Ahead of the foundation-stone laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple here. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the prime minister arrived at the temple dressed in traditional dhoti-kurta. Around 175 eminent guests had been invited for the ‘Bhoomi poojan’ of Ram temple. Besides Prime Minister Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, Mahant Nritya Gopaldas Maharaj, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are also present on stage.

Here are the highlights from Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhumi Poojan ceremony:

• 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his speech with hailing Lord Ram on the occasion of ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
• 2. 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 future generations: PM Modi
• 3. Ayodhya: RamTemple ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ concludes. Stage event to follow shortly. PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel & President of Ram Mandir Trust Nitya Gopal Das will be on stage for the event.
• The auspicious moment at 12:44:08 pm, when the brick will be laid.
• 4. “Nine bricks are kept here, these were sent by devotees of Lord Ram from around the world in 1989. There are 2 lakh 75 thousand such bricks out of which 100 bricks with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ engraving have been taken”: Priest presiding Ram Mandir Bhoomi puja.