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Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan updates: BJP hails it as 'Historic'; Opposition hopes for unity

By Anuj Cariappa

| Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 23:13 [IST]

Ayodhya, Aug 05: The 'bhumi pujan' of the grand temple in Ayodhya, at a spot where devotees believe that Lord Ram was born, took place at 12:40 pm, which is the 'muhurat' for the foundation stone laying ceremony.

Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan LIVE: Honoured to be here on this historic day says PM Modi

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11:13 PM, 5 Aug

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.

9:33 PM, 5 Aug

According to the state health department, Gujarat's COVID-19 tally reached 66,777 with 1,073 patients testing positive on Wednesday while 23 patients died from the virus, taking the overall toll to 2,557, PTI reported.

9:33 PM, 5 Aug

Uttarakhand: Earthen lamps have been lit in the premises of Badrinath & Gopinath temples in Chamoli on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Pujan' of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Uttarakhand: Earthen lamps have been lit in the premises of Badrinath & Gopinath temples in Chamoli on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Pujan' of #RamMandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/HwT8sK4KhV
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020

9:32 PM, 5 Aug

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari performed the Aarti of Shri Ram at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai to celebrate the occasion of the Bhoomi Puja ceremony performed at the Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya earlier today: Governor's Office

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari performed the Aarti of Shri Ram at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai to celebrate the occasion of the Bhoomi Puja ceremony performed at the Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya earlier today: Governor's Office pic.twitter.com/2p8zxPjpJW
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020

9:28 PM, 5 Aug

Haryana: People light earthen lamps in the premises of Mata Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula, on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Poojan' of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Haryana: People light earthen lamps in the premises of Mata Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula, on the occasion of 'Bhoomi Poojan' of #RamTemple in Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/yKVwWELi1j
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020

8:51 PM, 5 Aug

Ram Mandir digital billboard comes up in New York’s Times Square

8:50 PM, 5 Aug

A blessed day in Ayodhya, tweets PM Modi

8:50 PM, 5 Aug

Today is a historic day in our country, every Indian wanted construction of Ram Mandir to begin. Rajiv Gandhi ji had opened the lock in 1985, he said in 1989 that there will be Ram Rajya & temple should be built. If someone tries to take credit, it is wrong: Kamal Nath, Congress

8:49 PM, 5 Aug

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat offers prayers at the banks of Saryu river

8:49 PM, 5 Aug

Once the nerve centre of Ram temple movement, VHP headquarters in Delhi celebrates Ayodhya ground breaking ceremony

6:28 PM, 5 Aug

PM Modi's mother watches Ayodhya Ram Temple ceremony

6:28 PM, 5 Aug

Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan' a golden occasion, follows years of struggle: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat

5:47 PM, 5 Aug

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth presented an idol of Lord Ram to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, earlier today.

5:42 PM, 5 Aug

Karnataka: AC Gurumurthy, an artist from Bengaluru creates a portrait of Lord Ram using a manual typewriter. He says,\"I dedicate this portrait to Ram Temple. I hope world recognises our culture & religion.\" Foundation stone laying event of Ram Mandir was held in Ayodhya today.

Karnataka: AC Gurumurthy, an artist from Bengaluru creates a portrait of Lord Ram using a manual typewriter. He says,"I dedicate this portrait to Ram Temple. I hope world recognises our culture & religion."

Foundation stone laying event of #RamMandir was held in Ayodhya today. pic.twitter.com/MRPLtKolLz
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020

5:34 PM, 5 Aug

Family members of Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu donate Rs 5 lakh each for ongoing fight against Covid-19 and construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

4:53 PM, 5 Aug

Retired teacher Subhash Salkar, who was glued to the TV since Wednesday morning to watch the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for Ram temple in Ayodhya, says he would like to visit the city at least once before he dies. Salkar, a BJP leader, was part of a group of 750-odd `karsevaks' (volunteers) from Goa who were present in Ayodhya when Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6, 1992. Union AYUSH minister Shripad Naik as well as former Defence Minister late Manohar Parrikar were also in that group, Salkar, 71, reminisced. "If there were no restrictions due to COVID-19, I would have certainly traveled to Ayodhya to witness the ceremony," he said.

