NEW YORK: Indian diaspora celebrates in New York on the occasion of consecration ceremony. Expatriates organized celebrations in New York's Times Square. Saffron flags with Jai Shri Ram written on them and illuminated images of Lord Rama were displayed on the streets.

The pictures and videos of this had gained the attention of the world the previous day. People dressed in traditional Indian costumes and sang the praises of Rama to welcome the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The response of the expatriates was that the Ram Temple symbolizes India's heritage and unity.