evidence: Ayodhya has captured the attention and imagination of many devotees and observers. On January 23, 2024, a day after the grand opening ceremony, a monkey entered the inner sanctum of the temple, where the idol of Ram Lalla, the infant form of Lord Ram, is placed. The monkey’s visit was reported by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, which manages the temple, on its X account. [...] Many devotees and observers saw the monkey’s visit as a manifestation of Lord Hanuman himself, who came to see Ram Lalla and to bless the temple and the devotees. They also recalled the historical association of monkeys with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, which aimed to reclaim the birthplace of Lord Ram and to build a temple in his honour. In 1990, when thousands of karsevaks stormed the Babri Masjid, which stood at the disputed site, and hoisted saffron flags on its domes, a monkey perched itself on the central dome, guarding one of the flags. The now iconic monkey was seen as a symbol of Lord Hanuman’s presence and protection. [...] The monkey’s visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was a rare and remarkable incident that sparked divine speculation among many devotees and observers. Some saw it as a sign of Lord Hanuman’s visit and blessing, while others saw it as a natural and harmless occurrence. The incident also highlighted the complex and fascinating relationship between humans and animals, especially monkeys, in India.