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The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya was celebrated in a befitting manner across the state of Assam. Special prayers, yajnas, and pujas were performed at various temples including Kamakhya temple, Basistha temple, and Mahamrityunjaya temple. Various organizations and public committees took out rallies and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan to mark the occasion.