Ayodhya,

31 Dec (HS): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

visited Hanumangarhi on Wednesday and offered prayers to Sankat Mochan Hanuman.

After leaving Hanumangarhi, the Defense Minister and Chief Minister directly

went to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex. Here, they paid obeisance at the Lord

Shri Ram Lalla Temple and Ram Darbar, performed the ritual aarti, and

circumambulated the temple. The Chief Minister and Defense Minister prayed for

the happiness and prosperity of the country and the state.

Defence

Minister Rajnath Singh reached Ayodhya on Wednesday morning to participate in

the Pratishtha Dwadashi programme. Here he was welcomed by Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. From here Defence

Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Hanumangarhi

and bowed their heads at the feet of Sankat Mochan. From here they directly

reached Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex. Here they paid obeisance at the court of

Lord Shri Ram Lalla. After this they also visited and worshipped at Ram Darbar

and prayed for the progress of the country and state and for the welfare of the

people.

After

the darshan and puja, the Defense Minister and the Chief Minister emerged from

the temple, greeted by devotees chanting Jai Shri Ram. Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath waved his hand to acknowledge the public's greetings

and affectionately blessed the children. An atmosphere of devotion and

enthusiasm prevailed throughout the complex.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi