"That thought, that penance, that welfare work is achieved today through the worship of Lord Shri Ram. This is a very proud moment. This is the beginning of a new era. In this era, India will find its place in the world through penance (tapasya)," said Vaishnaw.
Superstar Chiranjeevi, who attended the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday, said that the experience was "wonderful" and the day belonged to the whole country
The timely medical intervention by the state-of-the-art mobile hospital in Ayodhya played a pivotal role in saving the life of Ramkrishna Srivastava, a 65-year-old Dharmacharya Pramukh and member of the Vishva Hindu Parishad.
As those who have pledged to preserve and protect our Constitution, let us reaffirm our commitment to its secular character by declining to participate in Ram Temple event in Ayodhya, said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday.
Recalling his visit to Tamil Nadu's Arichal Munai, the starting point of Ram Setu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that during his 11-day 'anushthan', he tried to bow before all the places where Lord Ram had visited.
Veteran actor Hema Malini, who attended the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday, called it a historical moment.
Deputy leader of opposition Hemant Katare, former minister PC Sharma, former MLA Kunal Chaudhary, Congress leader KK Mishra and others were present on the occasion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the newly-constructed temple is a symbol of national consciousness and the ceremony held on Monday to unveil the idol of Ram Lalla is also the 'Pran Pratishtha' of human values and highest ideals