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India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
CM Yogi offers prayers at Shri Ram Lalla, Hanumangarhi temples in Ayodhya ahead of mega plantation drive
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): As Uttar Pradesh launched its state-wide mega plantation drive, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya for a one-day tour. His visit began with prayers at the revered Hanumangarhi temple, where he sought peace and prosperity for the state. CM Yogi sought peace and prosperity for the state before proceeding to the sanctum sanctorum of Shri Ram Lalla, where he performed the aarti and greeted devotees upon exiting. He also circumambulated the Ram Mandir complex to review the progress of the temple construction and offered prayers at the Ram Darbar. The Chief Minister commenced his Ayodhya tour with a visit to the Sankat Mochan Hanumangarhi temple. He performed traditional rituals and prayed for the well-being of the people of Uttar Pradesh. After Hanumangarhi, the Chief Minister proceeded to offer prayers at Ram Lalla's sanctum sanctorum. He performed aarti, circumambulated the temple premises, and later offered prayers at the Ram Darbar. He also took stock of the progress of the temple construction. Office bearers of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust briefed him on the current status and upcoming phases of the construction project, according to an official release. On his arrival at the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, CM Yogi received a grand reception from local public representatives and officials. This marks the Chief Minister's first visit to Ayodhya in the month of July. He had last visited on June 5 for the inauguration of the Ram Darbar. Meanwhile, UP Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision as the state launched a campaign to plant 37 crore saplings in a single day under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. He urged people to take part in the drive, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighting its role in increasing oxygen levels and restoring forest cover. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Kumar Nishad said, '... I thank the Prime Minister's vision and 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' that CM Yogi Adityanath is also following... Due to the decrease in trees, carbon dioxide is increasing... I appeal to people to sow a sample today. I also hope people will save animals... The increased oxygen levels are proven scientifically, and this is due to this campaign' (ANI)
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"Uttar Pradesh government to plant 52 crore saplings this year": CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath planting a tree on the occasion of world environment day (Image: ANI) AYODHYA: The Uttar Pradesh government is going to plant 52 crore saplings this year, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, adding that over the past eight years, the government has planted 204 crore trees and over 75 percent of them are alive. "This year we are going to plant 52 crore saplings... In the last 8 years, we have planted 204 crore trees, and over 75 percent of them are alive," CM Yogi said at an event after launching the state-wide mega plantation campaign. He further shared that the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change's survey report confirms an increase in forest cover across 5 lakh acres in Uttar Pradesh. "Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change has sent its survey report that says the forest cover in Uttar Pradesh and the institutions that were declared as third party by the state, have also verified that forest cover increased in a 5 lakh acre area. This means we have moved from heatwave to green-wave, and in the future, we will be able to contribute to saving the planet," he added. chief minister Adityanath planted saplings in Rampur Halwara village on Dashrath Path in Ayodhya and took a selfie under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. The chief minister began his visit to Ayodhya with prayers at the sacred Hanumangarhi temple, seeking peace and prosperity for the state. He also circumambulated the temple complex to review the progress of the Ram Mandir construction and offered prayers at the Ram Darbar. The chief minister commenced his Ayodhya tour with a visit to the Sankat Mochan Hanumangarhi temple. He performed traditional rituals and prayed for the well-being of the people of Uttar Pradesh. After Hanumangarhi, the chief minister proceeded to offer prayers at Ram Lalla's sanctum sanctorum. He performed aarti, circumambulated the temple premises, and later offered prayers at the Ram Darbar. He also took stock of the progress of the temple construction. Office bearers of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust briefed him on the current status and upcoming phases of the construction project, according to an official release. On his arrival at the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, CM Yogi received a grand reception from local public representatives and officials. This marks the chief minister's first visit to Ayodhya in the month of July. He had last visited on June 5 for the inauguration of the Ram Darbar.
