<span style="color: #222222;">Recounting the different Ramayans written in various languages, Prime Minister noted that Shree Ram is the common thread of unity in diversity in the country. He said that Lord Ram is a symbol of strength and unity for all religions, irrespective of religion.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">During his historic address at Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is an emotional moment for the entire country and construction of Ram Temple will also pave way for the development of Ayodhya and open up several opportunities across sectors which will change the economy of the region.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">The Bhumi Poojan ceremony started at sharp 12.30 afternoon and culminated at 12.45 pm.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Many Saints, spiritual leaders and other leaders associated with Ram Temple movement were present at the ceremony. Mahesh Bhagchandka and Pawan Singhal from family of late Ashok  Singhal, Former President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad were Mukhya Yajman in Bhumi Pujan function.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Prime Minister to have Darshan at Ram Janmbhumi and Hanumangarhi temple of Ayodhya and after planting a sapling of Parijat Tree he took part in the Bhumi Poojan ceremony.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister also released postage stamps on the model of Ram Temple and on Ramayana encyclopedia on this occasion. A wooden Kodand Ram Statue was presented as a souvenir to Prime Minister by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">On the occasion Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath said that it was dream which is became  reality after a long gap of almost 5 centuries.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">AIR correspondent reports,<b><i> </i></b>Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bumipoojan for the temple of Ramlala amidst chanting of Slokas, Blowing of conch shells and renditions of jai Shri Ram. Clad in traditional Indian attire of Dhoti Kurta prime Minister  bowed down in front of Ramlala, performed pooja, accepted the Mukut or the crown and turban given by preists of Hanuman Garhi and did Parikrama also. He became the first Prime Minister to do so. The city of Lord Rama was reverberating with sound of Ramdhun on this occassion. Although lanes of Ayodhya took a deserted look because of the security reasons but in the houses and temples of the city people were doing  Ramkeetran and recitation of Rancharitmanas.</span><br />''  <br />