Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi during ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla idol inside the sanctorum of newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday, January 22.

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated amid grand celebrations in Ayodhya. Modi, who led the rituals and unveiled the eyes of Ram Lalla idol, walked inside the temple premises with a silver ‘chattar’ (umbrella) placed on a red folded dupatta.

Dressed in a golden kurta teamed up with a cream dhoti and patka, Modi took ‘sankalp’ for the pran pratishtha ceremony and later moved to the sanctum sanctorum for the rituals.

Meanwhile, Indian Army helicopters showered flower petals on the temple premises when the consecration took place.

“The extraordinary moment of the consecration of Shri Ram Lala’s life in Ayodhya Dham is going to leave everyone emotional. It is my great pleasure to be a part of this divine program. Hail Siya Ram!,” Modi said on X (formally Twitter).

The prime minister will also address the gathering of around 7000 guests after the ceremony. He is also scheduled to visit the Kuber Tila later.

Modi will also interact with workers associated with the construction of the temple.