News18 Afternoon Digest: Ram Lalla statue unveiled; PM Modi worshiped in Ayodhya temple and other stories

In today’s Afternoon Digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the consecration ceremony of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya; Tamil Nadu Police removed the LED screen from the temple, where Sitharaman was to watch the Ram temple programme, among other stories.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Live: Ram Lala’s 500 years of ‘exile’ ends, first darshan of ‘God’ in Ayodhya temple

The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony for the idol of Ram Lalla, representing the childhood form of Lord Ram, took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first look of the idol was unveiled when PM Modi applied kajal to Lord Ram. While the invitee list for the event has over 7,000 people, the selected list includes 506 A-listers. Prominent personalities invited to the event include Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani and sports icon Sachin Tendulkar. more updates

Ram Lalla statue unveiled: PM Modi worshiped, applied kajal on Ram Lalla. first glance

After the consecration ritual, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Ram Lalla. After worshiping, PM Modi was seen applying kajal to Ram Lalla. PM Modi led the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at the newly constructed Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. PM Modi had reached Ayodhya during the day to participate in the auspicious ceremony. Read more

‘Hindu-hating DMK’: Tamil Nadu Police removes screen where Sitharaman was to watch Ram temple event

As the nation awaits the grand “Pran Pratishtha” ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the LED screens installed at the Kamakshi Amman temple to watch live streaming of the temple inauguration were removed on Monday morning. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was to watch the live telecast of the Ram temple from Kamakshi Amman temple. The development came after Sitharaman accused the Tamil Nadu government of denying permission to install LED screens to watch the live telecast of the consecration of the Ayodhya Ram temple. Read more

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt take buggy ride in Ayodhya with Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal. Watch

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are in Ayodhya where they are attending the historic Ram Temple inauguration ceremony. On Monday, a video of the couple surfaced on social media in which they were seen enjoying a buggy ride in the city. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal also joined these two. Read more

Stunning photos capture Ayodhya’s grand Ram temple, colorful decorations, joy of devotees amid festivities

Devotees participating in the Pran Pratistha ceremony at the Ram temple are continuously moving towards the temple town. Locals and devotees gathered on both sides of the road, waving saffron flags and dancing happily to songs dedicated to Lord Ram. Ayodhya was filled with religious fervor, and even the biting cold could not dampen the enthusiasm of those who gathered here to witness this historic moment. The holy city is all set to welcome Lord Ram, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to attend the consecration ceremony. Read more

Ram Mandir Reactions Live: Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj expresses gratitude, says ‘I am the luckiest on earth now’

The day of the auspicious and much-awaited “consecration” ceremony of the idol of Lord Ram Lalla at the newly constructed Ram Janmabhoomi temple in the temple city of Ayodhya has finally arrived with much fanfare. Many celebrities including Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher, Amitabh Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt also reached Ayodhya to participate in the celebrations of Ram Lalla’s homecoming. more updates