Ayodhya, Jan 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla on Monday afternoon.

Soon after PM Modi's arrival, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony started.

PM Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat could be seen attending the ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present on the temple premises to attend the ceremony.

"All the guest dignitaries who are coming to witness the auspicious occasion of Pran Pratishtha of the new idol of Shri Ramlala are heartily welcomed and congratulated in Shri Ayodhya Dham, the place of manifestation of Lord Shri Ram, the best among the Saptapuris. Jai Siya Ram!" CM Yogi posted on X.

Welcoming RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath posted, "Jai Shri Ram! In the Pran Prastishta program of the new idol of Shri Ramlala in Shri Ayodhya Dham, the beloved city of Lord Shri Ram @RSSorg. Hearty welcome and congratulations to Honorable Sarsanghchalak of Respected Mohan Bhagwat Ji!"

CM Yogi Adityanath said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the wait of countless Ram devotees is going to be fulfilled.

The Chief Minister also welcomed all saints and religious leaders coming from all over the country.

The 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Lalla is scheduled for Paush Shukla Kurma Dwadashi, Vikram Samvat 2080, which falls today, January 22.

The day's rituals started with a morning puja and the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla is expected to start around 12.30 pm and end by 1 pm.

Temple authorities said that all the guests will be provided with bells which they will be ringing during the Aarti.

(ANI)

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