An year of Ram temple consecration: Truth can’t be hidden forever, will come to light, says CM in Ayodhya

He said, “Once the entire complex is completed, it will set a benchmark for how religious places of Sanatan Dharma should be built. This grand temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi will serve as a new source of inspiration for all places of Sanatan Dharma.”

He said that in the past, during times of division in society, the brunt was borne by places of worship. “If we remain divided along caste lines or other ideologies, we risk facing continuous humiliation. We must unite with the resolve to strengthen national unity. A strong nation, bound by unity, will make Sanatan Dharma, the country, and all of us stronger. However, if the nation is divided on the basis of caste, region, or language, the brunt will first be borne by religious places, and by our sisters and daughters. The essence of Pratishtha Dwadashi is a call to strengthen national unity.”

He noted that the construction of the temple sends a powerful message to suppressed civilizations and cultures worldwide that rights can be reclaimed through democratic and constitutional means. “Despite countless sacrifices for Ram Janmabhoomi and enduring an ‘Agnipariksha’ with unwavering values, patience remained integral to this campaign. It is a path we are all expected to follow,” he said.

During the event held at Angad Tila, the CM lit a lamp and offered flowers to the image of Shri Ram Lalla. He also paid homage to former Vishwa Hindu Parishad president Ashok Singhal.

Adityanath said that according to the Hindu calendar, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has organised a three-day event as part of Pratishtha-Dwadashi to commemorate the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol.

He said, “December 22, 1949, marked the beginning of a long and arduous journey. Today, after one year of Pran Pratishtha, we stand here overwhelmed with pride and joy, celebrating this auspicious occasion. Many significant dates followed, during which every Indian displayed patience and dignity while enduring the ‘agnipariksha.’ However, the unwavering goal remained to secure Lord Shri Ram’s rightful place.”

The CM recalled the historic developments that led to this moment. “On November 9, 2019, the judiciary unanimously ruled that the site of the disputed structure in Ayodhya is indeed Ramjanmabhoomi, and directed the formation of a trust to facilitate the construction of a grand temple.”

He noted, “On August 5, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ayodhya Dham to inaugurate the grand Ram temple programme for Lord Ram. Finally, on January 22, 2024 (Paush Shukla Dwadashi), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of saints and leaders from across the nation, brought an end to a 500-year wait by consecrating Ram Lalla at his birthplace.”

Adityanath said, “From 1528 to December 6, 1992, every 15-20 years, Hindu society continued its efforts to reclaim the Janmabhoomi. The journey was marked by struggles and sacrifices, but everyone shared one unwavering objective—the construction of the Ram Mandir.”

The Chief Minister shared that during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Prime Minister Modi had appealed to the people of the country, saying, “Lord Ram is the symbol of the nation. If there is Ram, there is a nation, and if there is a nation, there is Ram. Both are inseparable and complement each other.” He emphasised that India exists today because of these deities. “It is our collective responsibility to be a part of this campaign,” the CM added.