Ayodhya, 8 November (IANS). Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya on Sunday morning on the occasion of Diwali and offered prayers to Ram Lala. They performed aarti, took blessings and lit traditional earthen lamps in the temple premises as part of the festival celebrations.
The Chief Minister reached Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple at around 8 am, where he was warmly welcomed by Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
During his visit, Yogi Adityanath prayed before Ram Lalla and participated in religious rituals associated with the holy festival of Diwali. His visit reflects the spiritual importance of Ayodhya and the special importance of this festival in the newly built Ram temple.
After completing the darshan, the Chief Minister met Mahant Nritya Gopal Das Ji Maharaj and inquired about his well-being. He also interacted with many saints and religious leaders.
After this, Yogi Adityanath participated in the 10th Diwali Milan Mahotsav organized at Karsevakpuram in Ayodhya. Many prominent saints, Mahants and people associated with the Ram Mandir movement participated in this program.
Addressing the people present there, the Chief Minister recalled the important contribution of former Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. He also remembered the dedication and efforts of those who worked for the construction of the grand Ram temple.
Yogi Adityanath also highlighted how the long-cherished dream of building a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya came true under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Officials said the Chief Minister’s visit on the occasion of Diwali further enhanced the festive and spiritual atmosphere of Ayodhya, where devotees and saints celebrated the festival with prayers, traditional rituals and full enthusiasm.