Uttarakhand celebrates consecration of Ram Lalla idol

The temples across Uttarakhand on Monday resonated with devotional songs dedicated to Lord Ram as the consecration ceremony progressed in Ayodhya.

'Shobha yatras' (religious processions) were taken out and 'bhandaras' organised in various parts of the state capital on the occasion.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami began his day by reciting the verses of Ramcharitmanas at a temple within the premises of his official residence ahead of the consecration ceremony.

He prayed to Lord Ram for prosperity of the people of the state and the welfare of Sanatanis across the world.

The chief minister then reached a cowshed located on the premises of his official residence and offered his service to the "gau mata".

"It is a great privilege for all of us to witness the restoration of the glory of Sanatan culture in the form of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Dhami said.