“(Today) is the beginning of a new time cycle,” Modi said at the new temple honoring Hindu deity Lord Ram. “After centuries of waiting, our Ram has arrived.” According to observers, the consecration of a contentious Hindu temple represents the country’s radical departure from its secular founding principles, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flouts laws … 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
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
