Ayodhya witnesses massive devotee turnout on first day of Chaitra Navratri
With elaborate security arrangements in place, thousands of devotees thronged the historic temples of Ayodhya to offer prayers on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, a huge crowd thronged the Ram temple in this Uttar Pradesh district, putting the authorities on high alert.
A large number of devotees gathered to worship Lord Ram at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on the Mahaparva Shivaratri of Lord Bholeshankar. The Shiva temple at Kubera Tila was also decorated attractively where people paid obeisance.
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All preparations in the pilgrimage area had already been made based on prior assessment with the administration, so there was no problem in crowd management.
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Ram temple Trustee Dr Anil Mishra, senior officials of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, the president of the Ram Mandir trust, worked round the clock in making arrangements for darshan.
The locals and people staying nearby also gathered at the Saryu River and Nageshwar Nath Temple for bathing.
A large number of devotees also offered prayers at all the major temples, including Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, and Dasaratha Mahal.
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