The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened security in and around Ayodhya as lakhs of devotees are expected to flock to the city for Ram Navami celebrations, the first since the consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in January. The festival will be celebrated in the city on a grand level and the state government has made elaborate arrangements for it, officials said. The police administration has stepped up efforts to put all necessary security measures in place in view of the large influx of devotees, ensuring the smooth execution of this significant festival, they said. In addition to securing the incoming devotees, the police have devised plans for crowd management and darshan and have estimated devotee numbers, they said. Ram Navami Mela commenced in Ayodhya Dham on April 9 and will continue until Ram Navami to be held on April 17, attracting about 25 lakh devotees. Many police personnel have been deployed at the mela. The mela grounds have been divided into seven zones and 39 .
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