Ram Mandir Donation Theft Accused Reveals Washroom Cash Trail The investigation into the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case has taken a serious turn after one of the arrested accused allegedly told police that stolen cash was temporarily hidden inside washrooms before being moved out of the temple complex. According to police sources, Avinash Shukla was questioned for nearly two hours on Tuesday after investigators receive

The investigation into the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case has widened into a detailed financial probe, with police seeking five years of banking records from seven banks connected to the eight arrested accused and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Police sources said investigators have asked banks to provide account statements, transaction histories, KYC records, deposit details and other financial documents. The objective is to reconstruct the money trail and e

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared that his government will adopt a zero-tolerance approach against anyone found guilty of exploiting Sanatan values or misusing the faith of devotees. His remarks came a day after Uttar Pradesh Police arrested eight individuals in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations collected at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The arrests followed the registration of an FIR based on the preliminary findings of a Special Investigation Team (S

The alleged Ram Temple donation theft case has taken a major turn with the Uttar Pradesh Police arresting all eight accused shortly after registering the first FIR based on the preliminary findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The arrests mark the first major enforcement action in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of donations offered by lakhs of devotees at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. According to police sources, the

Ram Mandir Donation Records Under SIT Scanner Over Missing 60 kg Silver Ayodhya, June 20, 2026: The ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in Ram Mandir donation records has widened after 60 kg of silver bars donated during the consecration ceremony were reportedly found missing from official records. The silver bars were said to have been offered to Ram Lalla during the Pran

Misra seeks overhaul of Ram Mandir management Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Misra has called for a major restructuring of the Ram Mandir management system amid the ongoing controversy over alleged misappropriation of donations in Ayodhya. His remarks have added weight to growing concerns over how offerings, cash, jewellery and other valuables are being handled at one of India’s most important religious sites. Misra said

PM Narendra Modi launches new Amrit Bharat Express trains, providing direct rail connectivity between Varanasi–Pune and Ayodhya–Mumbai to boost travel and tourism. Marking a major boost to India’s rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening d

Ram Navami, an important festival in Sanatan Dharma, marks the birth of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival is observed on the Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. In 2026, Ram Navami will be celebrated on March 27, which aligns with the Udaya Tithi. This day holds immense significance in Hinduism, especially in Ayodhya, which is considered the birthplace of Lord Ram. The city becomes a center of devotion, as thousands of devotees gather to cel

In a press statement today, DCM Pawan Kalyan strongly addressed the ongoing Tirumala laddu controversy, accusing the previous YSRCP government of a major scam in the preparation of the sacred prasadam. Kalyan claimed that palm oil and harmful chemicals had been used instead of pure ghee in the preparation of the famous Tirumala Srivari Laddu, which he said not only hurt the faith of devotees but also compromised their health. Kalyan emphasized the seriousness of the issue, pointing

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Wednesday temporarily suspended registration for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage following an unprecedented surge of devotees during the New Year period. Officials said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure after crowd density reached critical levels at the Katra

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya has entered Phase 2 of its grand Pran Pratishtha ceremony, with rituals starting on June 3 and continuing through June 5. As a precursor to this sacred event, a grand Kalash Yatra was flagged off from the banks of the Saryu River on Monday evening, moving through key city points such as Veena Chowk, Ram Path, Singar Haat and Rang Mahal Barrier before reaching the temple premises.

Ram Navami 2025 in Ayodhya will be marked by the extraordinary Surya Tilak event at the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, where a beam of sunlight aligns perfectly with the forehead of the idol of Ram Lalla at precisely 12:00 PM. This sacred moment symbolizes a celestial blessing from Surya Dev (the Sun God), reflecting Lord Ram’s lineage as part of the Suryavanshi Dynasty. The event is the pinnacle of Ram Navami celebrations, witnessed by thousands of devotees who travel to Ayodhya for this rare

Ram Navami 2025 is set to be one of the grandest spiritual celebrations in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Scheduled for April 6, 2025 (Chaitra Shukla Navami), the event will witness over 20 lakh devotees from across India and abroad arriving to receive Ram Lalla’s darshan at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir.   The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced extensive preparations to ensure a smooth, safe, and sacred experience for pilgrims:

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly condemned the recent attacks on religious sites, including those in Bangladesh, during a speech at a 'Katha program' in Ayodhya. He referred to these attacks as part of a larger conspiracy to create chaos by desecrating religious places linked to Sanatan Dharma. The CM pointed to the destruction of Hindu temples in various countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, questioning the motivations behind such acts. He stat

The recent revelation regarding the adulteration of the sacred Tirupati laddus has ignited outrage among devotees and various community members alike. Reports indicating the inclusion of animal fat in the ghee used for making these revered sweets have particularly drawn the ire of the faithful. Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, expressed his dismay over this troubling news. He highlighted that over three quintals of Tirupati laddus were sent to Ayodh

The sacred Tirumala Prasadam laddu has ignited a national debate following alarming lab reports that allegedly detected animal fat in the iconic sweets. This controversy traces back to the tenure of the YCP government, thrusting Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. This issue resonates not only with the Telugu community but also with the broader Hindu community across the nation. There is significant outcry regarding the alleged contaminatio