Ram Mandir HIGHLIGHTS: 'Temple Will Open Up New Opportunities In Ayodhya,' Says PM Modi After Laying Foundation Stone

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the first brick of the upcoming Ram Temple after performing Bhoomi Pujan in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. After performing Puja, PM is headed for a stage event. Prime Minister Modi started his address with chants of Jai Siya Ram and said that the Ram Mandir will become the modern symbol of our traditions. It'll become a symbol of our devotion, our national sentiment.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan HIGHLIGHTS: After the prolonged wait of 500 years, the devotees of Lord Ram rejoiced again as Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the much awaited Ram Temple after performing the Bhoomi Pujan. He arrived at the Ram Janmabhoomi site for the first time in 29 years. "We'll have to remember that whenever mankind believed in Lord Ram, progress took place. Whenever we deviated from path, doors to destruction opened. We'll have to keep everyone's sentiments in mind. We've to ensure everyone's development with support & trust of all," said PM Modi. 

At the Ayodhya site, he offered  prayers to Ram Lalla and performed 'sashtang pranam' (prostration) at Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya.. He also  performed darshan-pujan at Hanumangarhi Mandir, followed by puja of Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. He was received by CM Yogi Adityanath on arriving at Ayodhya. 

According to sources, those leaders including LK Advani and others, who are connected with the Ayodhya controversy have not been invited. Once the foundation ceremony gets over, the PM is expected to address the nation in an hour-long speech which will be attended by several other dignitaries.


Around 12:40 pm, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the temple. He is expected to deliver an address after this. Around 2.05 pm, he will depart in a helicopter. The PM is expected to take off for Lucknow at 2.20 pm.

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