4:52 PM, 5 Aug

RamTemple has been the demand of people from past many years. Congress welcomed the decision of Supreme Court with an open heart. Lord Ram is loved by all and he is above any political consideration. Politics and faith must be kept apart: Congress leader Anand Sharma

4:24 PM, 5 Aug

The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu has sent gold and silver coins, holy soil collected from the Kamakshi temple and the mutt, besides Vasthu (traditional Indian system of architecture) materials to be used in the Bhoomi pujan for constructing the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

4:22 PM, 5 Aug

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh congratulates people of the country on foundation laying of Ram temple in Ayodhya, says it fulfils a "long cherished desire" of every Indian.

4:19 PM, 5 Aug

Madhya Pradesh: Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan watched the live telecast of 'Bhoomi Poojan' of Ram Temple today and offered prayers, at BJP office in Indore.

Madhya Pradesh: Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan watched the live telecast of 'Bhoomi Poojan' of #RamTemple today and offered prayers, at BJP office in Indore. pic.twitter.com/YTKZyhDpgr
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2020

4:19 PM, 5 Aug

It is a historic day. The construction of Ram Temple has started in Ayodhya today after sacrifices, wait and patience of generations. Indians and many people from across the world were waiting for this day for centuries: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

4:16 PM, 5 Aug

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Ram Mandir at Ayodhya on Wednesday, the temple town of Udupi in southern Karnataka is missing its most beloved seer, Swami Vishwesha Teertha of Pejawar mutt, who was in the forefront of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Swami Vishwesha Teertha, who passed away on Decemeber 29 last year, would have been the happiest man at the time of the Bhoomi Poojan on this day if he were alive.

4:00 PM, 5 Aug

India is a secular country. Prime Minister has violated the oath of the office by laying the foundation stone of RamMandir. This is the day of the defeat of democracy and secularism and success of Hindutva: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

3:18 PM, 5 Aug

It’s a very important day for us. People were waiting from many years for a Ram temple on Ram Janmabhoomi. Today that dream has come true. We are proud of PM Modi who has fulfilled this dream. This temple will strengthen peace and humanity in country: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal

3:17 PM, 5 Aug

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Wednesday offered prayers with his family at his residence on the occasion of Bhoomi Puja for the construction of Ram Temple. "The Vice President described the construction of the temple as a re-coronation of the highest human values of truth, morality, and ideals that the Maryada Purushottam epitomized during his life," his office said in a tweet.

3:15 PM, 5 Aug

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa says it is a good day that the foundation stone for Ram Temple has been laid. A beautiful temple will come up, but there is Kashi Vishwanath and Krishna Janmasthan temples which have to be liberated.

3:13 PM, 5 Aug

Karnataka Chief Minister, B S Yediyurappa and his cabinet colleagues also greeted the people for the grand ground breaking ceremony. Yediyurappa wrote, from being a Kar Sevak in December 1992 to living the moment where the foundation stone was laid by our PM is a dream come true.

3:13 PM, 5 Aug

Today is a historic and proud day for India, Shah said while lauding the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Ram Temple at Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhumi Pujan and laid the foundation stone for the grand Ram Temple. A golden chapter in history has been written. A golden chapter in the history of the great Indian culture and civilisation has started a new era, Shah also wrote on Twitter in Hindi.

3:13 PM, 5 Aug

9:54 PM, 4 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Ayodhya on Wednesday for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram temple. He will spend three hours in the city during which he will also visit the Hanuman Garhi temple or Lord Hanuman.

9:54 PM, 4 Aug

The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has invited 175 guests for the foundation stone-laying ceremony. These include 135 seers belonging to as many spiritual traditions.

9:55 PM, 4 Aug

The invitation list for the ceremony has been prepared only after discussions with BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, lawyer K Parasaran and other dignitaries, the trust’s general secretary, Champat Rai, said on Monday.

9:55 PM, 4 Aug

Concerned over the spread of coronavirus, the authorities are encouraging others not to come to the temple town, asking them to mark the occasion by celebrating at their homes.

9:56 PM, 4 Aug

The groundbreaking ceremony will be telecast live on National broadcaster Doordarshan. The telecast will begin with Deepotsav on Tuesday evening at 7 PM (August 4) and shall also cover the main event on August 5.

9:56 PM, 4 Aug

Roads leading to Ayodhya display hoardings with the picture of the proposed Ram temple and of Ram Lalla, the infant Ram, the deity now housed in a makeshift temple.

