CM Adityanath urges the nation to celebrate Bhoomi Pujan on August 5 from home

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Ram Janambhoomi temple site in Ayodhya on Monday to take stock of Bhoomi Pujan preparations for the August 5 event. During his visit, he urged people to remain in their respective homes and to celebrate the event by lighting earthen diyas, decorating temples and reciting the Ramayana to commemorate those who laid down their lives in the struggle for the construction of the temple, PTI reported. 

The Chief Minister further added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will visit the Ram Janambhoomi temple site on August 5 to participate in the Bhoomi Pujan, will represent the 135 crore Indians. He said, only those invited for the ceremony should visit Ayodhya and urged others to remain at their respective places.

He further added that for those who were keen to visit Ayodhya, arrangements will be made to bring them, once the coronavirus pandemic is over, PTI reported.

During his visit to the Janambhoomi temple site on Monday, he paid obeisance to Ramlalla (the idol of Lord Ram as an infant). He also visited the Hanuman Garhi temple and gave directions to senior officers from the dais, where the main event is scheduled to be held.

He also took stock of the temporary helipad that was constructed at Saket University during his visit to Ayodhya.

The Ram Temple foundation stone laying ceremony has been scheduled for August 5 and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other key figures.