Overview
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Hanuman Garhi and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, performed aarti, and hoisted the Dharm Dhwaja on the Maa Annapurna temple spire.
- The observance marked the second anniversary of the Ram Lalla consecration, aligned with Pratishtha Dwadashi on the Hindu lunar calendar.
- Authorities put extensive crowd-management in place with additional forces, including roughly 3,000 police from outside the district, and suspended VIP passes for darshan until Thursday.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders shared greetings to mark the anniversary and praised the temple’s significance.
- Officials highlighted Ayodhya’s infrastructure push and tourism claims, citing the international airport, upgraded road and rail links, themed corridors, and the chief minister’s statement of 45 crore visitors over five years.