Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh): The temple town of Ayodhya is all set to be illuminated with lamps ahead of the Ram Temple 'bhoomi pujan' as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reportedly called for a 'deepotsav' to mark the occasion.
Adityanath had on July 25 visited Ayodhya and placed the idols of Laxman, Bharat and Shatrughan on the new 'asans' at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple site.
After inspecting the stones carved for Ram Temple, he held a meeting with seers and members of the Ram Mandir Trust at the Vishwa Hindu Parishad headquarters at Karsewak Puram.
According to reports, Adityanath told the seers that the auspicious moment had finally arrived after a wait of 500 years, and hence the occasion must be celebrated like Diwali.
Following the CM's plea, spiritual and religious leaders decided to organise 'deepotsav', which will begin a day before the 'bhoomi pujan'. All temples and mutts in Ayodhya will shine in the light of lamps on August 4 and 5.
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Religious rituals on August 3
According to reports, the religious rituals will begin on August 3, two days before the 'bhoomi pujan' for the Ram temple. Besides, recitation of the Ramayana will also be conducted in the city.
Beautification work in progress
In view of the occasion, 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.
Bhoomi pujan to be a grand affair
Shrimani Ramdas Chhavni's heir and senior member of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Nyas Kamalnayan Das said that preparation are being made for a grand bhoomi pujan. There will be a three-day log celebration in Ayodhya.
Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai said that people have been urged to celebrate the occasion inside their homes in view of coronavirus. The Trust is making all possible efforts to ensure the live telecast of the bhoomi pujan, for which LED screens will be set up at all key points across Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5. The construction of the temple will start with the ceremony to lay the foundation stone.
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