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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Caste, economic inequalities must end for India to develop, says Yogi
India can become a truly developed nation only by ending caste and economic inequalities, said chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya on Saturday. Adityanath was in the temple town to inaugurate the new 'Satsang Bhawan' of the Sant Ravidas temple, which has also been renovated. Addressing the gathering, Adityanath said: 'Ayodhya was neglected after independence. But today, this city of the Suryavansh is emerging as the country's first solar city and creating a new identity for itself.' 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India draws inspiration from Sant Ravidas, whose dream of a just and inclusive society forms the foundation of true national progress,' the CM added. 'Only by ending caste and economic inequalities, India can become truly developed.' Recalling the medieval period, Adityanath stated when Sanatan Dharma was under threat during foreign invasions, it was Sant Ravidas in Kashi who guided the society towards unity and harmony. 'He challenged hollow rituals and superstitions and placed karma (action) above all. 'Main changa to kathauti mein Ganga' (if the mind is pure, than the Ganga can be found in a small bowl) is relevant even today,' said the CM. On the occasion, the CM also spoke about the ongoing development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He said over the last 10 years, Seer Govardhan in Kashi had been beautifully restored, and now similar efforts were transforming Ayodhya. He highlighted the construction of four-lane roads, the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, a food distribution center named after Mata Shabari, a rest house named after Nishad Raj, and the beautification of Ram Ki Paidi and Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya. Adityanath assured saints from the Pasi community, Kabir Math, and Rajak community of the government's commitment to inclusive development. Among the prominent people present were Mahant Banwari Pati Brahmachari Ji Maharaj of Sant Ravidas Ji Temple, general secretary of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust Champat Rai, mayor Mahant Girish Pati Tripathi, Yogi Balknath Ji Maharaj, and Ramanujdas Ji Maharaj. 'No compromise on quality of dev projects' Stressing on their timely execution, the chief minister directed officials to complete all development projects within deadlines without compromising standards. He also issued specific instructions to maintain law and order and strengthen security, given Ayodhya's rising prominence. Underscoring his commitment to Ayodhya's transformation, CM called for regular monitoring of all projects and swift action wherever delays or issues arise. The meeting was attended by MLAs, the city mayor, the divisional commissioner, the district magistrate and other senior officials in the district.
