There was a flood of faith in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of New Year. A large number of devotees are reaching all the major temples of the state including the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi and Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura to have darshan of the Lord. So that we can start the new year with the blessings of God on the first day of the year.

On the first day of the new year, a large number of devotees are reaching the temple in Ayodhya to have darshan of Ramlala. Since late night, a crowd of devotees were seen in the temple waiting in long queues to have darshan of the Lord. People were seen lining up for hours, desperate to get a glimpse of Ram Lalla.

Devotees gathered to see Ramlala

On this occasion, devotees were seen dancing and dancing to the beats of drums in the temple. Devotees say that in the new year they have come to bless themselves by having darshan of Ramlala. It is said that if you start any work after having darshan of your favorite deity and taking his blessings, then that work is definitely completed.

The administration is fully alert in view of the influx of devotees in Ayodhya. Crowds of devotees are not being allowed to gather at one place. So that any kind of untoward incident can be avoided and the devotees do not face any problem in having the darshan of Ramlala. The crowd gathered in Ayodhya is enough to show that the inclination of the youth is now moving towards Sanatan and faith.

Enthusiasm seen among devotees in Kashi Vishwanath

Similar pictures emerged from Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Where a large number of devotees came to have darshan of the Lord on the first day of the New Year. During this, while talking to ABP Live, the devotees expressed their zeal and enthusiasm. He said that we had thought that Lord Vishwanath should be seen on the first day of the new year and we all are very happy with it.

Queue of devotees in Banke Bihari temple

A huge crowd of devotees was also seen in the world famous Banke Bihari of Mathura on the occasion of New Year. Devotees were seen standing in queue since late night to have darshan of the Lord. Even after waiting for hours, his zeal and enthusiasm did not diminish. Considering the number of devotees, the administration has also made complete preparations. Traffic has been diverted at many places. In view of the crowd, the temple administration has appealed to the devotees not to come to the temple till January 5.

Input- Nishant Chaturvedi from Varanasi, Balram’s report from Ayodhya.

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At present, the outbreak of cold is being seen across the country. The hilly states of North India are experiencing severe cold due to heavy snowfall. On Monday night, a blanket of fog spread from UP, Bihar to Assam. Its biggest impact has been on air travel. Many airline companies including Indigo and SpiceJet have issued travel advisories. Airlines said that bad weather and fog caused disruption in flight operations.

Air India posted on social media platform The airline has requested passengers to keep checking their flight status.

Indigo airline issued advisory

Meanwhile, Indigo airline, which is struggling with the situation of massive flight cancellations earlier this month, also issued a travel advisory on Monday (December 29, 2025). The airline said that there is a possibility of fog formation late at night, which may persist till the next morning, which will reduce visibility at many airports.

Indigo said, ‘Looking at the forecast, there may be some impact on flight operations and there may be some delay due to changes in operations as per the circumstances. We remain vigilant and are constantly monitoring the weather, so that your journey can go as smoothly as possible.

The airline also said that traffic on the roads may also be affected in the early morning due to low visibility. Therefore, passengers are advised to leave extra time to reach the airport.

Keep checking flight status for new updates – IndiGo

Indigo had said in a post made a few hours ago that evening fog has started appearing again around Dehradun, due to which the speed of flights is slowing down. The airline said, ‘Our teams are assisting passengers at the airport and are continuously coordinating with the relevant authorities to normalize flights as soon as the situation becomes favorable. Please keep checking the status of your flights for new updates.

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Bronze statue of Korean Queen in Ayodhya: Ayodhya, located in Uttar Pradesh, has added another new chapter to its historical narrative, which extends far beyond the borders of India.

A bronze statue of Korean Queen Hwang-ok has been unveiled in Ayodhya, honoring a mythological legend that links the temple town to Korea’s ancient history and the people who believe they are her descendants.

Indian princess who became Korean queen

For many South Koreans, Ayodhya is not limited to mere mythology; they consider it to be the birthplace of Princess Suriratna. According to historical folklore, she traveled to Korea around 48 AD and married King Kim Suro, founder of the ancient Gaya Empire.

