AYODHYA: Amidst the lethal run of the Covid second wave, Ramjanmabhoomi in Ayodhya was shut on Ram Navami day and the temple town remained under virtual curfew with all major shrines, including Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan and Dashrath Mahal closed for pilgrims. With borders sealed for devotees, including Kumbh seers returning from Haridwar, even Ram ki Paidi on the Saryu banks was deserted with all entry points to the ghats barricaded.
Barring a fleeting glimpse of stray monkeys and cops at checkpoints, silence shrouded Ayodhya, a town which would be agog with Vedic chants and hymns on Lord Ram’s birthday.
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Authorities to seal Ayodhya borders
Outsiders including seers from Haridwar Kumbh will not be allowed entry
Ayodhya: The Ayodhya administration has decided to call off the Ram Navmi Mela on April 21, which attracts a huge gathering of pilgrims on the last day of Navratri. Ayodhya s borders will be sealed and nobody, including seers from Haridwar Kumbh, will be allowed entry.
Hundreds of seers were scheduled to come to Ayodhya to offer prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Ram Navmi. The district administration has directed devotees to celebrate Ram Navmi at home and curtailed pilgrim presence at temples.
District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha said, Our priority is to break the corona chain. We have taken all precautionary measures and banned all gatherings in Ayodhya. The administration has ensured low-key Navratri celebrations in the temple town.