How Ayodhya is being decked up for Ram Temple 'bhoomi pujan'

The long saga of political and social turmoil over the demolition of Babri Masjid and the demand to build Ram Temple in Ayodhya will finally come to an end on August 5. The Ram Temple's 'bhoomi pujan' will put an end to decades-long battle as the ceremony would mark the formal commencement of the much-promised mandir's construction. As the entire nation awaits for this historic moment, here's a glimpse of how Ayodhya is being decked up for the foundation laying ceremony:  

eople move past the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas workshop, ahead of the ground breaking ceremony of the 'Ram Mandir' in Ayodhya. Credit: PTI Photo

Ayodhya is getting a lick of paint before Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other eminent dignitaries visit the temple town. Credit: DH Photo

Ram Ki Paidi illuminated ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Ram Temple. Credit: PTI Photo

A Sadhu crosses a decorated road ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony of the proposed Ram Temple. Credit: PTI Photo

Hoardings of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders are seen on a road ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony. Credit: AFP Photo

Workers decorate Hanuman Garhi temple ahead of Ram Temple 'bhoomi pujan'. Credit: PTI Photo

Artists give final touch to a sand sculpture of Lord Ram in Bikaner. Credit: PTI Photo