New Delhi/IBNS, Nov. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, marking a monumental chapter in India's cultural and religious history.

The Ram Temple was consecrated by PM Modi on January 22, 2024.

Thousands of devotees, saints, and dignitaries witnessed the ceremony, which symbolises the culmination of a spiritual, cultural, and civilisational journey centuries in the making.

On Lord Ram's ideals: "We must learn from Lord Ram. Ram means maryada - the highest standards of life and conduct. Ram represents supreme virtue and the path of Dharma."

On India's future: "Ram is not just a person - Ram is a value. If India is to become a developed nation by 2047, we must...