City Decks Up For Ram Navami Celebrations Nagpur is fully prepared to commemorate Ram Navami on Thursday, with extensive decorations and arrangements along key routes for the shobhayatra procession. The main route for the Poddareshwar Ram Temple shobhayatra begins at Itwari and passes through Badkas Chowk, Gandhi Gate, Cotton Market, and Variety Square before continuing further. The entire stretch has been transformed into a decorative tunnel with continuous lighting grids and saffron drapes. Stages have been set up at multiple squares along the route, featuring replicas of Ayodhya’s Ram temple and idols of Lord Ram. Loudspeakers play devotional songs throughout the day, creating an immersive atmosphere for the celebration. Organizers have planned halting points along the procession route where rituals and performances will take place. Preparations for distributing prasad are underway, with volunteers stationed not only along the main route but also in adjacent lanes to manage the expected crowd. Water distribution points and basic amenities have been established at several locations to ensure convenience for participants. Over 150 organizations from outside Nagpur have arrived to set up stalls and distribute prasad along the Poddareshwar shobhayatra route, highlighting the city’s role as a hub for the festival. In Mahal, local temples have been adorned with flowers, lights, and traditional decorations. Early morning aartis will be held at these temples, followed by ‘dindis’ and ‘prabhat pheris’ that will traverse nearby areas. Residents have been actively involved in preparations, working late into the night to finalize arrangements. In west Nagpur, similar efforts have been made, with key roads and squares decorated with lighting series and saffron coverings.#nagpur #ram_navami #itwari #poddareshwar_ram_temple #ram_janm_aarti
