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Images: Ayodhya on the eve of 20th anniversary of Babri demolition

Dec 5, 2012   (6 images)

Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya. The Babri masjid is believed to be have been built in the time of Babar. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists destroyed the 16th century mosque as security forces watched. Hindus say it is the birthplace of their god Rama and contend a temple to him stood on the site before the mosque was built there. A look at images of Ayodhya on the eve of the Babri demolition.

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A policeman stands guard near a Hindu temple, on the eve of the anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists destroyed the 16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya as security forces watched. Hindus say it is the birthplace of their god Rama and contend a temple to him stood on the site before the mosque. Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP

 

Hindus offer prayers after bathing in the Saryu River on the eve of the anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya. Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP

 

A Hindu man prays after bathing in the Saryu River on the eve of the anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya. Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP

 

On the eve of 20th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition, a woman sit outside a temple in Ayodhya. Sanjay Kanojia/AFP

 

Policemen check the luggage of a Hindu holy man at the town border on the eve of the anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya. Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP

 

A Hindu holy man offers prayers by the Saryu River on the eve of the anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya. Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP