The Uttar Pradesh government plans to develop the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya as a “Sugriva Marg” connecting it to the Ram temple. The 290-metre road will reportedly cost about Rs 11.81 crore to construct Sugriva Road from Hanumangarhi temple to Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya Of this amount, about Rs 5.1 crore will be allocated for land acquisition. The width of the road is expected to be 17 meters. The Public Works Department has been given the responsibility of constructing the Sugriva road. According to S.B. It is named after Sugriva, an epic character of the Ramayana. Sugriva, the monkey king played an important role in the story of Ramayana as a friend of Lord Rama.
The decision to name the road Sugriva carries significance as it is supposed to be a devotees’ path starting from Hanumangarhi temple, believed to be the abode of Lord Hanuman, a link between mythological and cultural heritage linked to Ramayana. It is named after Sugriva, an epic character of the Ramayana. Sugriva, the monkey king played an important role in Ramayana as a friend of Lord Rama. The decision to name the road Sugriva carries significance as it is supposed to be the route of devotees starting from Hanumangarhi temple believed to be the abode of Lord Hanuman.
This program reflects the cultural and religious character of Ayodhya, further enhancing the travel experience of the participants. The Department of Public Works is charged with ensuring that this project is carried out properly, in line with the wider objectives of improving access in the area and promoting cultural heritage The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust starts from Hanumangarhi, believed to be the abode of Lord Hanuman and ends at the Ram Mandir means that, because of the dedication ceremony, about two to three lakh devotees visit Lord Ramlal every day . This influx of tourists constantly poses the challenge of traffic and creates challenges for those who want to witness the god in peace. The construction of Sugriva Marg will be completed in 18 months, making it easier for devotees to visit Hanuman Garhi Temple and Ram Temple. The decision has been welcomed by people and religious leaders, as it is likely to reduce congestion in the area and provide a more pleasant experience for pilgrims. Sugriva Marg is part of Ayodhya’s comprehensive development plan, which includes infrastructure such as Ramlila Park, museum and library. The government aims to boost tourism and generate employment by turning Ayodhya into a tourist hub. The advantages of the Sugriva route include easier access to Hanumangarhi and Ram Temples, reduced congestion around temples and improvement in the overall travel experience The route is expected to attract 1 million people new one every year, and has helped to improve tourism in Ayodhya.
