

1,11,111 Kg Laddus To Be Sent To Ayodhya Temple As Prasad For Ram Navami

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The laduus are sent for distribution on April 17. (Representational) Mirzapur: On the occasion of Ram Navami, 1,11,111 kg laddus will be sent to Ram temple in Ayodhya as prasad for offering and distribution on April 17. Atul Kumar Saxena, trustee of Devraha Hans Baba Trust, said that Devraha Hans Baba will send 1,11,111 kg of laddu prasad to the temple. Atul Kumar  Saxena said laddu prasad is also sent to various temples every week, be it Kashi Vishwanath Temple or Tirupati Balaji Temple. He said that on January 22, the day of Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya, Devraha Hans Baba Ashram had sent 40,000 kg laddu for offering. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Source link

Bengal Declares Public Holiday On Ram Navami, BJP’s “Blue With Rage” Jibe

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Ram Navami Holiday: The BJP said Mamata Banerjee has done this to “redeem her anti-Hindu image”. (file) Kolkata: Ram Navami on April 18 this year has been declared a public holiday in West Bengal. The move came “too late”, said BJP, claiming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to “redeem her anti-Hindu image”. Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja – the major festivals in West Bengal – have been public holidays in the state with Ram Navami being the latest addition. The state witnessed incidents of violence during Ram Navami processions last few years, sparking political blame games. The move comes before the announcement of the national elections, which is expected to be a direct contest between the BJP and Ms Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. Sharing a Bengal government notification designating Ram Navami as a public holiday, the BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya alleged that chants of “Jai Shree Ram” used to enrage Ms Banerjee. “Mamata Banerjee, who would turn blue with rage, every time she heard ‘Jai Shree Ram’, has designated …