India, Nov. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple to mark completion of its construction. "Today, the entire nation and the world are immersed in Ram. Centuries-old wounds are healing, centuries-long pain is finding closure, as the resolve that burned for 500 years finally reached its fulfilment," the PM said at the ocassion.

Congratulating all the devotees and those who contributed to the temple's construction, PM Modi said Ayodhya had always been the land where ideals transformed into conduct.

Recalling the journey of Lord Ram, Modi said, "Ram left as a prince but returned as Maryada Purushottam. The wisdom of sages, the guidance of mentors, the friendship of Nishad Raj, the devotion ...