The New Delhi Bar Association asked judicial officers to not pass any adverse orders for non-appearance of advocates on January 22, the day on which the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya is slated to be consecrated.
Mauritius Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin has termed Ram temple consecration ceremony as "international global event" and a "Diwali". Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal exclusively from Mauritius, he said, "Since December, it has started and nowadays it is like a build up. Here we are calling it 2024, double Diwali, double Diwali meaning, one Diwali in January, and then another Diwali which is a regular Diwali."
In a significant move, the Mauritius government has approved a request by Hindu socio-cultural organisations to grant a two-hour break for officials on January 22, 2024. This decision allows devotees across the country to actively participate in prayers organised to mark the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in India.
Recently, while addressing a rally in Ayodhya, PM Modi urged the people of the country to light the 'Ram Jyoti' in house and celebrate Diwali on January 22, when the consecration of Ramlalla takes place.
Many expectant mothers are requesting caesarean section deliveries on January 22, aligning with the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Many families view January 22 as an "auspicious" day, despite due dates. Doctors express concerns about potential complications and families pressuring for specific muhurta suggested by priests.