Passengers dress as Lord Ram and Hanuman on first flight to Ayodhya from Ahmedabad

The holy metropolis of Ayodhya, well-known for being the birthplace of Lord Ram, witnessed a novel spectacle on January 11, 2024, when the first direct flight from Ahmedabad arrived with passengers dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman. The devotees, who boarded the IndiGo flight, have been excited to go to the newly constructed Ram temple, which is scheduled to have its grand consecration ceremony on January 22 this 12 months.
The flight, which took off from Ahmedabad at 8:15 am, was a part of the brand new connectivity initiative launched by IndiGo to hyperlink Ayodhya with different main cities in India. The airline began its first flight to Ayodhya from Delhi on January 6, coinciding with the inauguration of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The airport, which is anticipated to increase tourism and pilgrimage within the area, may also have direct flights from Mumbai within the coming weeks.

The passengers, who arrived on the Ahmedabad airport of their costumes, mentioned they needed to specific their devotion and pleasure for the historic event. They additionally mentioned they hoped to get a glimpse of the Ram temple, which has been constructed on the positioning the place Lord Ram is believed to have been born. There was clear pleasure within the air as joyous chants of Jai Shri Ram rang by way of the airport. The temple, which has been a matter of religion and controversy for many years, was lastly cleared for development after a Supreme Court verdict in 2019. The basis stone was laid by PM Modi on August 5, 2020, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The temple, which is being constructed within the Nagara model of structure, can have a peak of 161 ft and a width of 270 ft. It can have 5 domes, 360 pillars, and 106 spires. It may also have a museum, a library, a analysis middle, and a meals court docket. The temple advanced will cowl an space of 67 acres, which may also embody a backyard, a water physique, and a meditation middle.
The consecration ceremony, which is anticipated to entice lakhs of devotees from throughout the nation and overseas, might be held on January 22, which coincides with the Basant Panchami competition. The ceremony might be carried out by the chief priest of the temple, Satyendra Das, together with different clergymen and dignitaries. The ceremony will contain numerous rituals, such as the set up of the idol of Lord Ram, the invocation of the deities, and the providing of prayers. The ceremony may also be broadcast reside on numerous platforms, such as TV, radio, and social media.