Overview
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led prayers at Hanuman Garhi and the Ram Janmabhoomi complex and hoisted the Dharma Dhwaja at the Maa Annapurna Temple.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation, calling the occasion a divine festival of faith and traditions, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extending congratulations.
- Temple authorities conducted special Pratishtha Dwadashi rituals including a ceremonial bathing of the idol, havan, mantra chanting and flag hoisting across seven sub-temples.
- Police ramped up crowd management with thousands of additional personnel, a temporary halt to VIP passes through Thursday and entry restricted to the main gate for darshan.
- Officials anticipated a large turnout of devotees, with estimates of 500,000 to 600,000 visitors, as multi‑day observances continue through Friday.