Saffron flags are flying in the majority Hindu town of Ayodhya as excited locals prepare to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inauguration of a new multimillion-dollar temple. But like ...

Former Babri Masjid Litigant Iqbal Ansari Welcomes President Murmu's Upcoming Ayodhya Visit. Ayodhya, March 13 (IANS) ...

On Jan. 22, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-story monument made of marble, sandstone, and teak that features 44 gates and 392 intricately-carved pillars. But the structure, ...

AYODHYA, India (RNS) — Once a quaint town, this 2,500-year-old city will soon complete a transformation into a global pilgrimage site that will outstrip its renown as a center of Hindu nationalist ...

Millions tuned in across India to watch the opening of a vast Hindu temple on Monday, in a ceremony considered to be the crowning moment for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist ambitions ...

Visitors take photos of a laser light show at the newly consecrated Ram temple in Ayodhya, India, on Jan. 22.Mahesh Shantaram for TIME For centuries, Hindu pilgrims and devotees have offered prayers ...

Ayodhya is no longer just a name whispered in religious hymns or debated in courtroom verdicts. Since the construction of the Ram Mandir, the city has stepped into an entirely new chapter—where ...

Why Bhumjaithai’s Grip on Power Is More Fragile Than It Looks The mosque that was to come up at Dhannipur remains on the drawing board. Meanwhile, a politician has promised to build a “replica” of the ...

Stay on top of our India coverage by signing up to Essential India, our free weekly newsletter. The answer starts with Ram. He is revered more than most gods in the Hindu pantheon, especially in ...

A political showdown is developing in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, with Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir announcing plans to lay the foundation for a Babri Masjid replica and the local BJP ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Jan. 22, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-story monument made of marble, sandstone, and teak that ...