9:56 PM, 4 Aug

Around the town’s Hanumangarhi area – named after a well-known temple which Modi will visit on Wednesday – both police sirens and ‘bhajans’ in praise of Ram are heard.

9:56 PM, 4 Aug

Most of the shops in the locality wear a new look, with their fronts painted in bright yellow.

9:57 PM, 4 Aug

Even on the day before the event, security checks on vehicles heading to Ayodhya begin from adjoining Barabanki district itself on the Lucknow-Ayodhya road. Policemen take down details, including mobile numbers of the travellers. Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar said the focus of the force is on maintaining the COVID-19 protocol.

9:58 PM, 4 Aug

The city’s temples and mosques will remain open, but no other religious event – except for the bhoomi pujan – will take place on Wednesday.

9:59 PM, 4 Aug

The ceremony shall start at around 8 AM and end at about 2 PM. The main Bhumi Pujan is expected to take place at 12.30 PM and the foundation stone will be laid at 12.40 PM on August 5.

10:00 PM, 4 Aug

The Bhumi Pujan shall be conducted by the priests, and the foundation-stone is expected to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

10:00 PM, 4 Aug

The Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was set up by the Government Of India to construct the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. It was announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha on February 5, 2020.

10:01 PM, 4 Aug

Nine 'pahans' or tribal priests left for Ayodhya on Tuesday carrying with them the soil of Jharkhand and the water of rivers flowing through the state for the Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan ceremony.

10:01 PM, 4 Aug

Senior BJP leader L K Advani Tuesday said foundation stone laying of Ram temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a "historical and emotional day not only for me but for all Indians", PTI reported.

10:01 PM, 4 Aug

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers will light diyas at its headquarter here in Maharashtra on Wednesday and will recite 'Hanuman Chalisa' and 'Ramcharit Manas' to mark "bhoomi pujan" for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, a Sangh functionary said on Tuesday.

10:02 PM, 4 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the public function on laying of the foundation stone of 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir' at Ayodhya on Wednesday. Prior to the function, PM will take part in Pooja and Darshan at Hanumangarhi, PMO said in a statement.

10:02 PM, 4 Aug

PM Modi will then travel to Shree Ram Janmabhoomi where he will take part in pooja and darshan of 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman'. He will then plant a Parijat sapling & subsequently perform Bhoomi Pujan.

10:02 PM, 4 Aug

Modi will unveil a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone and also release commemorative postage stamp on 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'.

1:04 AM, 5 Aug

All invitees to the grand function will have to carry a mandatory coronavirus-negative certificate.

1:04 AM, 5 Aug

Every guest who is invited for the ‘bhumi pujan' ceremony will be gifted a silver coin as ‘prasad'.

7:42 AM, 5 Aug

150 cops who recovered from COVID-19 will be PM Modi’s security ring, UP deputy inspector general of police said.

7:43 AM, 5 Aug

Here is PM Modi’s full schedule in Ayodhya: 9:35 am: Departure from New Delhi, 10:35 am: Landing at Lucknow airport, 10:40 am: Will leave for Ayodhya by chopper, 11.30 am: Will land at helipad in Saket Colony, 11.40 am: Darshan at Hanuman Garhi, 12 noon: Will reach Ramjanmabhoomi, 12.15: After darshan of Ram Lalla, tree plantation at Temple premises, 12.30 pm: Bhumi Pujan, 12.40 pm: Foundation stone laying, 1.10 pm: Meeting with Swami Nrityagopal Das and other members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, 2.05 pm: PM Modi will depart for Saket Helipad,2.20 pm: Departure to Lucknow

8:09 AM, 5 Aug

The ceremony will begin at 12.30 pm. PM Modi will offer prayers and address gathering.

8:09 AM, 5 Aug

Ayodhya has been decked up for the grand event.

8:09 AM, 5 Aug

Hope the current and future generation will follow Lord Ram’s maryada, tweets, Akhilesh Yadav.

8:10 AM, 5 Aug

Former MP CM, Kamal Nath to send 11 silver bricks for the construction of the Ram Mandir.

8:10 AM, 5 Aug

A silver coin will be given to all those at the Bhumi Pujan.

8:12 AM, 5 Aug

The construction of the Ram Mandir will get started with a ground breaking ceremony by PM Modi.