Bhumi Pujan for Ram Mandir begins at Ayodhya

Team Udayavani, Aug 5, 2020, 12:24 PM IST

Ayodhya (UP): The bhoomi pujan site at Ram Janmabhoomi Sthal has begun.

PM Narendra Modi who is sitting for the pooja offered prayers to Ram Lalla, and performed ‘sashtang pranam’ at Ram Janmabhoomi site.

Ahead of the ceremony, Modi planted a Parijat sapling, considered a divine plant here.

Earlier, Modi offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple here. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the prime minister arrived at the temple dressed in traditional dhoti-kurta.

On the significance of visiting Hanuman temple first, Hanuman Garhi Mahant Raju Das said that according to legends, it is believed that no work is complete without the blessings of Lord Hanuman.

Seventy-six steps lead to Hanuman Garhi which is one of the most popular Hanuman temples in North India. The shrine houses Hanuman”s mother, Anjani, with a young Hanuman sitting on her lap.

About this temple, the Mahant said, “When Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after conquering Ravana, he gave this place to Hanuman ji to live, so its called Hanuman Garhi or Hanuman Kot. From here, it is believed that Lord Hanuman used to protect Ramkot.”