In Pics | The Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday performed the 'bhoomi pujan' of a Supreme Court-mandated Ram temple in Ayodhya, bringing to fruition the BJP's mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power.RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among those who attended the event at the site where a large number of devout Hindus believe Lord Ram was born. Here's a look at the ceremony in pictures:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple ahead of the foundation-stone laying ceremony of the Ram temple, in Ayodhya. Credit: PTI

Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others during the Bhoomi Pujan. Credit: PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat during the Bhoomi Pujan. Credit: PTI

rime Minister Narendra Modi along with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others during the Bhoomi Pujan. Credit: PTI

Sadhus celebrate the Bhoomi Pujan day for the construction of Ram Temple, at Hanuman Garhi. Credit: PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath waters Parijaat sapling ahead of the inception of Bhoomi Pujan. Credit: PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers sashtang namaskar in front of the idol of Lord Ram ahead of the inception of Bhoomi Pujan. Credit: PTI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath being greeted by BJP leader Uma Bharti during the function ahead of the inception of Bhoomi Pujan. Credit: PTI

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat during the foundation laying ceremony of Ram Temple. Credit: PTI

Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ahead of the inception of Bhoomi Pujan. Credit: PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Lucknow. Credit: PTI