Devotees from across the country continued to pour into Ayodhya for darshan at the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir, three days after the grand ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. Despite the cold weather, the enthusiasm among the devotees remained high as they lined up patiently to catch a glimpse of Ram Lalla. The Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Acharya Satyendra Das, expressed satisfaction with the devotees’ disciplined behavior, stating that they are following the appeal to have darshan patiently.
“This is the fourth day since the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. Darshan has been open for devotees since January 22. There was a heavy turnout on the first two days. Now, people are having darshan patiently. An appeal was made to have the darshan patiently, calmly, and devotees are following it,” said Acharya Satyendra Das.
The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, held on Monday, marked the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir, and it witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event was attended by around 8,000 invitees, including 1,500-1,600 eminent guests, and garnered global attention as the entire Ayodhya was illuminated with earthen lamps and crackers lit up the night sky.
IG Range Ayodhya, Praveen Kumar, shared insights into the crowd management arrangements to ensure devotees’ safety and security. “Today is the festival of Paush Poornima, in which people take a holy dip first. People from the surrounding areas are coming on foot. There are two queues, each one kilometer long. Any belongings have to be kept in the Public Facilitation Centre (PFC), and baggage scanners are installed. There is also a physical frisking center,” explained Praveen Kumar.
The IG Range Ayodhya emphasized the improvements made to the public transport system for the safe travel of outsiders. He praised the disciplined behavior of devotees, saying, “There is enthusiasm among people, but there is no haphazard. The administration and police personnel are working well on the orders of Honourable Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.”
As the flow of devotees continued, Praveen Kumar appealed to people to reduce their luggage to enhance the overall experience at the Ram Mandir. “We appeal to people to bring fewer belongings to save time,” he added.
Despite the large number of devotees, the administration has implemented strict crowd management measures to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone visiting the holy site. With two queues stretching one kilometer each, baggage scanners, and physical frisking centers, the authorities are leaving no stone unturned to maintain order and security.
The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla marked a significant milestone in the construction of the Ram Mandir, and the ongoing influx of devotees highlights the deep-rooted spiritual connection people have with the revered site. The disciplined conduct of the devotees and the elaborate arrangements made by the administration reflect the seamless integration of spiritual fervor and effective crowd management, creating an atmosphere of reverence and harmony in Ayodhya.
