Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 5 (ANI): Ahead of the much-awaited foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the holy city of Ayodhya on Wednesday dressed in a golden-coloured traditional dhoti kurta.

In the picture shared by the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Modi is seen greeting the countrymen with folded hands and his face beaming with pride.

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He paired the golden kurta with an off-white dhoti and a matching traditional stole which has golden borders.

Prime Minister's golden attire signified the vibrance and excitement of the countrymen as they are all set to witness the historic moment.

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The Prime Minister's dusted off the look with black shoes.

In Ayodhya, Prime Minister Modi's first halt will be at Hanumangarhi temple, marking the first-ever visit by any Prime Minister to this temple. He will also be the first Prime Minister to visit Ram Janmabhoomi site. He will unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone and also release a commemorative postage stamp on 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'. (ANI)

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