Ayodhya
City in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Ayodhya is a city situated on the banks of the Sarayu river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ayodhya district as well as the Ayodhya division of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ayodhya became the top tourist destination of Uttar Pradesh with 110 million visitors in the first half of 2024, surpassing Varanasi.
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'Intention was never to establish a mosque': BJP leader asks CM Yogi to reclaim Ayodhya land given to MuslimsBJP leader Rajneesh Singh urged Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to reclaim land allocated for a mosque in Ayodhya, alleging the Muslim community's intent was not to build a mosque but to "create..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Some in higher judiciary compromising court's integrity: Mahua MoitraTMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized certain members of the higher judiciary, alleging compromise of judicial independence and integrity. She targeted ex-CJI DY Chandrachud's "prayed to God" remark regarding..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC: Trial courts not to pass orders on religious placesThe Supreme Court halted legal battles over temple reclamation claims, freezing existing and barring new 'mosque-temple' lawsuits. This includes the Gyanvapi and Mathura disputes. The order stems from..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Travesty of justice': Former SC judge on top court's Ram mandir judgementFormer Supreme Court Justice RF Nariman criticized the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, calling it a "travesty of justice" for neglecting secularism. He questioned awarding the disputed land to Hindus despite..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ayodhya verdict did not uphold secularism: Ex- SC judge RF NarimanIndiaTimes - Published | |
Security upped in Ayodhya after Pannun threatAyodhya is under tight security following a threat from SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who vowed to "shake the foundations of Ayodhya." The city has been fortified with increased surveillance,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
We will shake foundations of Ayodhya, threatens PannunSikhs For Justice (SFJ) leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, threatened attacks on Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and other Hindu temples on November 16 and 17. Pannun also targeted Indian diplomats and their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Digant Sharma appointed as Director-Sponsorship and CSR for first Shree Ram Leela in Ayodhya DhaamAyodhya, India - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Digant Sharma as the Director of Sponsorship and CSR at National Shri Ram Leela Research Institute for the much-awaited First Shree Ram..DNA - Published | |
NIA: Bengaluru cafe bombers planned attack on BJP office on day of Ayodhya event but failedThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against four individuals for their involvement in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru. Influenced by ISIS ideology, they had also plotted..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Only DNA tests on those accused can...': Akhilesh Yadav demands DNA test of accused in Ayodhya rape caseA 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Ayodhya by two men, including a member of the Samajwadi Party.DNA - Published | |
After Ram Ji's Ayodhya, we got Lord Vishnu's blessings in Badrinath: UP Congress youth leader Nitant SinghAfter a massive win in the recently concluded by-polls for 13 legislative assembly seats in seven states, the youth leader of Uttar Pradesh Congress, Nitant Singh Nitin, put up a poster regarding the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bypoll Results: After Ayodhya, BJP now loses Badrinath seat, suffers major setbackAccording to the data till 2 pm, Congress' Lakhpat Singh Butola was leading by 5095 votes on the Badrinath seat. Butola got 27696 votes whereas, BJP's Rajendra Bhandari got 22601 votes.DNA - Published | |
Rajasthan adds Ayodhya consecration day to school festival calendarIndiaTimes - Published | Like in Ayodhya, Congress will beat BJP in Gujarat too: Rahul GandhiIndiaTimes - Published |
'We will defeat Narendra Modi and BJP in Gujarat': Rahul Gandhi at public gathering in AhmedabadRahul Gandhi, addressing Congress workers in Ahmedabad, vowed to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in Gujarat, drawing parallels to their success in Ayodhya. He criticized BJP policies in..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar deputy CM fulfills his vow regarding Nitish KumarSamrat Choudhary removes turban in Ayodhya after Nitish Kumar's party switch, dedicating it to Lord Ram. This marks Choudhary's vow fulfillment, emphasizing his commitment and the political shifts in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Hoye wahi jo Ram rachi rakha ...': Akhilesh Yadav's dig at BJP over Ayodhya lossIndiaTimes - Published | UP cabinet okays Tata Sons' Rs 650 crore proposal for 'museum of temples' in AyodhyaIndiaTimes - Published |
Seepage in Ram temple during season's first rain in AyodhyaJust 5 months after the inauguration of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, head priest Acharya Satyendra Das on Monday said the temple's roof has started leaking after the city witnessed heavy..IndiaTimes - Published | Chief priest who presided over Ram temple consecration ceremony passes away at 86Chief priest Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, who consecrated the Ram temple in Ayodhya, passed away in Varanasi. His last rites were performed at Manikarnika Ghat.IndiaTimes - Published |
MP Akhilesh Yadav quits Karhal assembly seatSamajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav formally resigned from Karhal assembly seat to retain Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency, on Wednesday. Newly elected MP from Ayodhya, Awadhesh Prasad, who..IndiaTimes - Published | Local resentment & SP’s Dalit gamble: How BJP lost AyodhyaIn Ayodhya, Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad, a SC candidate, defeated BJP's Lallu Singh in the elections, despite BJP's focus on the Ram temple issue. Even as BJP played the temple card in a big way..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rewilding in tiger reserves helps near-extinct vultures soar againIn January, a bronze statue of 'Jatayu'—the mythical vulture who fought bravely to save Sita from Ravana—was unveiled during the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya. At the same time, twenty..IndiaTimes - Published | Kharge ji, you are about to lose your job: Amit ShahHome minister Amit Shah cautioned voters about the opposition's intention to lift the ban on outfits like PFI, engage with terrorists, and impose a 'Babri lock' on the Ayodhya shrine, in addition to..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP eyeing temple run, but road to Ayodhya bumpyBJP pushes for a third term driven by the Ayodhya Ram temple, with candidate Lallu Singh expected to win. Local businesses thrive, but rural voters fear land issues. Elections and development concerns..