New Indian Express
04-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Errol Musk visits, offers prayers Ayodhya's Ram temple; hails India as 'wonderful place'
LUCKNOW: On the second day of the ongoing consecration ceremony of Lord Ram in his Darbar in Ayodhya, Errol Musk, the South Africa-based businessman and father of billionaire Elon Musk, visited the newly-built Ram temple, taking darshan of Ram Lalla at the Ramjanmabhoomi complex on Wednesday. Musk later visited Hanumangarhi temple to pay obeisance to Lord Hanuman. The Uttar Pradesh government accorded state guest status to the visiting dignitary. Musk, who has been in India since Sunday, June 1, arrived at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya from Delhi in a private jet. He was accompanied by 16 persons, including his daughter Alexandra Musk and motivational speaker Vivek Bindra. Musk is Global Advisor to Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd, a Haryana-based firm. He was accompanied by Servotech Managing Director Raman Bhatia during his Ayodhya trip. Attired in a kurta-pyjama with a saffron scarf around his neck, Musk drove straight to the Ram temple from the airport. He spent about an hour there, taking darshan and offering puja to Lord Ram. From the Ram temple, he went to Hanumangarhi temple and stayed there for 40 minutes, instead of the 15 minutes planned earlier. A three-layer security arrangement was in place, and the route through which Musk travelled was monitored through drones and CCTV cameras.
New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Ayodhya Ram temple to roll out red carpet for Elon Musk's father
LUCKNOW: Billionaire Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, a South Africa-based businessman, will visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday, June 4, officials confirmed on Monday. Errol Musk landed in Delhi on Sunday evening. The UP government is expected to accord him the status of state guest. Highly placed officials have confirmed Errol Musk's proposed visit. 'We are checking if the protocol accorded to a state guest will be extended to Musk during the visit,' a senior officer in Ayodhya said. Ayodhya district administration sources said senior officials are coordinating with Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to facilitate the temple 'darshan'. The senior Musk is on a five-day visit to India to hold business meetings with business people and entrepreneurs. The temple is part of his itinerary, and the gesture is seen as his attempt to appreciate India's cultural heritage better. An escort vehicle with security personnel is deputed to take the state guest around the city during his visit. Liaison officers accompanying the guest will include a sub-divisional magistrate, deputy police superintendent, or other gazetted rank officers. They will receive the guests at Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya and escort them to various locations associated with the life of Lord Ram in the temple town. Meanwhile, the consecration ceremony of Ram Darbar, scheduled to be held on the first floor of the temple, will proceed as planned during Musk's visit.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Pakistan is on the verge of ending; terrorism will lead to its downfall': Yogi in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday (May 23, 2025) inaugurated Shri Hanuman Katha Mandapam in Ayodhya saying every Sanatan Dharma follower in the world wants to come to Ayodhya. Targeting Pakistan, the U.P. CM said the country is on the verge of ending and terrorism will be the reason for its end. "Hanumangarhi is a confluence of devotion, power, intelligence, and strategy, and is considered an unwavering stronghold of Sanatan Dharma. The Mandapam is a future spiritual hub that will propagate Sanatan values through discourses and storytelling,' said Mr. Adityanath, addressing the public gathering. Cautioning against Pakistan, he added, 'We should recognise true allies and adversaries. Pakistan is nearing its end. Terrorism will be its downfall.' Mr. Adityanath touched upon the transformation of Ayodhya as a leading spiritual centre and targeted previous U.P. governments for neglecting the city into disrepair and chaos. 'Before 2014 and 2017, Ayodhya suffered from broken roads, power shortages, but with the double engine government after 2017, a new chapter of development started in Ayodhya with four-lane highways, an extensive railway network, and the newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, putting the city on the global map,' said the U.P. Chief Minister. He dubbed the construction of the Ram Temple a landmark moment in the history of Sanatan Dharma. 'Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, the 500-year-long darkness surrounding the Ram Janmabhoomi issue was finally dispelled. The double-engine government accomplished what was once impossible under previous regimes swiftly and decisively,' he added.
