TIL Desk/National/Ayodhya/ The wait of centuries has ended and India is creating a golden chapter in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday after performing the ‘bhoomi pujan’ of a Ram temple. Beginning his speech with “Jai Siya Ram”, the prime minister told the gathering that a grand temple will be built for “Ram Lalla”, the infant Ram, who had been living in a temporary tent for years.
“Many people made sacrifices for the Ram temple. I pay my respects to all of them,” the prime minister said after the ground-breaking ceremony of the temple at the spot where many devout Hindus believe Lord Ram was born.
Sending out the message that “Ram is everywhere, Ram belongs to all”, Modi said the temple symbolises India’s rich heritage and will be an inspiration for all of humanity. Despite efforts to eradicate Lord Ram’s existence, he lives in our hearts and is the basis of our culture, Modi said. “Social harmony was the core principle of Lord Ram’s governance,” the prime minister said.