"Matter of pride for nation," says Vasudevanand Saraswati on 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 22 (ANI): After the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was completed on Monday, Vasudevanand Saraswati Maharaj, a trustee in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said that it is a matter of pride for the nation, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is patriotic and a devout.
"Pran Pratishtha of Lord Shri Ram was completed with great joy. It is a matter of pride for the nation. After 500 years, Lord Ram entered this grand building. Its responsibility was greatly discharged by our Prime Minister Modi. Our Prime Minister is very devout and patriotic. Lord Ram resides within everyone," Vasudevanand Saraswati Maharaj told ANI.
The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony after the hour-long rituals in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the rituals.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present inside the sanctorum during the rituals.
As the nation is steeped in joy after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple, the Saryu Ghat in the 'Ram Nagri' witnessed a captivating 'Aarti' event with several people bowing down to the lord with folded hands.
Meanwhile, a mega 'Deepotsava' was also organised at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya, with the 'Ram Jyotis' illuminating the city and symbolising the divine presence of Ram Lalla. (ANI)