Ayodhya, June 5 -- The consecration of 'Raja Ram', Hindu Lord Rama, along with the installation of idols in eight newly built temples inside the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, was held on Thursday, June 5, in the presence of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

The ritual was the second major consecration ceremony at the temple, the first being that of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The ceremony took place during the 'Abhijit Muhurat', considered one of the most auspicious moments in the Hindu calendar.

The consecration of the deities began with prayers at the 'yajna mandap' at 6:30 am, followed by a 'havan' at 9 am, which lasted an hour. Thereafter, centralised rituals began simultan...