RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat seen in this screengrab from the event.
Credit: X/ANI
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Devotees throng Ram temple in Ayodhya
Shobha Yatra of ISKCON temple underway in Mumbai
A huge number of devotees arrive at Hanuman temple in Patna
WATCH | Pooja performed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on Ram Navmi first time since consecration
Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra tweets "Divya Abhisheka of Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, on the occasion of Ram Navami"
Here’s what Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, said on Ram Navami celebrations at the temple
"The first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya is a generational milestone. This is a day crores of Indians waited for," says PM
'The first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya is a generational milestone, weaving together centuries of devotion with a new era of hope and progress. This is a day crores of Indians waited for. Innumerable people devoted their lives to this sacred cause. May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram always remain upon us and guide our paths towards righteousness and peace, illuminating our lives with wisdom and courage,' he wrote on X.
Ranchi Police issues clarification on drone video, says will take action against those spreading misleading message
'Legal action will be taken against anti-social elements who post misleading messages on social media with the intention of disrupting public order,' they said.
"It is a standard procedure (SOP) to conduct a survey using a drone camera to maintain law and order. The house owner was instructed to remove the construction material found during the drone survey," it added.
'Ranchi police ready to deal with anti-social elements and rioters. In view of Ram Navami, a mock drill was organised' yesterday, Ranchi Police tweeted.
Jharkhand's capital city Ranchi has had a history of violence on Ram Navmi, and cops say they are 'ready' for today.
'Ranchi Police's message to the rioters is that they will be dealt with strictly.'
'Actively present around religious places, squares and intersections to maintain law and order on the occasion of the festival,' tweets Patna Police.
Last year, Bihar witnessed riots around Sasaram on March 30, wherein there were clashes and stones were pelted at local mosque. A madrasa in Bihar Sharif was vandalised and library set on fire. Over 77 people were arrested and 12 FIRs loged.
Watch | Visuals of ‘Aarti’ being performed at Ram Temple in Ayodhya
UP CM performs 'Kanya Puja' in Gorakhpur, UP on the occasion of Ram Navami
HM Amit Shah visits Ram Temple in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh to offer prayers
WATCH | LIVE webcast of celebrations at Ram Temple in Ayodhya
'May our homes light up with peace, joy and prosperity! Happy Ram Navami to all celebrating,' tweets CSK
'Surya tilak' illuminates Ram Lalla's forehead.
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'After around 500 years, the celebration of Lord Ram's birth is taking place at his birthplace': UP CM Yogi
With Lord Ram's blessing, we have taken the resolve to establish Ram Rajya: Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur
LoP Suvendu Adhikari attends Ram Navami ‘Shobha Yatra’ at New Town Ram Temple in Kolkata
'After my Nalbari rally, I watched the Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla. Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me,' tweets PM Modi
'The grand Ram Navami in Ayodhya is historic. May this Surya Tilak bring energy to our lives and may it inspire our nation to scale new heights of glory,' he added.
BJP candidate from Chandni Chowk Praveen Khandelwal visits Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place on the occasion of Ram Navami.
"This is first Ram Navami after Ram Temple inauguration. I have taken blessings at Hanuman Temple. I believe NDA government will be formed. BJP will win all the 7 seats in Delhi. The way Arvind Kejriwal has betrayed people of Delhi, people will make BJP victorious," said Khandelwal after his visit.
AAP leader and party candidate from West Delhi, Mahabal Mishra, offered prayers at Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya earlier today on the occasion of Ram Navami
West Bengal: 'Shobha Yatra' is taken out by devotees in Jalpaiguri on the occasion of Ram Navami
'Police are putting too much pressure on Ram Navami Akhara procession, which is going to be taken out today': BJP leader Agnimitra Paul
"...Police are putting too much pressure on Ram Navami Akhara procession, which is going to be taken out today...like DJ cannot be played, a certain time is scheduled and more than four vehicles cannot be taken out. Timing has not been looked at during Muharram but it has been during Ram Navami and Durga Puja; we are not going to tolerate this anymore...West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says that she is a Hindu, however, she is an anti-Hindu," said Paul from Kharagpur, West Bengal.
