Ramlala in Ayodhya

Historic Unveiling: Modi Ushers in ‘Divine India’ with Controversial Hindu Temple Inauguration Ahead of National Elections

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On January 22, a Hindu devotee in Ayodhya, India, was photographed with his face painted.

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

Tears and Devotion: PM Modi Begins Emotional Anushthan for Ram Temple, Marking a Historic Journey

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Indian PM Modi breaks down in tears and starts the 11-day "anushthan" for the consecration of the Ram temple.

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