Ram Navami: Preparations are in full swing at Ram Mandir in anticipation of Ram Navami. Ayodhya, the sacred birthplace of Lord Ram, is bustling with activity as it readies itself for the joyous celebration, commemorating the first anniversary of Ram Lalla’s idol consecration. With an influx of devotees expected to converge upon the city, the Uttar Pradesh government has bolstered security measures in and around Ayodhya.

जो सरूप बस सिव मन माहीं।
जेहि कारन मुनि जतन कराहीं।।
जो भुसुंडि मन मानस हंसा।
सगुन अगुन जेहि निगम प्रसंसा।।
देखहिं हम सो रूप भरि लोचन।
कृपा करहु प्रनतारति मोचन।

आपका जो स्वरूप शिव के मन में बसता है और जिस की प्राप्ति के लिए मुनि लोग यत्न करते हैं, जो काकभुशुंडि के मनरूपी मान… pic.twitter.com/QX9HDgZ4wy

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 13, 2024

The Ram Navami Mela, which commenced on April 9 and will culminate on April 17, is set to attract around 25 lakh devotees to Ayodhya Dham. Extensive police deployment has been implemented at the mela, with the grounds meticulously organized into zones and sectors, and traffic management strategically arranged into zones and clusters.

रामचंद्र के भजन बिनु जो चह पद निर्बान।
ग्यानवंत अपि सो नर पसु बिनु पूँछ बिषान॥

श्री रामचंद्र जी के भजन बिना जो मोक्ष पद चाहता है, वह मनुष्य ज्ञानवान होने पर भी बिना पूँछ और सींग का पशु है। pic.twitter.com/5qDNmnC9ef

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 15, 2024

Authorities have ensured that the festival will be celebrated grandly, with elaborate arrangements put in place by the state government.