After Deepotsav in Ayodhya, preparations for the Parikrama begin

Ayodhya, Oct. 24 -- After successfully completing 'Deepotsav' in Ayodhya, the district administration is now preparing for the Chaurasi Kosi and Panchkosi Parikramas to be visited by over five million devotees who circumambulate the mythological and classical boundaries of Ayodhya.

The Chaurasi Kosi Parikrama of Ramnagari begins on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Kartik month, and the Panchkosi Parikrama of Ramnagari begins on the eleventh day. The 14 Kosi Parikrama is performed on Akshaya Navami, while the Panchkosi Parikrama is performed on Devuthani Ekadashi.

The 14-Kosi Parikrama will begin at 4:51 am on October 29 and will conclude at 4:40 pm on October 30. The 5-Kosi Parikrama will begin on October 31 at 4:0...