Lucknow/Ayodhya (UP), Apr 26 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hoist a flag on the spire of the Shiva temple located within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Ayodhya on April 29, an official statement said on Sunday.
“Following the consecration of idols in various temples within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, flag hoisting has already been completed on the spires of the temples dedicated to Ram Lalla, Mata Annapurna, Surya Dev, Hanuman and Ganesh.
“Preparations are now underway for flag hoisting at the Shiva temple. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hoist the flag at the Shiva temple on April 29,” the statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government said.
Champat Rai, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said the ceremony will take place on Vaishakh Shukla Trayodashi on April 29 at 5 pm. After the flag-hoisting ceremony, devotees will be allowed to offer prayers in the temple complex.
Around 700 guests are expected to attend the event, he said.
Guests will be allowed entry via Rang Mahal Ashram (Ramkot), through the Amava Ram temple toward the Ramgulela temple barrier, and from the Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Gate in front of the Birla Dharamshala, the statement said.
Parking arrangements have been made at Arundhati Bhavan near Tedhi Bazaar crossing, along the route from Tedhi Bazaar to Gokul Bhavan, and near Brahmakund gurdwara.
Security arrangements are also being strengthened for the event in Ayodhya.
Police and administrative teams will be deployed to ensure safety. The temple complex will be decorated in a grand manner for the occasion, the statement said. PTI NAV DIV DIV
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