Ayodhya: After a long struggle of nearly 500 years, the construction of Ram Temple is going to commence in Ayodhya, also known as Ramnagari. This auspicious occasion has led to immense happiness among saints, mahants and devotees of Lord Rama across the nations. Ayodhya is being decorated grandly to mark the historic Bhoomi-poojan and welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A beautiful welcome door is being made in front of Hanumangarhi. The road between the national highway and Ayodhya has been dotted with artworks. All the main routes in Ayodhya and Faizabad are being beautified with paintings.
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The foundation stone of Shri Ram Temple is to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For this much-awaited moment, Ayodhya is being given a new look. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took stock of the arrangements on Saturday ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit and the foundation laying ceremony. During his interaction with saints and sadhus, Yogi Adityanath said that the auspicious moment will be witnessed by the nation after a long wait of 500 years and it should be celebrated like Diwali. Following CM's order, spiritual and religious leaders decided to organise a dipotsav, which will begin a day before the Bhoomi-poojan. On August 4 and 5, all temples and mutts in Ayodhya will shine in the light of diyas.
Religious rituals will commence on August 3:
Religious rituals will begin on August 3, two days before the Bhoomi-poojan for Ram temple. There will also be a recitation of the Ramayana. Temples are also being decorated. On the day of Bhoomi-poojan, special offerings will be made to deities in different temples.
The grand preparations:
The pillars of the overbridge on the highway are being painted artistically. Similarly, the entry points to all temples have also been beautified. All thoroughfares in the twin holy cities of Ayodhya and Faizabad are being given a magnificent look. Various welcome gates are being made at all key points to give the feel of the festive season to all.
Bhoomi-poojan will be a divine affair:
Sri Mani Ramdas Chawni’s heir and senior member of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Nays Kamalnayan Das said that the preparation for Ram Temple's Bhoomi-poojan is grand. There will be a three-day-long celebration in every corner of Ayodhya. Trust general secretary Champat Rai said that people are keen to celebrate the occasion inside their homes because of the coronavirus. The Trust is making all possible efforts to ensure the live telecast of Bhoomi-poojan of Ram Temple for which LED screens will be set up at all key points in Ayodhya.
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