Ayodhya’s Ramleela draws large crowds amid Navratri festivities

September 25, 2025 3:11 PM

Ayodhya’s Ramleela draws large crowds amid Navratri festivities

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, has been immersed in devotion as Navratri festivities continue with fervour. Adding to the spiritual atmosphere, the seventh edition of Ramleela is underway, staging episodes from the Ramayan and drawing growing crowds. Actor Rahull Bhuchar, who played the role of Lord Ram, said he was humbled by the response. “I am overwhelmed. I feel 18–20 crore people would have watched Ramleela from their homes on television,” he said. Bhuchar also extended a warm ...

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay to visit India from September 3-6

September 3, 2025 1:05 PM

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay to visit India from September 3-6

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, accompanied by his spouse Aum Tashi Doma, and Je Khenpo Trulku Jigme Choedra, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan, will be on an official visit to India from September 3 to 6, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. The visit will begin with the Consecration Ceremony of the Royal Bhutan Temple at Rajgir, Bihar, on September 4. The temple, built on land provided by the Bihar government, symbolizes the shared spiritual and cultural heritage of Bud...

Deepotsav 2024: Ayodhya sets two Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas and mass diya rotation

October 30, 2024 10:11 PM

Deepotsav 2024: Ayodhya sets two Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas and mass diya rotation

Ayodhya created history during the grand 'Deepotsav 2024' celebrations by setting two Guinness World Records on Wednesday evening. The district administration, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, illuminated the banks of the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps), marking the world’s largest display of oil lamps. Another milestone was achieved with the most people performing 'diya' rotation simultaneously. Officials confirmed that the records were awarded ...

“Today Ayodhya is in unparalleled joy”: PM Modi extends wishes on Ram Navami, first after ‘Pran Pratishtha’ at Ram temple

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

“Today Ayodhya is in unparalleled joy”: PM Modi extends wishes on Ram Navami, first after ‘Pran Pratishtha’ at Ram temple

As Ayodhya gears up for the first Ram Navami celebrations on Wednesday after the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony at the Ram temple,  Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that after waiting for five centuries, the people have gotten the privilege of celebrating the festival in this manner. "This is the first Ram Navami when our Ram Lalla has been enthroned in the grand Ram temple of Ayodhya. Today, Ayodhya is in unparalleled joy in this celebration of Rama Navami. After waiting for...