President prays at Ayodhya temple

Ram Nath Kovind says it is impossible to imagine Ayodhya without Lord Ram.

August 29, 2021 05:32 pm | Updated 11:34 pm IST - Lucknow

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses during the inauguration of Ramayana Conclave at Ayodhya, on August 29, 2021.

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses during the inauguration of Ramayana Conclave at Ayodhya, on August 29, 2021.

It is impossible to imagine Ayodhya without Lord Ram, said President Ram Nath Kovind as he visited the Uttar Pradesh town on Sunday to launch several cultural projects.

The President also visited the makeshift Ram Janmabhoomi temple and offered prayers there.

“Ayodhya nagri is not just Prabhu Ram’s janmabhoomi and leelabhoomi but without Ram it is impossible to even imagine about this town,” Mr. Kovind said.

The President was speaking at the inauguration of the Ramayana Conclave and launch of various projects of the Department of Culture and Tourism, U.P.

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