सहस्त्र नाम तत्तुन्यं राम नाम वरानने॥
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Ayodhya around 9:30am. He is first scheduled to arrive in Lucknow, from where he'll proceed his journey to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi'. Several top leaders, including some from Congress, took to Twitter to welcome the historic day and chant 'Jai Shree Ram'. The 'bhumi pujan' of the grand temple in Ayodhya, at a spot where devotees believe that Lord Ram was born, is said to take place at 12:40 pm, which is the 'muhurat' for the foundation stone laying ceremony.
PM Modi along with CM Adityanath and 175 people who figure in a select guest list of seers and politicians will attend the ceremony. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has posted a controversial advertisement in today's 'Saamana' with picture of Babri Masjid demolition with Balasaheb Thackeray's statement: "I am proud of those who did this".
14:10 - With the construction of this temple, not only history is being made, but is being repeated. The way boatmen to tribals helped Lord Ram, the way children helped Lord Krishna lift Govardhan mountain, similarly, with everyone's efforts temple construction will be completed. I believe that this grand Ram temple to be built in Ayodhya, like the name of Shri Ram, will reflect the rich heritage of Indian culture. I believe it will inspire the entire humanity till eternity
13:51 - 'Jai Siyaram'. This call is resonating not only in the city of Lord Ram but throughout the world today. I express gratitude to all citizens of this nation, Indian diaspora across the world and all the devotees of Lord Ram on today's pious occasion. A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent. Today Ram janmbhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again - that had been going on for centuries
13:40 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the stage, urges attendees to chant 'Jai Siya Ram', says, "This chant is not just echoing in Ayodhya but in the entire world."
13:30 - We'd taken a resolution. I remember the then RSS chief Balasaheb Deoras telling us that we'll have to struggle for 20-30 yrs, only then will this be fulfilled. We struggled for 30 years & in the 30th year, we've attained the joy of fulfilling our resolution. Our country believes in 'Vasudev Kutubhkam' i.e. World is One Family. We believe in taking everyone along. Today is a new beginning of a new India: RSS Chief
13:28 - Poore desh mein aaj anand ki lehar hai. Sadiyon ki aas poore hone ka anand hai. Sabse bada anand hai Bharat ko atmanirbhar banane ke liye jis atma vishwas ki awashikta thi uska sagun-saakaar adhishthan aaj ho raha hai: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at Ayodhya
13:27 - So many people had sacrificed, they couldn't be here physically. There are some who couldn't come here, Advani ji must be at his home watching this. There are some who should've come but couldn't be invited because of the situation (COVID-19): Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Chief. #RamMandir
13:21 - President Congratulates All on Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan
President Ram Nath Kovind congratulates all on the inauguration of Ram Mandir construction! The temple of Lord Rama is being constructed in accordance with the process of justice and with the enthusiasm of public and social harmony. The temple complex, I believe, will become a symbol of modern India based on the ideals of Ram Rajya, he said.
13:16 - Amid the Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan in Ayodhya, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says Lord Rama is the manifestation of the best human qualities.
13:12 - Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' concludes. Stage event to follow shortly. PM Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and President of Ram Mandir Trust Nitya Gopal Das will be on stage for the event.
12:56 - Divya Darshans of Bhagwan Shri Ram Lalla Virajman from Shri Ram Janmbhoomi complex.
12:41 - Priest at Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' says nine bricks, sent by devotees of Lord Rama from around the world in 1989, have been kept at the site. 100 out of 2.75 lakh with 'Jai Shri Ram' engraving have been taken.
12:34 - BJP members and workers perform special prayers at the party office in Kamalalayam, Tamil Nadu, as the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple is underway in Ayodhya.
12:30 - PM Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat take part in 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya.
12:21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya.
12:16 - Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu along with his spouse read out Ramayana with the personal staff at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas on the auspicious occasion of the Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan.
11:59 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi plants a Parijat sapling, considered a divine plant, ahead of foundation stone-laying of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
11:56 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented with a headgear, silver 'mukut' and stole by Sri Gaddinsheen Premdas Maharaj, head priest of 10th-century Hanuman Garhi Temple.
11:48 - Rangoli depicting Ram Temple, made at Bharatiya Janata Party's office in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
11:39 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ayodhya for foundation stone-laying of #RamTemple, received by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others.
Social distancing norms followed by those present to receive the Prime Minister.
11:30 - We're celebrating 'Bhoomi Poojan' of #RamMandir. After a struggle of over 400 yrs & several sacrifices, we finally have a token of justice. We thank PM: Mahendra Sapa, President (Washington DC chapter), Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, organiser of celebration in Washington DC.
11:21 - USA: Members of the Indian community gathered outside the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to celebrate the foundation laying ceremony of #RamTemple in #Ayodhya
11:15 - Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan is a signature event- Swami Chidananda Saraswati
This event will give a glimpse of India's 'unity in diversity'. It will bridge gaps and bring people together. We all are one- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'
11:11 - PM to Visit Hanuman Garhi Temple on Arrival in Ayodhya
As per tradition, PM Narendra Modi will first visit the 10th century Hanuman Garhi Temple on arrival in Ayodhya. Premises of the temple were sanitised earlier today. He will later proceed to Ram Janmabhoomi site to offer prayers to Ram Lalla and lay the foundation stone for Ram Temple.
11:00 - Ayodhya has united everyone, says BJP leader Uma Bharti at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya.
10:56 - Patanjali Yogpeeth to Make Grand 'Gurukul' in Ayodhya: Ramdev
India's biggest fortune that we're witnessing Ram Mandir event. To establish 'Ram Rajya' in this nation, Patanjali Yogpeeth will make a grand 'gurukul' in Ayodhya. People from all over the world will be able to study Ved, Ayurved here: Yoga Guru Ramdev at Ram Janambhoomi site.
10:44 - Willpower Shown by PM Made Him Tallest Leader Today: MP CM
Referring to the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan event today, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the 'mahayagya' which started 500 years ago is culminating today. He says, the willpower shown by PM Modi has made him the tallest leader of India in the last 500 years.
10:42 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrives at venue of Ram Temple Bhoomi Poojan in Ayodhya.
09:59 - Visual from Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Central Office Havan and Pujan ahead of Ram Mandir foundation stone laying ceremony.
09:57 - BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya expresses delight ahead of the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan ceremony in Ayodhya today.
09:55 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Congratulates Indians Ahead of Ram Temple Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony
09:53 - Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates replica of Ayodhya Ram Temple at Puri Beach, Odisha.
