January 11, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, marking a historic milestone in India's spiritual and cultural journey.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi expressed his pride in the temple’s legacy, emphasizing the centuries of sacrifice, penance, and struggle that culminated in its construction.

“Best wishes to all the countrymen on the first anniversary of the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. This temple, built after centuries of sacrifice, penance, and struggle, is a great heritage of our culture and spirituality,” he wrote.

The Prime Minister also underscored the temple's role in shaping India’s future, adding, “I am confident that this divine and magnificent Ram temple will become a great inspiration in the accomplishment of the resolution of a developed India.”

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, in collaboration with the Ayodhya district administration, has organized elaborate celebrations to commemorate the anniversary. The festivities, which began today, will continue until January 13, marking one year since the idol of Ram Lalla was ceremonially installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple.

The Ram Mandir stands as a symbol of India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage, drawing millions of devotees and serving as a beacon of faith and unity for the nation.