KKN Gurugram Desk | Ayodhya has become the epicenter of devotion for devotees returning from the Maha Kumbh 2025. The Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi remain the most visited pilgrimage sites, attracting lakhs of worshippers daily. Since Republic Day, the number of devotees visiting Ram Lalla has surged and shows no signs of slowing down.

On Friday morning, thousands of devotees queued up along Ram Janmabhoomi Path even before the temple doors opened at 5 AM. The continuous flow of pilgrims is keeping the police and security personnel on high alert, struggling to manage the growing crowd.

Ayodhya’s Devotion at Its Peak – Over Four Lakh Devotees Visit Daily

Ayodhya is witnessing a massive influx of devotees, with buses and other large vehicles bringing pilgrims from Prayagraj throughout the day. Due to this, the traffic restrictions imposed over the last two weeks remain in effect, limiting movement within the city.

The increased footfall has led to major congestion on key roads, including:
✔ Ram Janmabhoomi Path
✔ Bhakti Path
✔ Ram Path

Key Highlights of Friday’s Devotional Rush:

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The intensity of faith among the devotees is unmatched, making Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi the focal points of spiritual energy in Ayodhya.

Managing Devotee Crowds – Security Faces Challenges

With the sheer volume of visitors, the Ayodhya police force is facing difficulties in ensuring smooth crowd management.

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✔ Devotees are being directed straight to darshan points to prevent overcrowding.
✔ Security personnel are prioritizing rapid entry and exit from temple premises.
✔ Strict crowd control measures are being enforced at key junctions.
✔ Additional barricades have been placed to regulate movement.

Despite these efforts, devotees continue to throng the temple premises, creating logistical challenges for security teams.

Locker Shortage – Devotees Struggle to Store Belongings

With lakhs of pilgrims visiting daily, the existing locker facilities have fallen short.

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The temple management is working on expanding storage options, but for now, priority is being given to ensuring a quick darshan experience.

Hanuman Garhi Also Overcrowded – Devotee Lines Stretch to Ram Path

The Hanuman Garhi temple is also witnessing unprecedented footfall, mirroring the crowd density at Ram Temple.

Key Observations from Hanuman Garhi:
✔ Long queues extend beyond Bhakti Path, reaching up to Ram Path.
✔ Temple priests are ensuring devotees receive darshan as quickly as possible.
✔ Security measures have been tightened to prevent congestion near the temple gates.

Despite the overwhelming crowd, devotion remains strong, and temple authorities are working hard to facilitate smooth darshan.

Unstoppable Flow of Devotees – What’s Driving the Surge?

The constant influx of pilgrims post Maha Kumbh 2025 is being driven by:

✅ Unwavering faith in Lord Ram and Hanuman.
✅ Recent inauguration of the grand Ram Temple.
✅ Maha Kumbh’s spiritual momentum continuing in Ayodhya.
✅ The belief that visiting Ayodhya completes the holy pilgrimage cycle.

With millions of devotees making their way to the city, Ayodhya has become the spiritual center of the country.

Current Situation in Ayodhya – What to Expect?

As the devotional wave continues, authorities are taking steps to ensure a hassle-free experience for visitors.

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???? Crowd management measures will be further strengthened.
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???? Temple premises will continue to operate extended hours for smooth darshan.

With no signs of the devotee rush slowing down, Ayodhya will remain a hub of faith and spirituality for the foreseeable future.

The surge in devotees at Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi is a testament to the deep-rooted faith of millions. While Ayodhya’s streets remain packed with pilgrims, authorities are doing their best to facilitate smooth and safe darshan.

Despite logistical challenges, the spiritual energy in Ayodhya is at an all-time high. As more devotees arrive, the city continues to radiate divine devotion and unwavering belief.

???? Will Ayodhya continue to witness such high footfall? Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Ram Temple pilgrimage! ????