PM Modi lays foundation for Ram temple in Ayodhya
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An auspicious day
Barricades, banners, and freshly-painted walls cover Ayodhya, as the big day arrives for the brick-laying ceremony of Ram temple. The bhumi-pujan was attended at Ram Janmabhoomi by about 170 people, including select few politicians as well as Prime Minister Modi.
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COVID-19 adherence
As the coronavirus pandemic spread continues, authorities are asking citizens not to visit Ayodhya, and that celebrating from home would be best, as the ceremony will be telecasted live. Roads leading to the temple town are filled with pictures of the temple as well as the deity.
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New look to the city
Many of the marketplaces have also painted their walls a new colour, usually yellow, as policemen cover the locality, awaiting instructions. While most roads are barricaded, security checks are underway, as authorities take down details of the travelers.
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Force at work
Senior Police personnel say that the force has been abiding by guidelines related to the pandemic, and with orders in place to disburse crowds of more than four, the police is doing its best to not allow any outsider in Ayodhya. Random checks are also being carried out to ensure the same.
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Checks in place
Today, no other religious event will take place in the city, except for the bhoomi pujan, with checks in place at sensitive points of Ayodhya.
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Devotees await PM Modi
Sri Gaddinsheen Premdas ji Maharaj, head priest of Hanuman Garhi said this moment is a proud one, and that the Prime Minister will be honoured with a headgear, a crown, and a stole.
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Celebrations abroad
The Indian community in Washington DC, USA is also seen celebrating the bhoomi-pujan at Ayodhya.
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PM Modi departs
The Prime Minister has left for Ayodhya to attend the ground-breaking ceremony. He will join RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Ram Mandir Trust Chief Nritya Gopaldas, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath on the stage for the event.
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Shri Ramlalla
Divya Darshans of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Virajman from Shri Ram Janmbhoomi complex.
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Religious leaders arrived at Ayodhya for 'Bhoomi Poojan'.
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Shri Ramarcha Pujan has commenced in the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi complex.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during the Bhoomi Pujan for the construction of Ram Temple, at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya
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Rangoli depicting Ram Temple, made at Bharatiya Janata Party's office in Gandhinagar
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath inspects the site for a groundbreaking ceremony in Ayodhya
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PM Modi offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ of Ram Temple
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PM plants a Parijat sapling, considered a divine plant, ahead of foundation stone-laying of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
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PM Modi offers prayers to Ram Lalla, performs 'sashtang pranam' (prostration) at Ram Janmabhoomi site.
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PM Modi performs 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya.
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PM Modi lays foundation for Ram temple in Ayodhya
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A grand temple for Ram Lalla
A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent. Today Ram janmbhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again - that had been going on for centuries: PM Narendra Modi.
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Historical moment
It is my good fortune that I was invited to witness this historical moment... From Kanyakumari to Kshirbhavani, from Koteshwar to Kamakhya, from Jagannath to Kedarnath, Somnath to Kashi Vishwanath...today entire country is immersed in Lord Ram: PM Modi at Ayodhya
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'Modern symbol of our traditions'
Ram Mandir will become the modern symbol of our traditions. It'll become a symbol of our devotion, our national sentiment. This temple will also symbolise the power of collective resolution of crores of people. It will keep inspiring the future generations: PM Modi in Ayodhya
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'A grand temple for our Ram Lalla'
"Every heart is illuminated; it is an emotional moment for the entire country... A long wait ends today... A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been living under a tent for many years," says PM Modi at foundation stone-laying ceremony of Ram Mandir
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'History is being made, but is being repeated'
With the construction of this temple, not only history is being made, but is being repeated. The way boatmen to tribals helped Lord Ram, the way children helped Lord Krishna lift Govardhan mountain, similarly, with everyone's efforts temple construction will be completed: PM