3 crore Kumbh devotees likely to visit Ayodhya

3 crore Kumbh devotees likely to visit Ayodhya

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Arshad Afzaal Khan TNN 30.12.2024

Ayodhya : The Ram Temple Tr st and district administration are making elaborate arrangements to cater to the rush of devotees who will visit Ayodhya for ‘darshan’ of Ram Lalla after their visit to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh. Officials said that around 3 crore people are expected to visit Ayodhya till Feb-end. Besides Kumbh pilgrims, devotees will also visit Ayodhya in large numbers in Jan to attend the first anniversary celebrations of the consecration of Ram Lalla.

The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation is taking several measures to provide relief to people from cold. A tent city is being set and night shelters are being arranged at various locations for devotees. Ayodhya mayor G irish Pati Tripathi said, “At least 3 crore people ar e lik- ely to visit Ayodhya after attending Maha Kumbh in Pray agraj. Ever since the inaugura tion of Ram Temple, the municipal corporation has bee n maintaining high standards of cleanliness.”

 “Arrangements for drinking water, e-buses, golf carts, and decorative lights are being made,” he said. The mayor added that around one lakh people visit Ayodhya daily but on New Year’s Day, the nu mber could go up to 4-5 lakh. Anil Mishra, a member of the Ram Janma bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said: “After the consecration of Ram Lalla on Jan 22, the trust established an organized system for devotees coming to Ayodhya from across the country and the world. Visitors enter through seven lines at the entrance, and at the traveler facility centre, devotees can store their mobile phones, bags, and other belongings. A big h ll has been prepared to accommodate more than 2,000 people.”