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi: Forced to spell out facts to expose opposition's communal mindsetPM Narendra Modi challenges opposition's 'Hindu-Muslim narrative' allegation, exposes their communal mindset at a rally in Barabanki. Mentions BR Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru's opposition to reservation..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Our Ram Lalla would...': PM Modi makes big statement against Congress-SP in Uttar Pradesh's BarabankiAcharya Krishnam dropped a bombshell, claiming that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had planned to overturn the landmark judgment, settling the decades-old title dispute and paving the way for the..DNA - Published | Lok Sabha polls: Lord Ram on my side, says SP candidate in Ayodhya fightAwadhesh Prasad, SP candidate from Faizabad, asserts BJP won't benefit from Ram temple. He believes Lord Ram's benevolence will ensure his Lok Sabha victory on May 20, challenging BJP's influence in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah attacks Uddhav Thackeray for no-show at Ayodhya eventUnion home minister Amit Shah confidently proclaims BJP's imminent victory in the upcoming election, highlighting massive turnout and criticizing opposition leaders. Shah emphasizes PM Modi's potential..IndiaTimes - Published | Did not attend Ram mandir opening fearing humiliation as I am Dalit: KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attempting to establish dictatorial rule in the country. He mentioned that the fear of humiliation prevented Modi from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress spoke of Ram temple purification a day after President Murmu's visit: PM Modi at a rally in OdishaPrime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized a senior Congress leader's proposal to cleanse Ayodhya's Ram temple upon the INDIA bloc's assumption of power. He emphasized that Nana Patole's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Ram is the idea of India, Congress can’t see as it uses foreign lens': PM ModiResponding to former Indian Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda’s recent attack on him over his visit to Ram Mandir and Ram Navami celebrations, Modi said that Congress is divorced from the..IndiaTimes - Published |
"Congress wants to make Hindus second-class citizens...": PM Modi in Telangana rallyPM Modi criticizes Congress, accuses them of anti-Hindu sentiment, aiming to marginalize Hindus. He targets Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda, highlighting controversial remarks. Modi also addresses issues..IndiaTimes - Published | Give BJP 400, ensure Congress can't put Babri lock on temple: PM ModiPM Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged a conspiracy of ‘vote jihad’ against him and said he wants over 400 seats so that Congress “cannot put a Babri lock on Ram Temple in Ayodhya”. Addressing..IndiaTimes - Published |
No plans to get SC verdict on Ram temple overturned if voted back to power: CongressCongress stands firm on Ayodhya verdict, criticizes BJP's stance changes. PM's credibility challenged by Congress leaders, accusing him of spreading lies and lacking faith in the Constitution.IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha elections 2024: Campaigning ends for crucial third phase, BJP and Congress clash on reservations and allegationsThe third phase of Lok Sabha elections witnessed intense campaigning, with 92 seats across 11 states and UTs at stake. Key contests include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. PM..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi's offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya, holds roadshowPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers and held a roadshow at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, for the first time since the consecration of the Ram temple on January 22. During a..IndiaTimes - Published | Ayodhya decks up for PM Modi's first visit since 'Pran Pratishtha', roadshowIndiaTimes - Published |
President Droupadi Murmu offers prayer at Ram temple in AyodhyaPresident Droupadi Murmu on Monday offered prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This was the President's first visit to the temple. Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel accompanied her during the..IndiaTimes - Published | President Droupadi Murmu was invited: Temple trust chief trashes Rahul claimChampat Rai, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, refuted the claim made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that President Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the consecration..IndiaTimes - Published |
Char Dham: 15 lakh online bookings in a fortnightThere were speculations that the Char Dham yatra would see a decrease in tourist numbers after the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. However, officials stated that advance bookings surpassed the 15..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha elections: 'Congress considered itself greater than Lord Ram,' says PM Modi at Chhattisgarh rallyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress during an election rally in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of considering themselves 'bigger than Lord Ram' and engaging in divisive..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ram Navami celebrations in Ayodhya: Ram Lalla's forehead illuminates with Surya tilakIndiaTimes - Published | Ayodhya is in incomparable bliss: PM Modi in Ram Navami greetingsIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi appeals for 'special' Ram Navami, Didi sees BJP riot plotRam Navami gains spotlight in Bengal's election campaigns with contrasting views from PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee. Trinamool designates it a holiday, PM mentions Ayodhya's idol installation, accuses..IndiaTimes - Published | Pomp and festivity to mark first Ram Navami after Ayodhya temple inaugurationRam Navami celebration at the new Ram Mandir in Ayodhya includes saffron flags, festive paraphernalia, 12.15pm ceremony at Ram Mandir in Wadala led by Mukund Kamat, Rathotsav in Dadar with 25,000..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ram Lalla 'Suryatilak' won't generate heat and warm up idol, say expertsHigh-intensity 'Suryatilak' at Ayodhya's Ram Temple features an infrared filter system to protect Ram Lalla during the 3.5-minute ritual, with collaborations from various scientific institutions for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'President Murmu barred from Ayodhya ceremony..': Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of targeting tribalsRahul Gandhi's election promises include a caste census, 30 lakh jobs, and youth apprenticeships. He criticizes the Modi government, BJP, and RSS for attacking tribal identity and religion, stressing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress razed Rajasthan temples, Rahul Gandhi doubted Army's valour: PM Narendra ModiModi accused Congress of demolishing temples in Rajasthan for appeasement. He criticized Congress for disrespecting Ram temple and boycotting the pran pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, while praising..IndiaTimes - Published | 'If not India, who else will grant citizenship to persecuted minorities': PM Modi attacks opposition over CAA in UP rallyDuring an election rally in Pilibhit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress and the Samajwadi Party of opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act, attributing it to what he termed as..IndiaTimes - Published |
