Modi performs ‘sashtang pranam’ in front of Ramlalla idol in Ayodhya
   Date :06-Aug-2020

Modi performs sashtang pr
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs
‘sashtang pranam’ (prostration) while offering prayers to Ramlalla at Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (ANI)
 
AYODHYA :
 
AMID Vedic mantra chanting and sounds of conch-shells, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived at Ram Janmabhoomi to perform ‘pooja’ of ‘Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Virajman’. The Prime Minister performed ‘sashtang pranam’ (obeisances) in front of the Ramlalla idol in the temple premises. He was received by dignitaries including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Ram Janmabhoomi. Subsequently, he performed ‘puja’ and ‘arti’ of Shri Ramlalla.
 
He also undertook a ‘parikrama’ of Shri Ramlalla idol and offered prayers. Prime Minister Modi also planted a ‘Parijaat’ sapling in the temple premises. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi Temple in Ayodhya. The Prime Minister was dressed in a golden-coloured traditional kurta and dhoti with a saffron gamcha. Prime Minister’s golden attire signified the vibrance and excitement of the countrymen for the event.