Ayodhya: Ayodhya on Wednesday witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees on the first day of the New Year as the temple town saw an overwhelming turnout of pilgrims, particularly at the newly constructed Ram Mandir.

As the new year began on Wednesday, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees to pay homage to the deity of Ram Lalla. Devotees started arriving from 7:00 AM on January 1, 2025 at the temple. Entry will be allowed until 9:00 PM tonight.

Mauritian Minister Govindranath Gunness visits the revered Ram Temple in Ayodhya, expressing deep joy. The temple is a significant spiritual site, attracting over 200,000 devotees on New Year's Day, marking a spiritual beginning for Hindus worldwide.

Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi earlier told media that currently, 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh people are turning up in Ayodhya daily and on New Year's Day (January 1) three to five lakh people will be visiting the town.

Ayodhya is set to witness a grand celebration on January 11, 2025, marking the first anniversary of the "Prana Pratishtha of the Ram Lalla" (the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram

Ayodhya experienced an overwhelming influx of pilgrims at the Ram Mandir on the first day of the New Year. Thousands of devotees gathered for darshan, with local authorities enacting strict measures to manage the large crowds and ensure safety through traffic control and additional security arrangements.