Is there any evidence of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya?
A group of nine archaeologists, who excavated the Ram Janmabhoomi site at Ayodhya for five years (1975-1979) and discovered ample evidence of a Ram temple below the Babri Mosque, have not been invited to the Ram Janmabhoomi Shilanyas (foundation stone laying) ceremony of a grand Ram temple at Ayodhya on August 5.
What is the estimated cost of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya?
Giri had pegged the construction cost of the temple at ₹300-400 crore, while making an estimate of ₹1,100 crore for building the entire complex on Ram Janambhoomi in December last year.
Will Ram temple in Ayodhya pave way to national unity and harmony?
An overwhelming number of leaders across the political spectrum on Wednesday welcomed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, with the ruling BJP hailing the moment as “historic” and the opposition hoping that it would pave the way for national unity and harmony.
What is BJP’s ‘Mandir’ movement?
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘bhoomi poojan’ in Ayodhya for the Ram temple, bringing to fruition the BJP’s ‘mandir’ movement that defined its politics for three decades, reactions from political leaders from ruling as well as opposition parties poured in.
What did Amarinder Singh tweet about Ayodhya?
Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh tweeted “my heartiest congratulations to the people of India on the historic foundation laying of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, which fulfills the long cherished desire of every Indian. Lord Ram’s universal message of Dharma remains the guiding light not just for India but for the world.
What does the Ayodhya Temple consecration mean for BJP?
The consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya today heralds the end of a three-decade long BJP-led political movement in the country, which saw the saffron party surge from a negligible presence in Lok Sabha to an absolute majority today.