In Ayodhya, pilgrims gathered in huge numbers at the banks of the Sarayu River from early morning to perform the sacred bath, chanting hymns and offering prayers.
Under the directives of the Yogi government, the Horticulture Department had been preparing for flower showers on devotees during the bathing festivals of the Maha Kumbh Mela. Special arrangements were made to procure rose petals for this purpose, ensuring a grand display of devotion and cel