Ayodhya (UP), (UNI) A massive huge turnout of devotees was witnessed in Ayodhya on the second day on Wednesday after the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram during which people stood in long queues around Rampath and the temple premises since morning braving severe cold coupled with fog.
Devotees of all ages fervently kept chanting Jai Shri Ram on the streets of Ayodhya. Crowds also gathered along the routes of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Path.
In adherence to the Chief Minister’s directives, the administration and police were well-prepared to ensure security and convenience for the devotees. As the temple doors opened, a surge of joy swept through the crowd witnessing the divine presence of Lord Ram Lalla.
The consecration of Shri Ram Lalla has significantly boosted the number of visitors, turning Ayodhya into a focal point of pilgrimage. Over 5 lakh people embraced the opportunity for darshan on the first day post the consecration ceremony on Tuesday.
District Magistrate Nitish Kumar said that efforts were made to facilitate darshan for over 2.5 lakh devotees till 10 pm on the second day.
Recognising the overwhelming response of devotees, the temple administration has extended the time for darshan. The timing for darshan now is from 6 am to 10 pm so that the maximum number of devotees can be accommodated.