AYODHYA: As Ram Lalla (infant Rama) is to open his eyes and give darshan to tomorrow, Ayodhya is in a festive mood. The Ram Temple is covered in night lights.

Meanwhile, there are indications that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Ayodhya today. The most important ritual of pran pratishtha, the opening of eyes of Ram Lalla for the first time (netronmeelanam) is tomorrow. Despite the restrictions, people continue to come to Ayodhya for darshan.

Garbhagriha was washed and purified yesterday with Sarayu river water. Ram Lalla was decorated with flower garlands. Special pujas were held. The ceremonies are under the supervision of the chief priest Lakshmikant Dixit of Varanasi. The shrine and the temple gates are decorated with flowers. All the streets of Ayodhya are washed and cleaned.

Seats were prepared for special guests. A green corridor was opened to bring VIPs from Lucknow to the temple by road. It is a road without obstacles to go fast. The National Disaster Response Force has opened a camp near the temple to deal with emergency situations.

Heavy security

There is a three-tier security around the temple. U. The security is provided by UP Police, UP Special Security Force and CRPF. There is also a quick action force. More than 100 commandos of UP Special Force has been lined up. Every move in the shrine will be monitored by the CRPF.

QR code for entry

Precautions have been stepped up to prevent fake VIP pass fraud. Pre-registration is required for distinguished guests who have received the invitation letter. A link has been sent on their WhatsApp for that. One have to generate the pass and take a print out. Entry is by scanning the QR code on the pass. Aadhaar card must be carried. Help desk is there to help those without pass for online registration.

Warning to the media

The central government has directed newspapers, channels, digital media and social media not to publish fake information and news that harms communal harmony.