On the sacred occasion of Ram Navami, Ayodhya witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotion as over 5 lakh devotees gathered to take a holy dip in the Sarayu River and offer prayers at the Ram Lalla temple. The city transformed into a spiritual hub with chants of "Jai Shri Ram" echoing throughout the streets. Pilgrims from across India flocked to the city, some traveling for days to be a part of this historic celebration.Before visiting the temple, devotees performed rituals by bathing in the holy Sarayu, holding sacred water in their hands and donning saffron robes and headbands bearing Ram's name. The crowd included families, children, and elderly devotees, all expressing their faith and joy.The Uttar Pradesh administration had put in place Kumbh-like security arrangements to manage the influx. AI-enabled drones monitored the area around Ram Mandir for real-time crowd tracking and surveillance. Special resting zones and food stalls were set up for the comfort of the pilgrims.Officials estimate over 10 lakh devotees to visit Ayodhya throughout the day. Security has been intensified, especially in sensitive districts of Western UP, to ensure a safe and seamless celebration of this grand festival of faith
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00:00On the occasion of Ram Navami, a large crowd of devotees has gathered in Ayodhya for the darshan of Ram Lala.
00:08Before entering the temple, the devotees took a holy bath in Ayodhya's Saryu river.
00:13Reporter Balram Pandey from Ayodhya's Saryu river, has this report for you.
00:18On the day of Ram Navami, a flood of faith has occurred in Ayodhya and right now, we are at the Saryu river.
00:26As you can see, the devotees are taking a holy bath and after this, they will be able to see Ram Lala.
00:33You can guess by looking at these pictures, how the flood victims have reached here with their families.
00:42And how Jai Shri Ram is being written on their foreheads.
00:47People can be seen chanting Jai.
00:51People have come from far and wide to see Ram Lala's Chola.
00:58They have also arranged for water to be taken from the Saryu river.
01:02So, there are all kinds of arrangements here.
01:05These are pictures from outside the Saryu river.
01:09You can see how shops are set up here.
01:12Ram's Chola is being sold here and people can be seen buying it as well.
01:18You can see Jai Shri Ram's flags here.
01:21What would you like to say? Have you seen Ram Lala?
01:24We are going to see Ram Lala.
01:26Have you taken a holy bath in Saryu?
01:27Yes, I have.
01:28What kind of arrangement is this?
01:30It is a very good arrangement.
01:31What would you like to say?
01:32On the day of Ram Navami, taking a holy bath in Saryu and then seeing Ram Lala.
01:37Yes, taking a holy bath in Saryu and then seeing Ram Lala.
01:41What would you like to say? How happy are you?
01:43Very happy.
01:44Where have you come from?
01:45We have come from Nepal.
01:46You have come from Nepal.
01:47Yes.
01:48What would you like to say? When did you reach here today?
01:50We reached here at around 4 in the morning.
01:52Okay.
01:53Yes.
01:54Is there a lot of crowd?
01:55There is a lot of crowd.
01:56Is the arrangement better than the administration?
01:58The arrangement is very good.
02:00It is very good.
02:01The administration has made special arrangements while watching the crowd in Ayodhya.
02:05Apart from Ram Mandir, there is a large crowd of devotees at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk.
02:10See this report by Balram Pandey.
02:13A large crowd of devotees has reached Ayodhya.
02:16And the administration is completely alert while watching the crowd of devotees.
02:22Right now, we are at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya.
02:26And you can see how a large crowd of devotees is here.
02:33More than 5 lakh devotees have reached Ayodhya right now.
02:38And you can see how these devotees are watching Ram Lala after bathing in Saryu.
02:47You can see Saryu's water in everyone's hands.
02:52And you can see Jai Shri Ram written on their foreheads.
02:56So, this time, a large crowd is seen in Ayodhya on Ram Navami.
03:03And the administration is completely alert while watching the crowd of devotees.
03:09Special arrangements have been made for the devotees.
03:12Rest rooms have been made for them at various places.
03:16And a stall has also been set up at various places for their food.
03:21What will you say? Where have you come from?
03:22I have also come from Ajamgarh.
03:24And the facility of bathing is very good.
03:27Are you making this moment a memorable moment?
03:29This is a very memorable moment.
03:31And we have got to see such a view after many years.
03:35People are bathing in Saryu in a safe way.
03:39And enjoying here.
03:41It is such a beautiful city.
03:42I feel like clicking photos everywhere here.
03:45I don't feel like clicking anywhere.
03:48My mobile is getting full.
03:52There is a high alert in Uttar Pradesh regarding Ram Navami.
03:54Special security has been set up in Ayodhya.
03:58Drone is being watched from Ram Mandir and its surroundings.
04:01This drone scans the crowd with the help of artificial intelligence.
04:05And keeps an eye on every action of the devotees.
04:08Security has been set up at Ram Navami like Kumbh in Ayodhya.
04:12Tainat officers have also been given responsibility in Kumbh.
04:15On the occasion of Ram Navami, there is a hope that about 10 lakh devotees will come to Ayodhya.
04:20Special alertness is increasing in the constitutional districts of West Uttar Pradesh.
04:25Drone is being watched in Ayodhya.
04:27Security has been set up in Ram Mandir and its surroundings.
04:30There is a hope that about 10 lakh devotees will come to Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Navami.
04:36People are coming to Ayodhya from every corner of the country.
04:39They are bathing in Saryu.
04:40They are visiting Hanuman Gadi.
04:42They are visiting Ram Mandir.
04:44And today at 12 noon, sun rays will be radiating on the head of Ram Lalla.
04:50Ram Lalla is sitting in Sri Ram Janmabhoomi.
04:54That's why Ram Navami is a special day for Ayodhya.
04:59They have divided the area into zones and sectors.
05:02Police duties are being done around the clock by senior officials.
05:07There is also a technological fault in the control room of Yellow Zone, Red Zone.
05:12Tether drones are also being watched through our drones.
05:15As I told you, our transport system, crowd control, security system is being used through Tether drones and drones.
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