The temple town of Ayodhya that has seen harsh restrictions during the Deepotsav celebration on the occasion of Diwali festiwal will once again be under strict guard. This time, a centuries-old tradition will be broken in Kartik Mela.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 'panch kosi parikrama' and 'chaudah kosi parikrama' in which lakhs of devotees used to participate , will now be banned this time. Outside devotees will not be allowed to attend the main festival of Kartik Mela, Chaudhkosi and Panchkosi Parikrama , as only locals will be allowed to participate.