'Epitome of India's greatness': UP CM terms Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan as most awaited moment

On Wednesday, Uttar Presh Chief Minister Yogi ityanath said temple will t only be epitome of Lord Ram's greatness but of India's too. Fulfilling three-dece-long Ram Janmabhoomi movement, PM Narendra Modi performed Bhumi Pujan ceremony at Lord Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya, placing a metallic plaque at base of temple site. 

Yogi termed foundation stone laying for Ram temple ' most awaited moment of past 500 years'. Furrmore, he said that PM Modi's guidance has always been helpful, ding that temple will be a symbol of peace and friendship to world

"I thank PM Modi for being present today, at most awaited moment of past 500 years. We have to implement work plan prepared by PM Modi. This temple will t only be epitome of Lord Ram's greatness but of India's too," ityanath told ANI.

"PM Modi's guidance has always been helpful to us. On behalf of citizen and countrymen, I am thankful to him for his presence in Ayodhya for foundation laying ceremony. re will be a grand temple in Ayodhya. This temple will be a symbol of peace and friendship to world," he ded. 

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PM Modi lays foundation stone at Ram Janmabhoomi

Fulfilling three-dece-long Ram Janmabhoomi movement, PM Narendra Modi performed Bhumi Pujan ceremony at Lord Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya, placing a mettalic plaque at base of temple site. ceremony was done in presence of 135 saints, UP CM Yogi ityanath, UP Goverr Anandiben Patel, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and or eminent dignitaries. PM visited Hanumangarhi prior to ceremony, planted a 'Parijat sapling' and n dressed venue before leaving for Delhi. temple which will be constructed will consist of two floors comprising of Sompura Marbles - spanning 161ft in length, 140ft in width, and 128 ft in height, having of 5 domes. trust has estimated that construction of temple will be completed in 3-3.5 years i.e by 2023.

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