Three-day puja begins at Ramjanmabhoomi, Saryu ghats lit with diyas

AYODHYA: The three-day puja began at Ramjanmabhoomi on Saturday afternoon ahead of ‘bhoomi pujan’ amidst blowing of conches and lighting of diyas at temples and houses and along Saryu banks even as chief minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya and reviewed preparations for the prime minister’s visit.
Rituals at Ramjanmabhoomi began with the worship of Lord Ganesha and ‘Chhoti Devkaali’, kul devi (deity of the dynasty) of Sita and ‘Badi Devkaali’, kul devi of Lord Rama by 21 priests. This will be followed by special prayers at Hanumangarhi temple on Tuesday.
Legend has it that when Sita married Ram in Janakpur, she carried the idol of her ‘kul devi’ and established the deity in Ayodhya. Likewise, there is a temple of ‘Badi Devkaali’ established by King Sudarshan in ‘dwapar yug’.
Member of Ram Mandir Trust, Bimlendra Mishra, said, “the worship of Lord Ram will begin in Hanumangarhi temple on Tuesday morning and a special ‘nishaan puja’ will also be held.
The chief minister, who held a review meeting in Ayodhya, said, Covid protocols will be strictly implemented during the bhoomi pujan and said only those received invites should attend the bhoomi pujan. Ayodhya town was sealed on Monday evening, keeping in view the security of the prime minister.