Half a million people entered the new Ram Mandir on Tuesday, a controversial Hindu temple in the holy town of Ayodhya that is built on the ruins of a destroyed 16th century mosque.

In Photos, India’s Devotees Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Ram Temple 4 minute read Visitors take photos of a laser light show at the newly consecrated Ram temple in Ayodhya, India, on Jan. 22.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is presiding over the inauguration of a lavish Hindu temple on the site of a destroyed centuries-old mosque. Follow here for live news updates.

Activity at the main entrance of the new Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ram, in Ayodhya, India, in mid-Dec. 2023. (RNS photo/Richa Karmarkar) Richa Karmarkar and Yashraj Sharma ...

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) – To celebrate the upcoming Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Hindu Americans led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad, America, organized a mini car and bike rally at a ...

Item 1 of 3 Police officers patrol a street on horseback ahead of the opening of the temple of Hindu Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India, January 20, 2024.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the inauguration of the grand temple of the Hindu god Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India, Jan. 22, 2024. India's Press Information Bureau/Handout via REUTERS ...

After 14 years, Rama finally rules Ayodhya, leading to a golden age. The BJP sees the construction of the Ram Mandir temple as evidence of its single-minded determination, no matter how long it takes.

Over 5.5 crore devotees visited Ayodhya's Ram Temple since consecration: UP govt The surge in the number of pilgrims has not been limited to the general public.