Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has requested devotees visiting Ayodhya from nearby areas during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj to plan their visit for a later time, allowing pilgrims coming from distant places to have a smoother darshan of Ram Lalla.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said, “Respected Devotees, Jai Shri Ram! The ‘Mukhya Snan’ (main bathing ritual) for Mauni Amavasya at Kumbh in Prayagraj will take place on the January 29, 2025. It is estimated that approximately 10 crore devotees will take a holy dip in Prayagraj on this auspicious day. A large number of devotees are also traveling from Prayagraj to Ayodhya via train and road.”

“Over the past three days, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of devotees arriving in Ayodhya. Considering the population and size of Ayodhya Dham, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure darshan of Prabhu Shri Ram Lalla for such a massive number of devotees in a single day, causing inconvenience to many. As a result, necessary adjustments in arrangements are being made to avoid any untoward incidents. Devotees are also facing the need to walk longer distances,” Rai further said.

“We humbly request devotees from nearby areas to plan their visit to Ayodhya 15-20 days later, allowing those coming from distant places to have an easier darshan experience at present,” the X post further states.

“This will ensure convenience for everyone. There will be much relief after Vasant Panchami, and the weather in February will also be pleasant. It would be best if devotees from nearby areas plan their visit during that time. We request you to kindly consider this appeal. Pranam to the feet of all devotees,” the tweet concluded. DeshGujarat

आदरणीय भक्तजन,

जय श्री राम!

प्रयागराज में दिनांक 29 जनवरी को कुम्भ में मौनी अमावस्या का मुख्य स्नान है। अनुमान है कि लगभग 10 करोड श्रद्धालु दिनांक 29 जनवरी को प्रयागराज में स्नान करेंगे। बहुत बड़ी संख्या में प्रयागराज से भक्तजन अयोध्या जी पहुंच रहे हैं। ट्रेन एवं सड़क दोनों…

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 28, 2025