He received the recognition of Queen Heo Hwang-ok and is credited with carrying the invaluable knowledge of Indian culture and Buddhism across the ocean.

This story is found in the Samguk Yusa, a famous Korean anthology of legends and history, which lists his birthplace as Ayuta.

According to a BBC report, it is said in some Chinese language records that the king of Ayodhya dreamed that his daughter should be married to King Suro. For this reason he sent the young princess on a sea voyage.

According to legend, the royal couple lived a long life and ruled the kingdom wisely and became the progenitors of the Karak dynasty, whose members trace their lineage to them even today.

A bronze statue of Korean queen Heo Hwang-ok has been unveiled in city of her birth Ayodhya.

Princess Suriratna traveled by boat around 48 AD to marry King Suro, founder of Korea’s Gaya kingdom.

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There is no solid evidence on this fact

Anthropologist Kim Byung-mo once argued that Ayuta could be the actual Ayodhya, although historians have said there is no hard evidence of the princess’s existence.

This statue given in Ayodhya is not the first tribute. A statue dedicated to Queen Heo Hwang-ok was installed in 2001 by a partnership between Uttar Pradesh and the city of Gimhae, Korea.

But later it was rebuilt in the year 2015. Every year, members of the Karak dynasty come here and make this place a reminder of the meeting place and relationship between India and Korea.

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Real Estate News: Today, Ayodhya of Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a major center of spirituality on the world map. The decision of the Supreme Court in 2019 and the subsequent construction work and the grand inauguration of Ram Mandir in 2024 have given a new direction and fast pace to the real estate market here.

The speed at which the property market is growing in Ayodhya can be gauged from the fact that in the last five years, a historic increase of 300 to 500 percent has been recorded in the land prices in various micro-markets. That is, Ayodhya now stands at the confluence of spirituality, modern infrastructure and strong economic expansion.

Emerging new center of real estate

According to market experts, there are many reasons behind this rapid development of Ayodhya. Vishal Raheja, Founder and Managing Director of InvestoExpert Advisors, believes that Ayodhya has today become the most promising market in the country for end-buyers and long-term investors. This presents a unique opportunity in terms of buyer protection, value appreciation and long-term returns, making the present time extremely strategic for investment.

According to him, an investment of more than $6 billion is being made on the international airport, upgraded railway station, four-lane roads, riverfront development and hospitality infrastructure. With these efforts, Ayodhya is soon becoming a global spiritual tourism center that is active throughout the year. This foundation has the potential to increase property values ​​manifold in the coming years.

increasing confidence of investors

Bhumika Group CMD Uddhav Poddar says that the expansion of tourism in Ayodhya is no longer limited to temple darshan only. Due to this, the entire real estate structure of the city is changing. After the opening of the temple, the huge crowd has rapidly increased the demand for business, accommodation, hotels and travel facilities.

It is clear from this that now the demand is increasing not only for travelers but also for places with long term accommodation, shopping and better experience. For this reason, developers are working on new projects including hotels, serviced apartments, townships, retail and cultural themes. Large-scale development has also strengthened the confidence of big investors.

According to Mohit Mittal, CEO of MORES, the rise in real estate prices after 2019 is not just sentiment-based but the result of solid growth and infrastructure improvements. The price of land in the temple area has increased by 5–10 times and in the outskirts by 4–8 times, which clearly shows that buyers are making future-oriented investments.

Circle rate increased by up to 200%

According to Vishal Raheja, circle rates in Ayodhya have increased from 30% to 200%, which is the biggest increase so far. The land around the temple complex which was priced at Rs 6,600–7,000 per square meter has now reached Rs 26,600–27,900 per square metre. In areas like Tihura Manjha, the price of agricultural land has increased from Rs 11–23 lakh per hectare to Rs 33–69 lakh, a jump of 200%.

Prime plots, especially those facing the temple, are now selling for Rs 10,000–20,000 per square foot—10–20 times higher than before 2019. Residential rates reached a high of Rs 8,491 per sq ft in Q2 2024, an increase of 29% quarter-on-quarter. After this it stabilized at Rs 8,212 per square foot, which is a sign of healthy market consolidation.

