Ayodhya, July 19 (IANS) Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti General Secretary Swami Jitendranand Saraswati waded into the Hanumangarhi namaz row on Sunday, slamming remarks made by former MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and Swami Avimukteshwaranand and also giving insights on what happened on that ‘black day’ in Ayodhya. After UP CM Yogi Adityanath claimed that namaz was offered on the steps of Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya, a political storm intensified in the state with Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarana…
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Ayodhya, July 8 (IANS) The controversy that erupted following allegations of misappropriation of donations made at the Ram Temple has adversely impacted local businesses in the holy city and number of devotees visiting the temple town has “gone down drastically”, said Ayodhya vendors on Wednesday. A shopkeeper, speaking to IANS said: “Five to six lakh devotees used to offer prayers at Hanumangarhi as well as the Ram Temple everyday but (this incident) has hurt the sentiments of many due to which…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Friday condemned the embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing the alleged act as “not just a sin but a great sin,” while urging people to have faith in the ongoing investigation and the country’s legal system.Speaking after arriving at Ayodhya airport, Shastri said, “I have already spoken about this earlier as well, and I have said before that this is not a sin but a great sin, and God will pun…
Lucknow, June 25 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday remarked that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was formed to probe the alleged theft of donation at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, is just an “eyewash” since no FIR has been registered in the matter so far.Kejriwal arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday and is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple on Friday.Speaking to reporters, the AAP Chief said: “According to media reports, these people have stolen Lord Ram’s sandals, g…
Ayodhya, April 11 (IANS) After a row erupted over remarks by the Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra that decisions during critical events like the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition were largely driven by political leadership rather than bureaucratic officials, Hindu saints and religious figures in Ayodhya came out in his support. They accused the then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister late Mulayam Singh Yadav of passing orders to open fire at the ‘Karsevaks’.Recalling the developme…
Ambala, March 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday flagged off a special train carrying pilgrims from here to Ayodhya.He also announced that another special train will be flagged off in the last week of April for devotees to visit Sri Hazur Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra.Addressing the pilgrims, the Chief Minister said, “Today is a historic and emotional moment for Haryana.” He added that flagging off this special pilgrimage train from the sacred land associa…
Ayodhya, March 26 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday to offer prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, asserting that he had never opposed the construction and had instead donated to the temple trust.He reached Maharshi Valmiki International Airport earlier in the day and spoke to reporters upon arrival.”On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my best wishes to everyone. May Lord Ram’s blessings be upon a…