Various verses from the Ramayana are also printed on posters at prominent places like the Ram Marg, the Saryu River bank and Lata Mangeshkar Chowk

"There are posters and hoardings of all kinds. Be it by a trust, a political outfit or any individual, the posters and hoardings have been put up at designated places. There is no defacement of walls to ensure the look of the city getting a makeover is not damaged," a district administration official told PTI

The first phase of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is nearing completion and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla on January 22

Streetlights on flyovers decorated with artworks depicting Lord Ram, his bow and arrow, and ornamental lampposts carrying designs themed on the traditional 'Ramanandi tilak', are also adding to the general mood of devotion in the city

Sunil Kumar from Sangli in Mahrashtra has come to Ayodhya with 100 kg Rangoli colours and is busy making intricate designs on the streets of the holy city

"I have got various tools with me along with colours. I am making designs on all roads wherever I am going. The day is finally here and no Diwali is complete without Rangoli," he told PTI

Big LED screens have been put up at various places and the Ramayana is being broadcast every evening with locals gathering to watch it together