Key growth areas include Deokali, Gayatri Puram, Wazirganj, Awas Vikas Colony and Gorakhpur-Faizabad Highway, where demand continues to be strong across residential, commercial and hospitality segments. With the Ram temple complex expected to be fully completed by 2025 and annual tourist footfall expected to exceed 5 crore, Ayodhya’s next development cycle has just begun.

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Congress leader Surendra Rajput has strongly attacked the statement of Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry regarding the flag hoisting of Ayodhya Ram temple. He said that Pakistan should remain within its limits because India will not tolerate any interference in its internal affairs.

Taking aim at Pakistan’s government and Army Chief Asim Munir, Rajput said, ‘India is a strong democracy and our Constitution is stable, which does not change every 8-10 years as it happens in Pakistan.’ He further said that India is capable of solving its own issues and this comment by Pakistan is ‘like calling its own death’. Rajput claimed that Pakistan is on the verge of disintegration very soon and it should improve its situation instead of commenting on India.

What did Pakistan say?
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry had said that Pakistan has taken the construction of Ram temple and flag hoisting at Babri Masjid in Ayodhya with concern and seriousness. Irrespective of the decision of the Supreme Court of India, Pakistan’s Foreign Department has said that Babri Masjid was a centuries-old historical place of worship. After this Pakistan mentioned the incident of 6 December 1992. Pakistan has spread propaganda saying that India’s system discriminates against minorities. The government of Pakistan, where the historical and mythological heritage of Hindus is gathering dust, said that efforts are being made to erase the Muslim heritage in India under the ideology of Hindutva.

Foreign Ministry had also rejected Pakistan’s statement
The External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday rejected Pakistan’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flag hoisting at the peak of Ram temple in Ayodhya and said there is no moral basis for preaching to others about a neighboring country with a record of ‘bigotry’ and ‘repression’ towards minorities.

Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ‘We have seen the alleged comments and completely reject them. This is a country whose record is tainted with bigotry, repression and institutional and policy abuses towards minorities. He said, ‘Pakistan has no moral basis to preach to others. Instead of giving hypocritical sermons, Pakistan should look inward and focus on its poor human rights record. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the ‘Dharma Dhwaja’ on the peak of the Ram temple on the completion of the construction of the temple.

Pakistan has been shocked after the installation of religious flag on the peak of Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan, which has maintained silence on the exploitation, rape and murders of minorities in its country, has called it a threat to the minority and Muslim cultural heritage of India.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry, as usual, once again lied, saying that this reflects a larger pattern of pressure on religious minorities in India and deliberate efforts to destroy Muslim cultural and religious heritage under the influence of Hindutva ideology.

Another lie of Pakistan
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has said that Pakistan has taken the construction of Ram Temple and flag hoisting at Babri Masjid in Ayodhya with concern and seriousness. Irrespective of the decision of the Supreme Court of India, Pakistan’s Foreign Department has said that Babri Masjid was a centuries-old historical place of worship. After this Pakistan mentioned the incident of 6 December 1992.

Pakistan has spread absurd propaganda saying that India’s system discriminates against minorities. The government of Pakistan, where the historical and mythological heritage of Hindus is gathering dust, said that efforts are being made to erase the Muslim heritage in India under the ideology of Hindutva.

Plight of Hindu temple
For your information, let us tell you that the religious heritage of Hindus like Sharda Peeth Temple located in Pakistan, 150 year old Jag Nath Temple of Karachi, Mohan Temple built in 1930 in Rawalpindi are on the verge of extinction. They are under the control of the local government and its people. Pakistan, which is not saying a word on all this, says that many mosques in India are under threat and are being destroyed.

UN was also dragged in
Pakistan has crossed the limits of shamelessness and appealed to the international community to pay attention to the alleged increasing Islamophobia, hate speech and attacks on the basis of hatred in India. Pakistan has appealed to the UN and other organizations to play their role in safeguarding the Islamic heritage in India and to provide active cooperation in safeguarding the religious and cultural heritage of all minorities.

