The Ram Namvi Mela of April 2, 2020 is finally canceled. Amid rising cases of coronavirus in the country, the Mani Ram Das Chhavni Peeth, the ashram from where the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas operates in Ayodhya, on Saturday appealed to devotees not to come to the town for the Navratri festival.
During the nine-day long Navratri from March 25 to April 2 and Ram Navmi mela (April 2), around 15 lakh devotees come to Ayodhya from all across the state, especially adjoining districts. Uttar Pradesh has so far recorded 33 positive cases of coronavirus.
“There is no need to come to Ayodhya on Navratri in view of outbreak of disease (coronavirus). We must celebrate the festival with full festive fervor in our respective homes,” Mahant Kamal Nayan Das said.
In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for ‘Janta Curfew’ on March 22 to check outbreak of coronavirus, the special puja ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi on Sunday has also been postponed.
“The entire country is fighting to avoid this disease. We must support the government and remain vigilant. In such a situation we must perform puja in our homes instead of coming out,” said Rai.
Rai is also international vice president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
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