PM Modi took to X and greeted people for their hope and devotion on the occasion.

Ilyasi said the fatwa was issued to him by an individual "on social media" and his mobile phone number was mentioned in that and forwarded to all imams and mosque authorities, asking them to "boycott me".

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, representatives of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony for the new idol of Ram Lalla, scheduled for Monday at the Ram temple's sanctum sanctorum, will be officiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.