Ram Mandir bhumi pujan live updates: Shree Ram is the common thread of unity in diversity in the country, PM says

Lord Ram revered in many countries like Indonesia, temple will inspire humanity: PM Modi

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.

Golden chapter in history of India: HM Shah on consecration of Ram temple

Terming the foundation laying of Ram temple in Ayodhya as a "historic and proud day" for India, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said it heralds the beginning of a new era. He said by starting the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a golden chapter in the history of the great Indian civilisation, and asserted that the government remains committed to the preservation of Indian culture and its values.

Kanchi mutt sends gold coins, material for Ram temple ground breaking ceremony in Ayodhya

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. The soil specially obtained from the temples like Ekambranathar Swamy, Kamakshi and other Vishnu temples in the town were sent by flight to Ayodhya ahead of the Bhumi pujan, said Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamy, the 70th Acharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.

Emotional moment for entire country, every heart is illuminated: PM Modi in Ayodhya

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Shree Ram is the common thread of unity in diversity in the country: PM

The temple should be constructed on the foundation of mutual love and brotherhood, PM said

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Today is new beginning of new India: Mohan Bhagwat in Ayodhya

"Our country believes in 'Vasudev Kutubhkam' i.e. World is One Family. We believe in taking everyone along. Today is a new beginning of a new India,: Bhagwat said. "So many people had sacrificed, they couldn't be here physically. There are some who couldn't come here, Advani ji must be at his home watching this. There are some who should have come but could not be invited because of the situation (COVID-19)," he added. There is a wave of joy in the whole country today and it is a pleasure to have centuries of fulfilment, Bhagwat said.

Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Pralhad Joshi perform puja of Lord Ram at their residences

Wait of centuries has ended: Modi after Ram temple ‘bhoomi pujan'

The wait of centuries has ended and India is creating a golden chapter in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday after performing the ‘bhoomi pujan' of a Ram temple here. “Many people made sacrifices for the Ram temple. I pay my respects to all of them,” the prime minister said after the ground-breaking ceremony of the temple at the spot where many devout Hindus believe Lord Ram was born.

Construction of temple of Lord Ram demonstrates PM Narendra Modi's strong and decisive leadership: Amit Shah

My heartiest congratulations to all Indians on this unforgettable day. Modi govt is committed to protecting and preserving Indian culture and its values, says Shah

Emotional moment for entire country, every heart is illuminated: PM Modi in Ayodhya