"pran-pratishtha"

Devotees played Holi with flower petals and Gulal in the temple complex while Chappan Bhog -- an array of 56 dishes -- was offered to Lord Ram who was dressed in pink brocade.

Presenting the proposal for Ram Temple discussion, BJP MP Satyapal Singh stated that Lord Ram belongs to all, being an inspiration and ancestor for everyone, not just Hindus.

On the professional front, the Bollywood megastar is currently engrossed in shooting for the pan-Indian sci-fi movie 'Kalki 2898 AD'.

On the day of Pran Pratishtha, Anil Mishra, a trustee of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, announced the opening of 10 donation counters.

From Monday morning onwards, Ramalayams across Hyderabad conducted special rituals and pujas for devotees to ensure they coincide with the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.

"That is really great. Overwhelming. We feel it's a rare opportunity. I feel Lord Hanuman who is my deity, has personally invited me...We are so fortunate to witness this Pran Pratishta..." Chiranjeevi said

Ayodhya is fortified for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony with an array of security measures, including night vision devices and AI-equipped CCTV cameras. The event, expected to be attended by numerous VIPs, will witness the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning. 🌐🕊️ #AyodhyaSecurity #PranPratishtha

Addressing a press conference, AAP senior leader and MLA Dilip Pandey said that while the entire country is enthusiastically lined up to welcome Lord Ram, Delhi is not lagging behind.

Dhanushkodi is place where Lord Ram is believed to have taken the vow to defeat Ravana and proceeded to Lanka.

On her Instagram stories, Kangana expressed that the idol closely resembled the image she had envisioned for the face of God.

The 37-year-old spinner became the latest cricketer to be invited to the ceremony.

This momentous occasion, signifying the "life-giving" of the idol, has been preceded by a series of elaborate rituals since January 16, drawing upon ancient Vedic and Puranic traditions.