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Everyone kept an eye on the watch tied on the wrist of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived at the flag hoisting ceremony of the grand temple in Ramlala, Ayodhya. This was very special. Prime Minister Modi has been wearing this watch for many months. Now the reason for this has come to light. The watch is made in Jaipur, famous as the Pink City of India. The watch is of tiger model. This means that it is clear that the Prime Minister is giving the message of Local for Vocal to the country through this. This watch is the identity of self-reliant India.

What is the specialty of the watch?

The base of the clock has been made from the one rupee coin issued at the time of independence. Whenever someone looks at the clock to know the time, he will definitely see this coin along with the time. This was the last coin issued during the British rule. This is a luxury watch made in Jaipur. Indigenous technology has been used in this. It has been prepared by Indian artisans in the country using completely indigenous materials. Honorary Gaurav Mehta of Jaipur Watch Company has written a letter to PM Modi expressing his gratitude for the use of this watch.

He said that it was built because of PM Modi’s thinking and message of Swadeshi and Make in India. After being used by PM Modi, this tiger watch of Jaipur Watch Company has come into limelight all over the world. There is tremendous demand for it. The special thing is that one-third of the orders for this watch are coming from abroad.

The watch was launched on 15 August 2022

Jaipur Watch Company launched the watch on 15 August 2022 (75th Azadi Mahotsav). This watch was specially launched on the theme of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence. There are nine variants of this watch. The watch has been made in silver and golden color. In this clock, apart from one rupee, Athani and Chavanni were used during the time of independence. A running tiger is shown on all the coins. These were the last coins of the British rule. After this coins were issued in independent India.

This watch has been made from a special kind of stainless steel. It is completely waterproof. Its glass is also very special and it does not get scratched. The price of this tiger watch of different variants in the market is between 55 to 60 thousand rupees. Due to its unique features and design like smooth performance and transparent case, this watch falls in the luxury category.

PM Modi has been wearing it since September

PM Modi has been seen wearing this special watch since the month of September. He is wearing this watch even during his foreign tours. It is believed that PM Modi is wearing this watch because of its connection with India’s independence and because it is made in India. Others are also giving the message of Swadeshi goods as their own.

Who is Gaurav Mehta?

The owner of the company, Gaurav Mehta, comes from an influential political family. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. On that occasion, PM Modi had given him the message of indigenous and self-reliant India. It was only after his inspiration that Gaurav Mehta decided to prepare this special watch.

Gaurav Mehta considers wearing the watch by PM Modi without any approach, 3 years after its launch, as the biggest achievement of his business career. He says that PM Modi’s Swadeshi message is not only making his business take off, but is also benefiting many other people. His company is launching other watch models on the theme of India’s culture, heritage and glorious history. Now inspired by PM Modi, many ministers and politicians have also started wearing this tiger watch.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the martyrdom day program of Guru Teg Bahadur in Kurukshetra, Haryana on Tuesday (November 25, 2025). He said that Guru Tegh Bahadur protected the religion by giving his life. Through this program he has given a strong message to Pakistan regarding terrorism.

He said, ‘During the period of Mughal invaders, Kashmiri Hindus were being forcibly converted. Amidst this crisis, a group of victims sought help from Guru Sahib. Then Sri Guru Sahib had replied to those victims that all of you should clearly tell Aurangzeb that if Sri Guru Teg Bahadur accepts Islam, then we all will adopt Islam. After this, cruel Aurangzeb ordered Guru Sahib to be imprisoned. At the same time, Guru Sahib himself announced to go to Delhi.

Mughals used cruelty to remove Guru Sahib from his post – PM Modi

PM Modi said, ‘The Mughals had crossed all limits of cruelty towards the brave Sahibzadas. To oust Guru Sahib from his post, his three brothers were brutally murdered. He accepted being elected into the walls, but did not leave his duty. His resolve remained firm. He dedicated his head to religion. The Mughals also tried to insult his head, but Bhai Jeta ji took his head to Anandpur Saheb.

He said that Hardeep Singh Puri ji discussed with me about these heritages, got Jora Sahib scientifically tested so that it can be safe for the coming generations. He said, ‘Some time ago when the three original forms of Guru came to India from Afghanistan, it was a moment of pride for India. If we want to complete the work of Kartarpur Corridor, we have tried to complete it with full devotion, taking the glorious tradition of the Gurus as our ideal.

