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Ram Temple Trust will meet on July 7 to decide future action: VHP chief

The Ram Temple Trust is set to meet in Ayodhya on July 7 to tackle the fallout from the resignations of two prominent officials amid troubling allegations of donation mismanagement. VHP chief Alok Kumar voiced hopes for appointing a new CEO to efficiently oversee temple activities, underlining the critical need…

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'Shocked & saddened': Ram Temple Trust vows fair probe into donation row

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has pledged a thorough investigation into alleged donation embezzlement, confirming the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra. The Trust expressed shock and sadness over the reports, assuring devotees that all donated items, including silver bricks and jewelry, are secure.

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Ram temple donation row: SIT flags security lapses, SOP violations as probe widens

A Special Investigation Team has uncovered serious mismanagement and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The preliminary report details violations of Standard Operating Procedures, including lax security during cash counting and improper handling of donation box keys. Eight individuals have been arrested as the investigation into…

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'BJP gang won't escape God's audit': Akhilesh Yadav trains guns on Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP over the Ram Mandir donation row, linking Champat Rai's resignation to alleged financial irregularities. Yadav accused the party of corruption, stating their 'empire of Lanka' built on arrogance is crumbling. He also drew parallels to the NEET-UG paper leak, suggesting more accountability…

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chief Champat Rai resigns on moral grounds amid donation row

Amidst allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, Champat Rai has resigned as General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on moral grounds. Trust member Anil Mishra has also stepped down. This follows the UP government forming a SIT to investigate the claims, with an…

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Ram temple donation 'embezzlement': Opposition parties question timing of FIR

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have intensified their criticism of the BJP government following an FIR lodged over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress state chief Ajay Rai questioned the timing and scope of the police action, suggesting influential individuals…

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Status of over 40-kg silver donated to Ram temple not known: Jewellers association north India head

A Lucknow-based jeweller has stated he is unaware of the whereabouts of a three-kilogram silver lamp he anonymously donated to the Ram temple. He also confirmed the India Bullion and Jewellers Association donated 39.26 kg of silver items. The jeweller expressed faith in the temple trust amidst allegations of fund…

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Akhilesh Yadav questions Ram Temple Trust clarification on donation row

In a brewing controversy, allegations regarding financial irregularities in the donations for the Ram Temple have surfaced. Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has raised calls for enhanced transparency, challenging the explanations offered by the temple Trust. Reports indicate that substantial sums in donations are reportedly untraceable. Meanwhile, authorities…

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Ayodhya: Ram Temple authorities appeal devotees from nearby areas to postpone their visit

The influx is attributed to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where devotees take a holy dip before visiting the Ram temple. Read further on Dynamite News:

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With no iron or steel, Ayodhya temple is a study in sandstone

Ayodhya Ram Temple: The majestic Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India, is a new-age architectural marvel built with dedication to Lord Ram, using elegant sandstones and overcoming engineering challenges, marking the advent of a new era.

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Ravichandran Ashwin receives invitation for Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been extended an invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

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Consecration rituals begin at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: There are 121 “acharyas” who are conducting the rituals and Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid is overseeing, coordinating and directing all proceedings of the “anushthan”

The Hindu

Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony | Classical Indian instruments to be played; musicians from across India will perform

‘Pran Pratishtha’ at Ram temple in Ayodhya will begin at 12.20 p.m. and is expected to be completed by 1 p.m.

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Idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru's Arun Yogiraj selected for installation at Ram temple: temple trust

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, temple trust’s general secretary Champat Rai

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Akhilesh Yadav, Meira Kumar receive Ram Temple invitation

In a letter to Ram Janmabhoomi Theerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai, the SP chief thanked him for the invitation received on Saturday morning.

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Religious leaders slam ‘politicisation’ of Ram temple consecration

Top religious leaders came out in public criticising the way the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is taking over the ‘Pran Pratistha’ (consecration) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to inaugurate the ‘semi-constructed’ temple for ‘political gains’.

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Ayodhya | Building a city around a temple

With a master plan for 2031, and 250 projects worth over ₹80,000 crore simultaneously being executed by 34 executive agencies, Ayodhya, the site of the Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh, is evolving into Hindutva’s new capital

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Ram temple complex will be ‘atmanirbhar’ in its own way, statue of ‘Jatayu’ installed: Champat Rai

Ram temple complex in Ayodhya to be 'atmanirbhar' with sewage and water treatment plants, facilities for elderly and specially-abled.

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VHP invites Advani, Joshi for consecration ceremony of Ram temple

Senior VHP and RSS leaders met L.K. Advani and M.M. Joshi and invited them for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in January

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20 Archakas to be selected for Ram Lalla Temple worship in Ayodhya

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla Temple on January 22, 20 'Archakas' (Priests) of the Ramanand sect will be selected for the proper worship of Ramlalla in the Shri Ram temple at Ayodhya. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bharat Jodo Yatra Day 120: Rahul Gandhi Resumes Yatra In UP; To Enter Haryana In Evening

The Congress Bharat Jodo Yatra resumed on Thursday after a night halt at Ailum village in Shamli. Read on for details:

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: Earthquake-resistant Ayodhya Ram Temple will last for over 1,000 yrs, says project manager

AYODHYA: The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be earthquake-resistant and sturdy enough to last over 1,000 years, said the members of the temple trust which invited mediapersons on Tuesday for an on-site inspection. They expressed satisfaction over the pace of construction work and hoped that it would be opened for…

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: Ram Temple in Ayodhya will open to devotees in Jan 2024

AYODHYA: After the grand celebrations of Ayodhya Deepotsav this year, the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the first time welcomed the media to see the construction of the grand Ram temple on Tuesday.

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Ayodhya Ram temple to cost about ₹1,800 crore: Trust

Construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya expected to be completed by December 2023

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