<span style="color: #222222;">The consecration of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya has brought jubilation among the devotees in Sri Lanka. Special puja and celebrations were planned at various places by Indian community. The Sita Amman temple at Sita Eliya, which is believed to be the place where Goddess Sita was held captive by Ravan, is one such place where devotees participated in the special pooja. It is notable that a stone from Sita Eliya was sent to Ayodhya to be included in the construction of Ram Temple. Celebrations were held at other temples including Bhakta Hanuman Temple at Rambodha followed by a Procession and Annadaan. In addition, special prayers were held at Saraswathy Hall in Colombo where the Pran Pratishtha programme was viewed through Doordarshan's live broadcast. Prayers and chanting of Sthothrams took place at Chinmaya Mission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is closely linked with India as part of Ramayana trail, as Lord Ram is believed to have gone there to save Sita held captive by Ravan. Lord Ram is also believed to have installed Shivalingas at three places in Sri Lanka after defeating Ravan.</span><br />