The initiative aims to develop Shringverpur Dham, the capital of the kingdom of Lord Ram's devoted follower Nishadraj, as a hub for rural, religious, and spiritual tourism. This would add new dimensions to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the region.
The mega campaign, running until November 25, 2024, invites participation from the general public, public representatives, and officers to vote for their favorite tourist destination in the state.
The CM made the remarks after unveiling the grand Shri Rajagopuram Gate of Sugriva Fort in Ayodhya.
When the state was witnessing an intense battle of ballots for nine assembly bypolls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Wednesday where he offered prayers at Hanumangarhi and the Ram Temple, seeking blessings for the happiness and prosperity of the people.
Crowds began gathering late on Saturday night for the Parikrama, which started ahead of the auspicious time, with many devotees enthusiastically chanting "Jai Shri Ram" as they covered the 42-kilometrE route in just five hours on Sunday.
Acharya Das said, "It is a moment of great happiness that Ram Lalla will finally take his throne at the grand temple."
Previously, when Lord Ram returned from exile, Diwali was celebrated in Ayodhya by lighting diyas. Now, after the completion of the consecration ceremony, Diwali will be celebrated again by lighting 'Ram Jyoti.'
80 daily buses between Lucknow and Ayodhya
Vishal Singh, Vice Chairman, Ayodhya Development Authority, said that Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, attracts numerous pilgrims annually who contribute to the generation of tons of floral waste by offering flowers in temples. To address this, the authorities have implemented a system where the collected flowers are sorted and transformed into certified natural incense sticks daily.
"Our generation is fortunate to have witnessed the struggles closely, and today, we are not only witnessing Lord Shri Ram seated in his grand temple but are also witnessing the emergence of the new Ayodhya in a new India," stated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
