Ayodhya dons divine decor ahead of Ram Navami

Ayodhya: With just a day to go for Ram Navami, Ayodhya is witnessing extensive preparations for Shri Ram Janmotsav,  with lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad expected to arrive in the holy city on Sunday.

Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a safe and smooth celebration. The surveillance is being carried out through drones and an extensive CCTV network.

Inspector General of Police, Ayodhya Range, Praveen Kumar said: “CCTVs have been installed at all key locations, and drone surveillance is underway. City residents, including boatmen and vendors, are also playing a role in maintaining vigilance and reporting any suspicious activity.”

In anticipation of large crowds and rising heat, arrangements are being coordinated with the health department and civil administration. “Everyone is working together in a spirit of teamwork to ensure crowd management and devotee comfort,” the IG added.

To manage the influx of pilgrims, special traffic and crowd control measures have been put in place. “The area around the Ram Mandir, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, and Rampath has been divided into zones. Internal diversions will be made, if required, to ease movement,” he said.

The district administration has also planned a series of cultural programmes and exhibitions in the Ram Katha Park. A major highlight this year is the ‘Surya Tilak’ ritual, where a ray of sunlight will anoint Lord Ram’s idol at noon on Ram Navami. The rare celestial event will be broadcast live for devotees worldwide.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged people to watch the event on television. “On the holy occasion of Shri Ram Navami, tomorrow in Ayodhya Dham, Lord Surya will be seen performing the Tilak of Lord Shri Ram… Do watch this event on television,” he wrote on X.

Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said Ram Navami is not just a festival but a unique confluence of Indian culture, spirituality, and scientific tradition. (IANS)

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