In an event regarded as the pinnacle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist aspirations, millions of Indians watched the opening of a massive Hindu temple on Monday, months before he attempts to win an unprecedented third term in office. After more than 30 years of construction, the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, a temple dedicated … Read more
In the Indian city of Ayodhya, elaborate presents have begun to arrive as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets ready to dedicate a large Hindu temple, which he hopes would increase his prospects of winning an unprecedented third election in a matter of months. The expansive Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, though not yet finished, carries out Prime … Read more
In the holy city of Ayodhya, northern India, frantic preparations were under way on Wednesday to commemorate the dedication of a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Ram, the most venerated god in Hinduism. With the Ram Mandir launching on Monday, a decades-long Hindu nationalist goal would be fulfilled, which is likely to resonate with voters … Read more
An emotive message was sent by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the start of an 11-day ‘anushthan’, or special ceremony, in the run-up to the major Ram Mandir consecration, which is set for January 22 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya temple city. There are just eleven days remaining till Ramlala is … Read more
