Ayodhya, Nov. 18 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Ayodhya on Tuesday for a day-long visit to review preparations for the upcoming flag hoisting ceremony at Ram Temple.

He began his tour with prayers at Sankat Mochan Hanumangarhi, bowing before Lord Hanuman and offering prayers for the happiness, prosperity, and peace of the people of Uttar Pradesh, said an official release.

After the darshan at Hanumangarhi, the Chief Minister proceeded directly to the sanctum of Shri Ram Lalla. He performed aarti, offered obeisance at the feet of Lord Ram, and undertook a circumambulation of the premises, closely inspecting the progress of the temple construction.

Following the rituals, officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi T...