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India's spiritual towns are transforming, from the extensive renovation of the Char Dham corridor to the revival of historic temples like Somnath, Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The Ramayana, one of the most important and ancient Indian epics, has been retold and reinterpreted in various forms across different cultures and regions. There are indeed numerous versions of the Ramayana, each with its unique characteristics, variations, and cultural influences.
 

For the 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) ritual on January 22, Ayodhya is lavishly decorated. According to reports, the event's Prasad (offering) will include special thepla, almond sweets, matar kachori (pea-stuffed flatbread), and other specials.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow and was showered with petals by the locals. He came to Rameswaram to offer prayers and darshan at the Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. He was greeted by thousands of locals. Watch the video here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and was welcomed by people with showering of petals. He reached Rameswaram to perform darshan and pooja in Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.

During his visit to the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi listened to a scholar’s recitation of verses from the Kamba Ramayanam. It was at this very temple that Kamban first presented his version of Ramayana and won the hearts of the people.
 

PM Modi was clad in traditional Tamil attire where he wore 'veshti' (dhothi) and an angawastram (a shawl). Modi also took blessings from the temple elephant named 'Andal' on the premises who also played a mouth organ.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has declared a holiday for its employees across India on January 22, the day the Ram Lalla idol will be consecrated at the newly built Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya.

Ram Mandir inauguration: A specially-abled Uttar Pradesh devotee, Gaurav Tyagi, is stealing hearts for his courage. He is riding his wheelchair around 30 kms per day and is likely to reach Ayodhya on January 21. Tyagi's friends are also accompanying him, who take care of food and drinks during the journey.

Ram Mandir inauguration: The sacred consecration ceremony (Pran-Pratishtha) of Ram Lalla inside the temple is slated for January 22. Check how you can register online for darshan in Ayodhya Ram temple.

 The consecration ceremony will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end at 1 pm. The temple is expected to open to the public the next day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the January 22 'pran pratishtha' – the ceremony to consecrate the idol.

The action comes in response to a complaint lodged by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), alleging that Amazon is misleading consumers by selling sweets under the guise of "prasad" from the yet-to-be-inaugurated Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The stock market will remain open from 9 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday and remain shut on Monday. The decision has come ahead of the Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday, January 22.
 

Did you know all 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, a Swastik, Om, Chakra, Gada, Shankh and Surya Narayan — these depictions have been made on the new Ram Lalla idol whose ‘Pran Pratishtha’ or consecration will be conducted on January 22. 

A public holiday has been declared in several States and Union Territories on Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' day on January 22. So far states including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttarakhand have declared a public holiday.