The three-day ‘Ayodhya Parv 2026’, organised by Ayodhya Nyas inaugurated at IGNCA, New Delhi

The Ayodhya Parv 2026 at IGNCA was inaugurated with remarkable cultural and spiritual resonance. Here are the key takeaways from the opening day:

Chief Guest:
Pujya Mahant Shri Kamal Nayan Das Ji Maharaj (Maniramdas Chhavani, Ayodhya)

Dignitaries Present:
- Shri Manoj Sinha (Lt. Governor of J&K)
- Diya Kumari (Deputy CM of Rajasthan)
- Shri Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi (RSS thinker)
- Shri Ram Bahadur Rai (IGNCA Chairman)
- Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi (Member Secretary, IGNCA)
- Shri Lallu Singh (Convenor, Ayodhya Parv)
- Shri Ashok Vajpeyi (former Rajya Sabha MP)

Exhibitions:
- Ramotsav photo exhibition
- Badi Hai Ayodhya exhibition
- Tribute to Pandit Ramkinkar Upadhyay (eminent Ramkatha scholar)

Key Messages
- Mahant Kamal Nayan Das Ji Maharaj: Ram Rajya is built on love, harmony, and compassion—not just power.
- Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi: The Ram Janmabhoomi temple is not just a structure, but a step in nation‑building.
- Manoj Sinha: Ayodhya is more than geography—it is a cradle of civilisation and consciousness.
- Diya Kumari: Linked Jaipur’s Kachwaha lineage to Lord Ram’s son Kush, highlighting Rajasthan’s historic ties to Ayodhya.

Cultural & Scholarly Dimensions
- Release of Ayodhya Parv souvenir and Ramotsav coffee table book by Chitranjali
- Awards for winners of Ramotsav and Festival of India photography competitions
- Evening cultural programme featuring Geet Ramayan by Pt. Dr. Abhay Manke

Urban Planning Session
- Focus on developing theme parks based on Ramcharitmanas
- Inspiration drawn from the redevelopment of Kashi Vishwanath Dham
- Emphasis on balancing spiritual concerns with modern infrastructure

Broader Significance
Ayodhya Parv positions Ayodhya as:
- A living embodiment of dharmic values
- A centre of India’s cultural energy and soft power
- A reminder that progress must remain anchored in tradition

This festival beautifully blends heritage, spirituality, and future vision, making Ayodhya not just a city of faith but a symbol of India’s civilisational continuity.