Ayodhya Braces for New Year Surge: Extended Darshan and Fully Booked Hotels
As the new year approaches, the temple town of Ayodhya is preparing for an influx of devotees and tourists, marking the end of the first English calendar year since the grand consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir on January 22. With nearly all accommodations in Ayodhya and neighbouring Faizabad fully booked, the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has extended ‘darshan’ timings for devotees and made extensive arrangements to manage the anticipated crowd.
Ayodhya Hotels Sold Out
Ankit Mishra, owner of a local hotel in Ayodhya, stated, “We are ready to welcome the devotees this new year. All our rooms have been booked in advance till January 15.” While many hotels are fully booked, some online booking platforms still show limited availability, albeit with soaring prices, with some establishments charging upwards of ₹10,000 per night due to high demand.
Extended Darshan Timings
To facilitate smooth crowd management and ensure safety, Ayodhya’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajkaran Nayyar announced robust security arrangements at key sites including the Ram Temple, Hanumangarhi, Lata Chowk, Guptar Ghat, and Surajkund. The temple trust has implemented extended ‘darshan’ timings and strategic arrangements to provide a seamless experience for all devotees, especially crucial between December 30 and the first two weeks of January when visitor numbers are expected to peak.
Earning After Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration
The consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple was a significant event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a surge in tourism activities in Ayodhya and Uttar Pradesh. According to state tourism department statistics, approximately 32.18 crore tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in 2022, which rose to 32.98 crore in just the first six months of 2024. Following the inauguration of the grand Ram Temple, January alone saw a record-breaking seven crore tourists visiting various sites across the state, making it one of the highest monthly visitor counts ever recorded.
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