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Several parts of Ayodhya illuminated ahead of August 5 Ram temple bhoomi pujan
According to potters in the state, around 1.25 lakh diyas were ordered for the highly anticipated ceremony on August 5.
Published on: Aug 1, 2020, 22:44:02 IST
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Ahead of the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram Temple, several areas of Ayodhya were illuminated with diyas (earthen lamps) and colourful lights on Saturday.
According to potters in the state, around 1.25 lakh diyas were ordered for the highly anticipated ceremony on August 5.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Ayodhya on August 2 to take stock of preparations for the Ram temple foundation stone-laying ceremony.
The construction of the Ram temple will begin after the foundation stone-laying ceremony.
The Supreme Court, on November 9 last year, had directed the Central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of the Ram temple.
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