Ayodhya, March 13 – The Ram Rasoi in Ayodhya has been operating on a massive scale. While rumors about its closure have caused a stir on social media, a large number of devotees continue to partake in the food, or 'prasad', at the Ram Rasoi.
Speaking to IANS, a devotee while having her meal at the Ram Rasoi, said, "I am from Delhi. With Lord Ram's grace, we are able to get 'prasad' here. It is very good. First, we did 'darshan' of Hanumangarhi and Lord Ram, and now we have the opportunity to have this 'prasad' at Lord Ram's place. It is a wonderful feeling."
On the food being served for free, she added, "Yes, this 'prasad' is free; it didn't cost us anything."
Another devotee from Ambedkar Nagar said, "We are having food at the Ram Rasoi. It is very good and free of cost. There are no problems here at all."
Amid the ongoing crisis of LPG cylinders caused by the West Asia conflict, rumors have been rife on social media that the 'rasoi' might be closed.
The Ram Rasoi continues to operate despite this, serving meals to devotees.
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on March 19 to participate in a series of religious ceremonies at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as part of special celebrations marking the Hindu New Year.
During the visit, President Murmu is scheduled to install the Shri Ram Yantra and Shri Ram Naam temple on the second floor of the temple complex and participate in Vedic prayers that will begin around 9 AM. The rituals will be performed by 51 Vedic scholars from southern India, Kashi, and Ayodhya under the guidance of priest Ganeshwar Shastri.
The President will also honor nearly 400 workers who contributed to the construction of the temple and hoist a flag at one of the temples located along the outer precinct, known as the parkota.
