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In pictures: Inauguration of Ram temple in Ayodhya

PM Modi led the rituals of the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony.

Statesman News Service | New Delhi | January 22, 2024 1:39 pm

In pictures: Inauguration of Ram temple in Ayodhya

The consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya was held on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Also accompanied by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in the sanctum santorum of the temple, PM Modi performed rituals of the temple’s ‘pran-pratishtha’ and unveiled the eyes of Ram Lalla’s idol.

The temple was decorated with multi-coloured flowers of different varieties ahead of the ceremony. (Photo:SNS)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the temple complex with a Silver Chhatra (Silver umbrella) for Ram Lalla.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi carrying the ‘Chandi Chhatra’ to Ram temple in Ayodhya. (photo:SNS)

Eminent leaders of the country were invited for the inauguration of Ram temple. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath greeted devotees and guests who arrived for the consecration ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeting guests at Ram temple. (Photo: statesman new service)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing rituals of ‘pran-pratishtha’ ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during the’ pran-pratishtha’ ceremony. (Photo:SNS)

PM Modi was presented with a souvenir of the Ram Mandir by CM Yogi Adityanath after the inauguration rituals (Pran Pratishtha) were over.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with UP CM, Yogi Adityanath (photo SNS)

Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Alia, Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Vicky, Kaushal, Ramcharan, Kangana Ranaut also attended the inauguration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.