Ayodhya: Ram Temple authorities appeal devotees from nearby areas to postpone their visit

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 28 (ANI): An surge in devotees visiting the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday prompted the General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai, to appeal to nearby devotees to postpone their visit, allowing those from distant areas to have easier access to the temple.
The influx is attributed to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where devotees take a holy dip before visiting the Ram temple.
Rai explained that Ayodhya's size is not sufficient to accommodate such a large crowd, as around 10 crore devotees are expected to take a holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj on January 29 following 'Mauni Amavasya'. Afterward, many of them are likely to head for Ayodhya.
"It is estimated that 10 crore people will take dip in Prayagraj on January 29. A large number of devotees are reaching Ayodhya from Prayagraj. There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of visitors to Ayodhya for the last three days. Looking at the population and size of Ayodhya Dham, it can be said that it is very difficult to provide darshan of Ramlala to such a large number of devotees in one day and it is causing trouble to the devotees," said Champat Rai in his appeal.
"As a result, to prevent any kind of untoward incident, devotees have to walk more. Hence, it is requested that the devotees from the nearby areas should visit Ayodhya for darshan after 15-20 days so that the devotees coming from far away can easily have darshan of Ramlala. This will be convenient for everyone. There will be a lot of relief in February after Vasant Panchami. The weather will also be good," he added.
Meanwhile, in response to the surge in devotees, authorities have tightened security measures. Special arrangements have been made to accommodate the growing crowd, including expanding capacity and ensuring devotees' safety during the cold weather.
Earlier, Ayodhya Commissioner Gaurav Dayal announced that special arrangements are being made to manage the large number of devotees visiting the Ram Janmbhoomi temple. Dayal said that large crowds are expected after the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on January 29.
Arrangements have been made to manage the growing crowd and expand the capacity to accommodate devotees and ensure their safety during the cold weather.
Speaking to ANI, Dayal said, "The devotees visiting the Mahakumbh have been visiting Ayodhya temple afterwards. Especially after the holy baths, a huge influx of crowds is being witnessed here. We are expecting large crowds after the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on January 29 as well." (ANI)