Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Wednesday, where he offered prayers at Hanuman Garhi and the Ram temple, seeking blessings for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Uttar Pradesh.
The chief minister’s one-day visit coincided with the ongoing by-elections for nine assembly seats in the state. On his arrival in Ayodhya, the chief minister was warmly welcomed by public representatives, including the mayor, MLA and BJP leaders.
In the afternoon, CM Yogi visited Ram Katha Park before proceeding directly to Hanuman Garhi, where he offered his respects to Sankatmochan Hanuman. He also met Mahant Prem Das, the head of Hanuman Garhi, who honoured him with a shawl.
After completing the rituals, the chief minister greeted the people of Ayodhya and the devotees gathered there. He then visited Ram Janmabhoomi temple, and offered prayers and performed darshan-puja.
Previously, CM Yogi had visited Ayodhya during the Deepotsav celebrations, offering prayers to both Ram Lalla and Sankatmochan Hanuman.
Prominent leaders, including Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi and MLA Vedprakash Gupta were present during the chief minister’s visit.
