Advertisement
Ayodhya is set to witness a significant influx of devotees for the annual pilgrimages of Panch Kosi and 14-Kosi parikramas, commencing on November 21. The 14-Kosi parikrama will begin at 2:09 am and conclude at 11:38 pm on the same day. Following this, the Panch Kosi parikrama will start at 9:25 pm on November 22, concluding at 7:21 pm the next day.
Kartik Snan, a holy bathing ritual, is scheduled from 3:11 pm on November 26 to 2:36 pm on November 27. This event attracts a large crowd to the Saryu riverbanks in Ayodhya, coinciding with the Kartik Mela. This year’s Kartik Purnima holds special significance as it precedes the opening of the Ram Mandir for devotees on January 22 next year.
Devotees from neighboring districts, including Ambedkar Nagar, Barabanki, Basti, Sultanpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, and Gonda, are expected to start arriving in Ayodhya from November 20. District Magistrate Nitish Kumar assures that facilities along the parikrama routes, including ambulances and health camps, have been upgraded for pilgrims.
The Yogi government has approved the widening of the Panch Kosi and 14-Kosi parikrama routes to facilitate the smooth movement of pilgrims. The 14-Kosi parikrama covers a 42-km pilgrimage spanning the outer circle of the temple town, while the Panch Kosi parikrama covers Ayodhya city only.
The 240-km 84-Kosi parikrama route (NH 227 B) spans across Ayodhya, Basti, Ambedkar Nagar, Barabanki, and Gonda. The Ayodhya administration has allocated a budget of ₹84.24 crore for the renovation of religious destinations along the 84-Kosi, 14-Kosi, and Panch Kosi parikrama routes, with the project slated for completion by the end of this year.
