Ayodhya, Nov. 25 -- Devotees in Ayodhya lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ahead of the special flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Tuesday, calling it a matter of pride for the Hindu community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the sacred flag atop the 191-foot-high shikhara of the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during a special flag-hoisting ceremony today.

Gorakhpur Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Joint Secretary Sagun Srivastava termed the ceremony "re-establishment" of the Hindu community.

Speaking to ANI, Srivastava said, "This Dhwajarohan is a re-establishment of the entire Hindu community today. The higher our flag is hoisted, the greater the pride we feel....