Hotel rooms booked from November 4

to 8, homestay bookings extend from November 2 to 10

Deepotsav raises hopes for local

businesses, demand for idols of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman, and puja items

increases

Ayodhya, Oct 29 (HS): The holy city of Ayodhya, associated with Lord Shri Ram, is

being decked up to welcome visitors for the 10th Deepotsav. Under the

leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government, Tourism

Department and Ayodhya Development Authority are working in coordination to

finalise arrangements for accommodation, transportation and the grand

celebration of Deepotsav. Large numbers of devotees and tourists are expected

to visit the Ram Temple, witness the illuminated Saryu ghats and attend

cultural programmes.

Demand for bookings at hotels and

homestays in Ayodhya has increased ahead of Deepotsav. Local businesses are

also displaying considerable enthusiasm for the event.

As the Yogi government continues

its efforts to develop Ayodhya into a major tourism and spiritual destination,

Deepotsav is emerging as a significant opportunity for the city's local tourism

industry as well.

Laxmikant Pandey, manager of

Ramprasth Hotel near Naya Ghat, said, All rooms at the hotel had been

booked for the period from November 4 to 8. Tourists were showing tremendous

enthusiasm for Deepotsav and expressing satisfaction with the arrangements

being made in Ayodhya. The growing demand from visitors has further underscored

the importance of adequate accommodation facilities in the city during the

event.

Ambrish Pandey, operator of Awadh

Homestay on Ayodhya Station Road, said, All rooms at his property had

been booked for November 2 to 10. The Ayodhya Development Authority and the

state government were coordinating effectively, ensuring that tourists did not

face any inconvenience. The rise in homestay bookings also reflects the growing

demand for local accommodation facilities.

Tourist guide O.P. Saini said,

The number of devotees visiting Ayodhya rises significantly during

Deepotsav. The Yogi government's efforts have improved roads, ghats, parking

and illumination compared with previous years.

He added, Guides were

providing tourists with accurate information and guidance about Ram

Janmabhoomi, the Saryu ghats and other religious sites to make their visits

memorable.

The impact of Deepotsav

preparations is also visible in local markets. Rajkumar, a sculptor and seller

of religious items, said, Demand for idols of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman,

diyas and puja materials had increased. Business was doing well as the

government promoted tourism. Tourists arriving from outside Ayodhya were also

appreciating the preparations being made in the city.

The enthusiasm among hotel

operators, homestay owners, tourist guides and sellers of religious items

highlights the significance of Deepotsav for Ayodhya's tourism sector and local

businesses.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi