Ram Mandir opening: Which states have declared a dry day on 22 January?
Many states have decided to declare 22 January as a 'dry day' as the consecration of Ram temple will take place in Ayodhya. Let’s take a closer look at which are they
In order to maintain a peaceful and solemn atmosphere during the celebrations, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared 22 January a dry day for the state.
Uttar Pradesh
Not only will Rajasthan observe a dry day in anticipation of the 'pran pratishtha,' some areas in the state have also banned open meat shops on the auspicious day of 22 January.
Rajasthan
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered that all types of shops including liquor and bhang outlets will remain shut on the day of the grand consecration program in Ayodhya.
Madhya Pradesh
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed that all country liquor and foreign liquor retail shops, restaurant bars, hotel bars, and clubs in the state remain closed on 22 January.
Chhattisgarh
Along with announcing a dry day in the state, Assam has organised a number of events to commemorate Ram Temple's 'Pran Pratishtha.'
Assam
The Uttarakhand government has announced its decision to close all the liquor shops across the state on 22 January, to mark the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.