BJP candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, posts video of visit to Ayodhya Ram temple on Jan 22 on the occasion of Ram Navami
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attended the 43rd Ram Navami yatra in Mehsana today
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nagpur Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Congress candidate from Nagpur Vikas Thakre perform puja before Ram Navami 'shobha yatra'
'During Ramzan when there was an election code, (but) it was not stopped... Don't you (Akbaruddin Owaisi and Asaduddin Owaisi) think that today on Ram Navami we should also celebrate our festival. What right do you have to stop our procession?': BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha
Latha told reporters that stopping the Ram Navami 'shobha yatra' because of the election model code of conduct was a violation of rights. "This is a conspiracy. Aren't the Hindu-Muslim brothers one? Isn't Shri Ram Navami as important as Ramzan for them (state government)? We want every Muslim brother to celebrate Ramzan and pray at the Masjid...What right does the government have that during Ramzan when there was an election code, it was not stopped...Don't you (Akbaruddin Owaisi and Asaduddin Owaisi) think that today on Ram Navami we should also celebrate our festival. What right do you have to stop our procession?..."
Kashmiri Pandits took out a shobha yatra in Srinagar and celebrated Ram Navami today
Calcutta High Court has given 'conditional' permission to Vishwa Hindu Parishad to take out Ram Navami procession in West Bengal's Howrah. Last year, incidents of violence were reported in Hooghly and Howrah.
Banerjee's outrageous remark, labelling Ram Navami as a riot day, reeks of political opportunism at its worst. Her divisive tactics have hit a new low, stooping to the level of inciting violence for her own gain.BJP's West Bengal unit's official 'X' post
Ranchi Police on high alert for Ram Navami
Ranchi police officials are on high alert today after drone surveillance in the Main Road, Hindpiri and Daily Market areas of the city revealed that stones were kept on the roofs of eight houses located in Hindpiri and Daily Market area. Police have sent notices to all eight house owners.
Kotwali DySP said that the landlords have been asked to remove the stones from the roof as soon as possible. If there is any dispute during the procession, the person on whose roof the stones were found will be held accountable.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao participates at Kalyana Mahotsav at Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Hyderabad on the occasion of Ram Navami
Ram Rajya will be established by the greatness in our character. Ram is the piousness in our character. Ram is an ideal son, father and ruler. I extend my greetings to all on the occasion of Ramnavami... Our spiritual life is indeed run by the cultural constitution of Sanatan but the country is run by its constitution which has given us voting rights. I want people to vote for the govt which is nationalist and connected to the roots of Sanatan. I appeal to people to vote for a govt which protects the cultural heritage and makes the country an economic superpower... On this Ramnavami, it's our resolution to establish Ram Rajya in the country and the values of Ram Rajya to be spread in the entire world...Yoga guru Baba Ramdev in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Watch: Devotees offer prayers at Shree Kalaram Mandir
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visits Ram Temple and offers prayer on the occasion of Ram Navami, in Sambhalpur.
WATCH: 'Sandhya Aarti' being performed at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya
Glimpses of Ram Navami festivities through the day across the country
BJP leaders Sanjay Seth and CP Singh flash swords during a procession on the occasion of the ‘Ram Navami’ festival, in Ranchi
Devotees participate in a 'Ram Navami' procession, at Berhampore in Murshidabad district,
Devotees dressed as Hindu deities during a religious procession on the occasion of 'Ram Navami' festival at Durgiana Temple, in Amritsar
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Congress leader Vikas Thakre take part in a 'Ram Navami' procession, in Nagpur
Kashmiri Pandits participate in a religious procession on the occasion of 'Ram Navami' festival, in Srinagar
Priests perform ‘pooja’ at Ram Mandir on the occasion of the Ram Navami festival, in Mumbai, Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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