As the scheduled arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30 approaches, Ayodhya 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 adorned with a combination of local and foreign flowers, along with artistic archways. Plans are also underway 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 endeavour. The flowers are being procured from places like Kolkata, Kanpur, Delhi, Bangalore etc.
Over 24 archways will grace a stretch exceeding nine kilometres, spanning from the airport bypass through the four-lane Dharampath. The railing dividers, statues, and other elements along this route will be adorned with flowers and bouquets.
Balkrishna Saini, a resident of Ayodhya, is actively engaged with his team in preparations for the forthcoming event. He said that Ayodhya would be adorned with delightful fragrances of both local and foreign flowers.
“More than 20 DCM flowers (approximately 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,” he said.
Saini said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave a different identity to Ayodhya and everyone was excited to welcome them. He said the workforce included 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 for the prime minister’s visit, the pace of the work has intensified to ensure its timely completion.