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PM Modi said, ‘We want peace, but do not compromise on our security. Operation Sindoor has shown that the new India is neither afraid, nor stops nor succumbs to terrorism. Addiction has pushed our youth into deep challenges. The government is making efforts against drugs. This is the fight of the society as well as the family and in such a time, the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur are also an inspiration for us. If the society, family and youth together fight against drug addiction, then this problem can be eradicated from its roots. The teachings of the Gurus are alive in our consciousness. Became an example of service, courage and truth and a role model for the new generation.

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The construction work of the temple has been completed with the installation of the religious flag on the peak of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. On this occasion, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that the flag hoisting on the temple is the beginning of a new era. He said that this saffron flag is a symbol of religion, dignity, truth, justice and nationalism.

CM Yogi Adityanath welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat after hoisting the flag at the Ram temple. He said that today is dedicated to the unbroken devotion and struggle of Lord Shri Ram devotees who dedicated their lives in this movement.

‘The wait of countless generations has been fulfilled’

This divine coincidence of Vivah Panchami is making this festival even more sacred. The flag hoisting is a proclamation of the truth that the light of religion is immortal and the values ​​of Ram Rajya are timeless. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the leadership of the country in 2014, on the same day faith had dawned in the hearts of the people of India, today the penance and wait of countless generations has been fulfilled in the form of Ram temple through your lotus flowers.

CM Yogi said that this saffron flag is a symbol of religion, dignity, truth, justice and nationalism. It is also a symbol of the concept of developed India. Because there is no alternative to resolution. And we all have seen the changing India in the last 11 years. We are seeing a new India. Where the country is touching new heights with development and heritage.

In the last 500 years, empires changed, generations changed but faith remained steadfast. Faith neither bowed down nor stopped. The faith of the people was unwavering and when an organization like RSS came to power, everyone said in one voice, Ram Lala, we will come to the temple and celebrate there. Will be lathicharged but will build the temple there.

‘Today is a day of national pride’

The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of PM Modi, Ayodhya is becoming the global capital of festivals. Here the divine feeling of establishment of Ram Raj is being felt in every direction. Today Ram Nagari has entered a new era of faith and modernity. Today every type of facility is available in Ayodhya Dham. We all are getting to see the vision of new Ayodhya. Today is a day of self-pride and national pride for all of us.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat today Tuesday (November 25) hoisted the saffron flag on the peak of Ram Temple. The flag hoisting was done remotely. The sound of Jai Shri Ram and Vedic slogans echoed throughout the Ram temple, due to which all the devotees became emotional. It is considered to be a symbol of the completion of the construction of Ram Temple and the celebration of devotion across the country. During this, Mohan Bhagwat addressed the program.

Addressing the program after the flag hoisting at the Ram temple, Mohan Bhagwat said that today is a day of significance for all of us. So many people made efforts, sacrificed their lives and today their souls must have been satisfied. Today Ashok ji must have actually found peace there. Mahant Ramchandra Das Ji Maharaj, Dalmiya Ji and those people sacrificed their lives and shed their sweat.

‘Today the classical process of temple construction is completed’
Mohan Bhagwat said that after the flag hoisting, the classical process of temple construction was completed today. He further said that the flag of Ram Rajya which once fluttered in Ayodhya and provided peace to the whole world, today we have seen with our own eyes that flag once again sitting on the peak. The flag is a symbol.

‘The symbol of Raghu clan on this religious flag is the tree’
RSS chief Bhagwat said that in the form of this temple we have elevated some elements. Saffron colour, that is the color of this flag. There is also a tree symbolizing Raghu clan on this religious flag. The Hindu society continuously proved this element for 500 years and in subsequent movements and Ramlala came and the temple was built. The process of Ram temple has been completed today. The work of India to spread this religion, this knowledge, this shadow to the whole world has started. Today is the day to reiterate our resolve. Exactly as he had dreamed, a more grand and beautiful temple has been built than what he had dreamed of.

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