Temple site was bitterly contested for decades with both Hindus and Muslims laying claim to it
Indian PM offers prayers on the banks of the Sarayu River before heading to the construction site
Nepal has become a victim of cultural encroachment, says Nepali premier
Rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by international human rights organisations, says FO
Razing of Babri mosque by Hindu zealots almost 30 years ago unleashed country's worst sectarian violence
It will have its own shed for cows, as well as a huge prayer hall
Modi's election promises included construction of temple on ruins of 16th-century mosque razed by Hindus in 1992
The commitment to construct the grand temple in Ayodhya has been part of the BJP’s election manifesto
Hindu groups believe the Ayodhya site to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, one of the religion’s most revered deities
Muslim groups hold small commemorations of those who lost their lives in 1992 anti-Muslim riots