Ayodhya: As the Prime Minister’s scheduled arrival on December 30 approaches, Ramnagari is undergoing a magnificent transformation reminiscent of the splendor of Treta Yug. Acting upon the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, meticulous preparations are underway to extend an unprecedented welcome to the Prime Minister.
Ayodhya is being decorated utilizing a combination of local and foreign flowers and artistic archways. Concurrently, plans are in motion to extend an extraordinary welcome to the Prime Minister through flower showers.
Approximately 700-800 skilled artisans from Ayodhya and surrounding districts, as well as contributors from West Bengal, Mathura, and Sitapur, are actively engaged in this endeavor. The flowers are being procured from places like Kolkata, Kanpur, Delhi, Bangalore etc.
संवरती अयोध्या !
विश्वस्तरीय सुविधाओं से सुसज्जित नवनिर्मित अयोध्या रेलवे स्टेशन !#Ayodhya #Ayodhyarailwaystation @myogiadityanath @CMOfficeUP @UPGovt @VishalSinghIAS @aksharmaBharat @ShriRamTeerth @uptourismgov pic.twitter.com/J1WKWp6QEU— Ayodhya Development Authority (@ayodhyadevauth) December 27, 2023
Flowers, bouquets will be placed on the road railings and dividers
Over 24 archways will grace a stretch exceeding 9 km, spanning from the Airport Bypass through the four-lane Dharampath, Saket Petrol Pump Hanumangarhi. The railing dividers, statues, and other elements along this route will be adorned with flowers and bouquets. Unprecedented efforts are underway to ensure a grand welcome for the Prime Minister. The majestic archways of Ayodhya are set to create a truly spectacular sight.
Aromatic essence of local and exotic flowers set to fill the air
Balkrishna Saini, a resident of Ayodhya, is actively engaged with his team in preparations for the forthcoming event. He expressed that Ayodhya will be adorned with delightful fragrances of both local and foreign flowers. More than 20 DCM flowers (approx. 1,44,000 quintals) will be used for the purpose.
These will include marigold strings from Kolkata, Ashoka leaves from Kanpur and Delhi, and exotic blooms from Bengaluru. Orchids, Anthuriums, Carnations, Tata Rose, Star, Dahlia, Gerbera as well as Victoria, Sun of India, Para grass, Manokamini flower, China Leaf, Ghoda Palm, Areca palm etc will also be included in the decoration. The roads will also be decorated with flowers like marigolds, roses, tuberoses, dog roses, dahlias, etc.
संवरती अयोध्या !
विश्वस्तरीय सुविधाओं से सुसज्जित नवनिर्मित अयोध्या रेलवे स्टेशन !#ayodhyarailwaystation #Ayodhya @myogiadityanath @UPGovt @CMOfficeUP @aksharmaBharat @VishalSinghIAS @uptourismgov pic.twitter.com/AKO19lqrwA— Ayodhya Development Authority (@ayodhyadevauth) December 20, 2023
A team of 700-800 artisans engaged in round-the-clock work
Saini mentioned that a dedicated team of 700-800 artisans has tirelessly worked day and night. PM Modi and CM Yogi gave a different identity to Ayodhya. Everyone is excited to welcome them. The workforce includes 250 artisans from Mathura-Vrindavan, another 250 from Sitapur, 150 from West Bengal, and 75 local artisans, all diligently contributing to the project. With only three days remaining before the Prime Minister’s visit, the pace of the work has intensified to ensure its timely completion.