Ayodhya comes alive as Ram Mandir consecration nears
Ayodhya is abuzz with anticipation for the historic consecration of Ram Mandir, with excitement reaching its peak. Devotees and locals are actively preparing for the momentous occasion, engaging in various activities like sand art portraying Lord Hanuman. The city is adorned with fervor, as dedicated laborers decorate the premises with flowers, setting the stage for a memorable and spiritually significant event in Ayodhya.
Spectacular sand sculpture of Lord Hanuman, PM Modi, and CM Yogi made by sand artists ahead of Ram Mandir consecration in Ayodhya, on January 19, 2024. (PTI Photo)
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Labourers decorate the premises of Ram Mandir, ahead of its consecration ceremony, in Ayodhya, on Jan. 20, 2024. (PTI Photo)
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Hardworking labourers brave cold to prepare Ayodhya for Ram Mandir consecration. Work near the entry point for the Mandir, on Jan 20. (PTI Photo)
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Devotees throng Lata Mangeshkar Chowk as Ayodhya brims with excitement on January 20 before Ram Mandir consecration (PTI Photo)
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Nemaram Prajapati, ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya. The 63-year-old devotee of Lord Ram reached after completing a gruelling barefoot cycle journey from Gujarat's Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo)