Massive Devotee Influx at Ayodhya Ram Temple
With less than two weeks remaining for the sacred dhwaj ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, the holy city is witnessing an unprecedented surge of devotees. Thousands of pilgrims, including families with children, are arriving daily to offer prayers to Lord Ram and participate in the spiritual preparations for the November 25 event when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit.
Spiritual Significance and Prasad Distribution
Anil Mishra, a distinguished member of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, emphasized the profound spiritual importance of the upcoming flag hoisting ceremony. He assured that the trust is committed to ensuring every visitor receives darshan prasad during their prayers at the temple.
"This ceremony represents a national symbol for the coming days. The divine vision of god itself is considered prasad, and we are ensuring everyone receives this blessing. The trust has consistently maintained this tradition and will continue to do so during this significant event," Mishra told ANI.
Multi-Religious Harmony in Ayodhya
Iqbal Ansari, one of the litigants in the historic Babri Masjid–Ram Janmabhoomi case, highlighted Ayodhya's enduring multi-religious character and welcomed Prime Minister Modi's participation in the ceremony.
"Ayodhya's land is fundamentally spiritual, welcoming deities from all religions. People from every faith have always settled here. The Prime Minister's visit for the flag ceremony brings great honor to our city. It's particularly fortunate that both PM Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will participate in this historic moment at Ram Mandir," Ansari expressed.
Enhanced Security Measures
According to Balramchari Dubey, the temple's Superintendent of Police (Security), devotee numbers have been steadily increasing since Diwali, with anticipation building as the dhwaj ceremony approaches.
To prevent any security breaches, police authorities are conducting surprise inspections around the temple premises. Dubey detailed the comprehensive security arrangements: "We have activated all surveillance cameras in both the Red Zone and Yellow Zone, maintaining constant monitoring. Our anti-drone systems and jammer technology remain operational to ensure complete security while minimizing inconvenience to visitors."
Temple Construction Completed
In a significant development, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Shetra Trust officially announced through social media platform X that all construction work related to Ayodhya's Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has been fully completed.
The construction encompasses the main temple structure and six additional temples dedicated to:
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Ganesha
- Lord Hanuman
- Suryadev
- Goddess Bhagwati
- Goddess Annapurna
- Sheshavatar temple
The trust confirmed that flagpoles and kalash pinnacles have been successfully installed on all these temples. Additionally, seven mandapas honoring Maharishi Valmiki, Vashishtha, Vishwamitra, Maharishi Agastya, Nishadraj, Shabari, and Rishi's wife Ahilya have been completely constructed, along with the Maharshi Tulsi Das temple.
The convergence of completed construction, enhanced security protocols, and growing devotee enthusiasm creates a historic atmosphere in Ayodhya as the city prepares for the momentous November 25 dhwaj ceremony.
