Devotees flock to Ayodhya on first Ram Lalla consecration anniv

The temple town of Ayodhya witnessed a surge of devotees on Wednesday on the occasion of the first anniversary of the consecration ceremony of Ram temple, as per the Gregorian calendar.

- HT Correspondent

AYODHYA:

Devotees thronged the Janambhoomi path till late evening for the darshan of Shri Ram Lalla, while heavy security arrangements ensured a smooth and safe spiritual experience for all. The consecration ceremony had taken place on January 22, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the main rituals. The idol of 'Ram Lalla' was carved by Arun Yogiraj, a famed sculptor from Karnataka. The idol is 51 inches tall and weighs 1.5 tonnes. The idol portrays Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus also crafted from the same stone.

On Wednesday, a massive crowd of devotees gathered to offer prayers. Earlier, according to the Hindu calendar on January 11, 12, and 13, the Ram Temple Trust celebrated the occasion for three days.