Ayodhya (UP), May 23 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday offered prayers at the famous Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya and to Ram Lalla seated at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi.

The CM who arrived on a one-day visit was warmly welcomed at the helipad in Ram Katha Park by local public representatives and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. From there, he proceeded directly to Hanuman Garhi, where he performed the aarti of Lord Hanuman and offered prayers.

Following this, he attended the inauguration ceremony of the 'Shri Hanuman Katha Mandapam'. Afterwards, he visited the Shri Ram Lalla temple to seek blessings for the welfare, happiness and prosperity of UP and the nation.

This marks Yogi's second visit to Ayodhya in May, having visited on May 10 to inaugurate the beautification of the ancient Sant Ravidas temple and the newly constructed Satsang Bhawan.

He offered his respects at the Ram Lalla temple and engaged with the trust members responsible for the temple's management.

He inquired in detail about the arrangements and ongoing construction works, including the rampart and preparations for the upcoming Pran Pratishtha of the idols.

The CM emphasised the importance of completing all construction activities at the Ram temple promptly and assured the state government's full support in facilitating this progress.

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