Ram Temple inauguration: UP Tourism to start helicopter services for devotees

With less than two weeks to go until the Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration on January 22, state tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh said on Monday that the department will start helicopter services soon as a large number of visitors are expected to attend the ceremony.

The minister, however, did not give a specific date. "The services will start before January 22."

Speaking with ANI on Monday, the minister said, "Yes. The helicopter services will start for devotees visiting the city. We are also planning to start water services Airport services have already started."

"It will be ensured that all facilities are being provided to devotees who will be thronging the city to witness the inauguration," he added.

He said that the capacity of the railways will also be increased in view of the expected surge in the number of visitors to the city.

Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the sanctum sanctorum of the upcoming Ram Temple in Ayodhya is scheduled for January 22. The ceremony is set to be performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.