Ayodhya city is making preparations for the consecration of the Ram temple, which is scheduled to take place on January 22, 2024. Prior to this auspicious event, various measures are being taken, ranging from railway improvements to security arrangements in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be presenting numerous gifts to Ayodhya before the consecration. On December 30, PM Modi will be gifting projects worth thousands of crores to Ramnagari.
Vande Bharat’s contribution to Ayodhya
On December 30, PM Modi will inaugurate Ayodhya’s new airport and Ayodhya Dham railway station. Additionally, Ayodhya will also receive the gift of the Vande Bharat train. PM Modi will also address a public gathering near the new airport in Ayodhya on the same day. In light of PM Modi’s visit, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with the local administration to review the preparations and provide necessary guidelines.
Instructions from CM Yogi
CM Yogi instructed to adorn the holy city of Ayodhya in a manner befitting the grandeur of the Treta Yuga. He emphasized that Ayodhya should be decorated in a way that resembles the era of Lord Rama. Furthermore, CM Yogi directed the decoration of local monasteries and temples, the creation of magnificent archways, and the flow of devotional music at various locations.
PM Modi to be welcomed with floral showers
CM Yogi also instructed the timely completion of the Ram Path, Bhakti Path, Janmabhoomi Path, Dharma Path, and the road connecting Ayodhya Airport bypass to Nayaghat, ensuring high quality. It is worth mentioning that the people of Ayodhya will warmly welcome PM Modi on December 30, with the participation of sages and saints. The Prime Minister will be greeted with a shower of flowers and the recitation of Swastika.
Read the additional instructions provided by CM Yogi in bullet points:
- To enhance the visual appeal, the decoration of Dharampath from the highway towards Nayaghat should be attractive, considering the Prime Minister’s arrival. Similarly, the road from the Airport to Nayaghat should be adorned with beautiful flowers, just like the four-lane road from Sultanpur Road to the Airport.
- The railing of Ayodhya bypass on National Highway Lucknow Gorakhpur should be painted in attractive colors. Additionally, attractive flowers and pots should be placed in the median.
- Considering the Prime Minister’s possible tour program and public meeting, all preparations and security arrangements should be thorough. It is essential for all departments to coordinate with each other and complete all the necessary preparations. Sufficient parking arrangements should be made at the public meeting venue and other important locations. Adequate public facilities should also be arranged near these parking areas.
- Anticipating the attendance of approximately 1.5 to 2 lakh common citizens from nearby districts at the Prime Minister’s public meeting, all necessary preparations and adequate parking arrangements should be made on the major roads connecting Ayodhya. Basic facilities for the citizens attending the public meeting should also be provided.
- Develop a digital tourist map of Ayodhya that includes information about all the essential facilities and important places in Ayodhya. This map should be available in all Indian languages, languages associated with Lord Shri Ram in major countries, and languages of the United Nations. Considering the expected increase in the number of devotees visiting Ayodhya after the consecration of Lord Shri Ram on 22 January 2024, instructions have been given to make all the necessary arrangements in advance. Adequate arrangements for electric buses should be ensured to facilitate the devotees’ visit to Ayodhya from various parking locations.