Ayodhya Ram Mandir: National Highways To Be Converted Into Green Corridors For Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

The Lucknow-Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and Varanasi national highways will be converted into green corridors or specially cleared roads, during the much-awaited Pran Pratishta ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 22, 2024. These corridors aim to provide convenience to the devotees visiting the city for the ceremony. 

These corridors will also be created on the roads leading to Ayodhya from various directions for the convenience of the guests invited to the ceremony. “Green corridors will be created on the routes leading to Ayodhya from Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and Azamgarh districts to ensure a hassle-free journey for the invitees,” said Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal as quoted by IANS.

Other Measures Taken Ahead Of The Ceremony

-Ban on private construction works from January 18 in Ayodhya.

-Launch of Digital Tourist App on January 14

-Installation of 50 screens and digital boards for the live telecast of the program.

-Launch of a cleanliness campaign on January 14.

The way for the construction of ring roads on the periphery of Ayodhya has also been cleared. The notification for land acquisition in this regard was issued on December 29 and 21 days were given to raise objections. The government gave final approval on December 29 for the construction of a four-lane bypass (ring road) for NH-27 km 112-540 and 153-281. Reportedly, 47.887 hectares of land of around 596 farmers has been acquired for the construction of the ring road passing through 11 revenue villages of Sohawal tehsil and 14 revenue villages of Sadar tehsil.

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The Pran Pratishtha ceremony, scheduled on January 22, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several VVIPS. All schools, colleges and liquor shops will remain closed in Uttar Pradesh given the ceremony. Almost 48 hours before the consecration ceremony, Ayodhya and the adjoining places will be under a vast security blanket. Also, restrictions will be imposed on all movements.