Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration: PM Modi, UP CM Yogi and Mohan Bhagwat perform Pran Pratishtha ceremony

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday arrived at the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony amid grand celebrations in the temple town.

Dressed in a golden kurta teamed up with a cream dhoti and patka, PM Modi was seen walking into the sanctum sanctorum of the temple holding a silver umbrella on a folded red dupatta.

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The prime minister then took 'sankalp' for the consecration ceremony.

After the ceremony, PM Modi will address a gathering.

PM Modi is also scheduled to visit the Kuber Tila. He will also interact with workers associated with the construction of the temple, the PTI reported.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who arrived for the 'Pran Pratishtha' at the Ram temple on Monday, said the consecration ceremony will be completed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as per the PTI.

He said the entire country has become "Ram-may" by taking a dip in the ocean of faith and devotion on the occasion.

In a post on X, Adityanath welcomed all guests, including Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, who will witness the ceremony.

Adityanath said in a post in Hindi, "To all the guest dignitaries who are coming to witness the auspicious occasion of the consecration of the new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the land of the Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram. Hearty welcome and congratulations to Shri Ayodhya Dham. Jai Siya Ram!"

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He said in another post, "Amazing, unforgettable, supernatural moment! Today, in the dignified presence of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, the ritual of consecration of the new idol of Lord Shri Ram Lalla is going to be completed in Shri Ayodhya Dham, the holy birthplace of Lord Shri Ram. Today, under his leadership, the wait of countless Ram devotees is going to be fulfilled. The entire country has become 'Ram-may' by taking a dip in the ocean of faith and devotion. Jai Shri Ram!'

Welcoming the prime minister, Adityanath said, "Jai Siyaram! Hearty welcome and greetings to the country's illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the architect of cultural renaissance in 'New India', to Shri Ayodhya Dham, the land sanctified by the feet of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita!"

In a separate post, he welcomed Mohan Bhagwat and said, "Hearty welcome and congratulations to honourable Sarsanghchalak of RSS Mohan Bhagwatji to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in Shri Ayodhya Dham, the beloved city of Lord Shri Ram!"

He also welcomed the seers, religious leaders and others to the ceremony.

(with PTI inputs)