{"id":59744,"date":"2025-02-03T10:54:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T10:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=59744"},"modified":"2025-02-03T10:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T10:54:39","slug":"ayodhya-sees-over-15-lakh-devotees-on-basant-panchami-as-kumbh-mela-rush-intensifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/03\/ayodhya-sees-over-15-lakh-devotees-on-basant-panchami-as-kumbh-mela-rush-intensifies\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayodhya Sees Over 15 Lakh Devotees on Basant Panchami as Kumbh Mela Rush Intensifies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The holy city of Ayodhya<\/strong> saw an extraordinary influx of devotees on Basant Panchami<\/strong>, with official estimates placing the crowd at a staggering 15 lakh<\/strong>. As the Kumbh Mela continues until February 28<\/strong>, authorities expect the influx to remain steady, with large numbers of pilgrims arriving daily to partake in the religious festivities.<\/p>\n

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Continuous Stream of Pilgrims and Tightened Security<\/strong><\/p>\n

The festival celebrations, which began with Basant Panchami on Sunday, will extend into Monday<\/strong>. A continuous stream of devotees is expected to arrive to take the sacred dip in the Saryu River<\/strong>, offer prayers at the revered Hanumangarhi<\/strong> temple, and visit the iconic Ram Temple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In addition to the festival crowd, a steady flow of pilgrims returning from the Prayagraj Kumbh<\/strong> has further intensified the congregation. With such a massive turnout, local authorities have ramped up security and implemented traffic diversions<\/strong> to ensure smooth movement and prevent overcrowding.<\/p>\n

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Inspection of Arrangements by Officials<\/strong><\/p>\n

To assess the situation, Commissioner Gaurav Dayal<\/strong> and IG Praveen Kumar<\/strong> conducted an on-site inspection of the Janmabhoomi Path<\/strong> and the Pilgrim Facilitation Center<\/strong> near the Ram Temple<\/strong>. During their visit, they reviewed the arrangements to manage the massive footfall of devotees, including the entry systems at key religious spots.<\/p>\n

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Regulated Temple Entry and Extended Visiting Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the large number of visitors, temple authorities have introduced a regulated entry system<\/strong> at the Ram Temple<\/strong>, particularly for the sanctum sanctorum, which has limited capacity. To manage the crowd, authorities have set up seven queue lines<\/strong> and extended the temple\u2019s visiting hours<\/strong>. To accommodate even more devotees, the duration of the daily aarti<\/strong> has been shortened.<\/p>\n

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Assurance of Uninterrupted Devotee Flow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commissioner Dayal reassured the public that every effort is being made to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted flow of devotees, allowing them to get a glimpse of Ram Lalla<\/strong> and continue their spiritual journey without delays. Temple authorities estimate that around 3.5 lakh devotees<\/strong> are visiting the temple each day, with the numbers expected to increase in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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As the Kumbh Mela and the ongoing religious festivities continue, Ayodhya remains a focal point of spiritual fervor and devotion, with authorities working tirelessly to ensure a seamless experience for the millions of pilgrims arriving to celebrate and seek blessings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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