India, Nov. 25 -- The flag hoisting at Ayodhya's Ram Temple is not the conclusion but the beginning of a new era, said Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the 'Dharmdhwaja' (religious flag) at the temple, marking the completion of its construction five years after it began.

"Ram Mandir represents the faith, honour, and self-respect of 1.4 billion Indians," Adityanath said at the flag hoisting ceremony as he welcomed Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Adityanath congratulated engineers and workers, whose dedication made the construction of the temple possible. He dedicated the day to the saints and devotees, who devoted their lives to the Ram Mandir m...