Amid tight security arrangements, thousands of devotees, dressed in warm clothes, stood in queues outside the newly constructed Ram temple here on Wednesday morning in the cold. Officials said that 3 lakh people had darshan of Ramlala.
The temple opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, a day after the grand consecration ceremony. About 5 lakh devotees visited the temple on the first day.
Amid huge rush of devotees in Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials in Lucknow to review the steps taken for crowd management and advised VIPs planning to visit the temple to inform the authorities in advance. .
A district administration official said an estimated 3 lakh people had offered prayers at the Ram temple till Wednesday afternoon.
Director General (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar told PTI, “We have set up a better queuing system for the devotees coming for darshan. The situation is under control.” Asked about the steps taken to control the crowd, Principal Secretary, Home, Sanjay Prasad told PTI, “The darshan is going on smoothly. We have set up a public convenience center and a separate exit route. There is no crowd now.” Roadways buses running from Sultanpur to Ayodhya were also stopped for crowd control.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) regional manager Nagendra Prasad Pandey said the decision was taken following a verbal order from Sultanpur District Magistrate Krutika Jyotsna.
A huge crowd of vehicles was seen on the roads leading to Ayodhya.
According to an official statement, Adityanath held a meeting with officials to review the arrangements made at the temple complex to manage the crowd and advised VIPs to inform the state government or the state government a week in advance about the schedule of their visits. Inform Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
“A large number of devotees from across the country are coming to Ayodhya Dham eager to have a glimpse of their revered Lord Shri Ram. In view of the extraordinary influx, VIPs and VIPs… it would be advisable for them to inform the local administration, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust or the Government of Uttar Pradesh a week before planning their travel,” the statement said. The Chief Minister has been quoted as saying. That being said.
He also directed the officials to stop additional roadways buses to Ayodhya for the time being.
The Chief Minister said that people are coming to Ayodhya from all over the country and it is the responsibility of the state government to ensure their safety and convenience as well as uninterrupted ‘darshan’ for the devotees.
He said people should stand in queues on Ram Path, Dharam Path and Janmabhoomi Path to ensure orderly flow to the temple without crowding.
“Special attention should be given to the elderly, children and women in the queues. According to the sentiments of the visitors, Ram Bhajan should be played in a low voice on the main routes. It is important that the behavior of security personnel is respectful.
He said a designated holding area capable of accommodating the large number of visitors should be set up.
“Release devotees for darshan from this area gradually to ensure smooth flow. “Enforce arrangements to safeguard their belongings such as luggage, shoes, slippers and mobile devices,” he said.
Adityanath asked officials to ensure availability of drinking water at various places for devotees standing in queues and make arrangements for wheelchairs for the elderly and disabled.
In view of the cold weather, he also directed to arrange bonfires and lay jute mats on Ram Path, Bhakti Path, Dharma Path and Janmabhoomi Path.
“Ensure proper transport facilities for the devotees to reach their destination after darshan and puja. There should be arrangements for transportation by roadways buses,” Adityanath said.
He asked the authorities to take strict action against unruly elements who may try to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the temple city on Republic Day.
“It is imperative to ensure that no one’s religious sentiments are insulted or disregarded through songs, music or slogans. If any person tries to spread hatred then it is necessary to take strict action against him under the zero tolerance policy.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
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