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Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday, January 22. As the preparations to celebrate the "historic" day are underway across the country, here's a quick recap of pran pratishtha, darshan, and aarti timings. The sacred ceremony of Pran Pratishtha is scheduled to take place on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Ayodhya next week, with thousands of Indian Americans likely to attend a series of events beginning this week. «Ayodhya is re-emerging from destruction and neglect, epitomising the eternal nature of Sanātana Dharma. The upcoming consecration at Ram Lalla Mandir after 550 years is bringing immense joy to the city and nearly a billion Hindus across the world,» Kalyan Viswanathan, president of the Hindu University of America said in a blog post. The consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya temple wiil be held on January 22.

, there will be no flight arrivals or departures from 10.20 am to 12.45 pm every day till January 26 in connection with the Republic Day preparations and celebrations, an official said earlier in the day. In a statement, the airline said that due to flypast rehearsals for the Republic Day parade, airspace restrictions have been imposed around Delhi airport from January 19 to January 26.

Ram Mandir consecration ceremony live? You can now live stream this monumental event from the comfort of your home! Multiplex giant PVR Inox has tied up with news channel Aaj Tak, to enable millions across the country, to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event. PVR Inox will broadcast the ceremony live through more than 160+ cinema halls across more than 70 states in India.

devotee from Lucknow on Friday handed over '56 bhog prasad' that would be offered to Ram Lalla 'first' after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. Sajal Gupta said that he was told by Ram Temple's chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das that the first prasad, which would be offered to Lord Ram after the Pran Pratishtha, would be given by him. «I have brought this 56 bhog prasad from Lucknow.

Congress MP posing with a few people wearing the same 'Bajrang Bali' masks. "Rahul Gandhi Ji promoting the traditional art of mask making, celebrating neo-vaishnavite culture of Majuli, celebrating #UnityInDiversity," the post read. These video and pictures of Rahul Gandhi's “Bajrang Bali" avatar emerged as the nation awaits the inauguration of the grand Ayodhya Ram temple on January 22.

Ayodhya Ram temple opening: The Maharashtra government has reportedlt declared a public holiday on the day of the inauguration of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on January 22. A notice declaring the state-wide holiday was shared by news agency ANI on Friday. The Ayodhya Ram Temple's 'pran pratishtha' ceremony is set to take place with grandeur on January 22.

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PTI. There will be no flight arrivals or departures at the Delhi airport from 10.20 am to 12.45 pm every day from January 19 to January 26 in connection with the Republic Day preparations and celebrations, said the report citing an official. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has revised NOTAM (notice to airmen) to introduce the new restrictions.

The entire nation will be joining in the celebration of the Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22. To allow the people of Madhya Pradesh to actively participate in the festivities, all state government offices and institutes will remain closed until 2.30 pm on January 22, as mentioned in the notification.

Republic Day on January 26th, heightened security measures will lead to airspace restrictions in the national capital for a total of 11 days this month, encompassing both Republic Day preparations and celebrations. As per officials, the airspace curbs are scheduled from January 19 to 25, along with additional restrictions on January 26 and 29.

Gujarat traders have decided that they will be paying one day's salary to employees to celebrate the day, reported ToI. Traders have decided to gift their employees with a 'token bonus' which is equivalent to one day's salary to mark the special occasion. The initiative was kickstarted by Sanjeev Chhajer, former chairman of JITO Ahmedabad, who offered a one-day salary bonus to his employees. Since then, the idea has gained momentum, with around 100 traders already joining the cause, and more expected to participate before January 22. «We give bonuses to our employees on Diwali, so I decided to give a small token to mark this day,» said Chhajer. Nandu Mundhra, a textile trader based in New Cloth Market, expressed who has nearly 25 workers said «I employ 25 people and will give them a day's salary as a bonus so that they can celebrate on January 22.» In addition to the 'token bonus,' some traders have chosen alternative ways to contribute to the festivities. Sanjay Shah, director of a tour and travel company, has decided to distribute sweets and gifts to residents of old-age homes and orphanages. This gesture reflects the spirit of giving and inclusion during this auspicious time. Even sweet shop owners are joining in the celebration by offering discounts on their delectable treats. Jaimin Patel, a sweet shop owner, shared, «We have announced a discount of 10% for January 22. We will give up to 30% discounts on orders above 5 kg on January 21 and 22.» This offer allows customers to indulge in the joyous atmosphere and enjoy some traditional sweets at a discounted price.

Ram Mandir Opening: Is January 22 a bank holiday? Check here Several politicians, industrialists, sportsmen, and celebrities have been invited to the Pran Pratishta ceremony which will also see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. Among the other industrialist invitees include Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Ratan Tata, Gautam Adani and TS Kalyanaraman, MD of Kalyan Jewellers.

Ayodhya and Ayutthaya, one in India and the other in Thailand. Separated by geographical boundaries, the two towns are united not just in name but also in faith with the religious fervour in the home of Ram finding echo 3,500 km away in a foreign land. As Ayodhya gets ready for the consecration of a grand Ram temple three days away, devotees in Ayutthaya are also preparing to join the celebrations.

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Ram temple consecration ceremony scheduled in Ayodhya, as per an order issued by the Ministry of Finance on January 18, The order specifies a half-day closing, effective until 2:30 PM, for Central Government Offices, Central Institutions, and Central Industrial Establishments on January 22, 2024. The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has also released an order allowing employees to participate in the 'Pran Pratishtha' celebration.

Republic Day on January 26th, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said in a statement on Thursday. This might result in long queues at some Metro stations, especially during peak hours during this period," the statement added. «Therefore, passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and allow for some additional time for their commute during these days. Passengers are requested to cooperate with the security personnel during security checks,» it further stated. Meanwhile, airspace restrictions will be in place in the national capital for 11 days this month given Republic Day preparations and celebrations. There will be airspace curbs from January 19 to 25 as well as on January 26 and 29. As per officials, landing or take-off of non-scheduled flights of scheduled airlines, and chartered flights will not be permitted from 10 am to 1.15 pm during the January 19-25 period. During this period, scheduled flights will not be impacted.

Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22, has prompted several states or central governments to declare it a public holiday or half day in honor of this significant Hindu event. The Department of Personnel and Training on Thursday announced that all central government offices will be closed for half day on January 22 on the occasion of the Pran Pratishta ceremony of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya Ram Temple.

UK celebrates Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony The UK declaration, signed by over 200 mandirs, community organizations, and associations nationwide, will be presented to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22. The powerful statement from Dharmic communities in the UK highlights shared joy and solidarity with the 1.5 billion global celebrants, warmly embracing the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.

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Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla, all central government offices, central institutions and central industrial establishments across the country would remain closed for half a day till 02:30 pm." “Various activities have been planned by organizations and groups of people across India and abroad to coincide with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya," said the order. National broadcaster Doordarshan has made elaborate arrangements for live telecast of the event.