India gears up for the Ram Mandir celebration with several states declaring school holidays. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh observe full closures, while Assam and Rajasthan opt for half-days.
Both of them were charged by the CBI in the Babri Masjid demolition case, along with several prominent BJP and Sangh Parivar leaders including L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Vinay Katiyar, Ashok Singhal, Giriraj Kishore, and Vishnu Hari Dalmiya. All of them were acquitted by a special court on September 30, 2020. Ram Temple Consecration Ceremony: Tears, Hugs and Happiness in Ayodhya; Pran Pratishtha Epochal Moment for Uma Bharti, Sadhvi Rithambhara (See Pics).
Uttar Pradeshs Ayodhya is celebrating Lord Ram’s return with grand ceremony and festivities as the city has been illuminated with flowers or LED lighting.
Addressing the large gathering after the 'pran pratistha' rituals at the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said, "Our Ram has finally arrived."
Brokerage Jefferies in a report estimates that a USD 10 billion makeover of Ayodhya with a new airport, revamped railway station, township and improved road connectivity will likely drive a multiplier effect with new hotels and other economic activities. It "could attract 50 million+ tourists a year". Ram Temple Inauguration: Ayodhya To Be India’s Biggest Tourism Hotspot, May Attract 50 Million Tourists a Year.