Ayodhya, Mar 7 : The preparations for the popular Hindu spring festival of colours ''Holi'' have started in an auspicious manner in the temple city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

As per the Hindu traditions, people in Ayodhya celebrate the annual festival of colours in the month of ''Phalgun'' (usually February-March) as per the Hindu ''Panchang''
(almanac) to propagate social amity.

Ayodhya (UP), Dec 5 : Security has been beefed up in Ayodhya ahead of the 16th anniversary of the demolition of the Babri mosque.

Special security has been provided at all the railway stations, bus stations, markets and other crowded places. The government has issued instructions to all districts of the State for stepping up their security measures and intensifying police patrolling.

"Security has been beefed up to avoid any untoward incident on the anniversary of the mosque demolition," said Sharad Chandra Pandey, Circle Officer, Ayodhya.

"We want to ensure that December 6 passes off peacefully. Keeping this is mind we have made strict security arrangements," he added.

Ayodhya, Apr 14: Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered on the banks of River Saryu in Ayodhya to celebrate the festival of 'Ram Navami' on Monday.

New Delhi/ Ayodhya/Varanasi, Apr 7: Devotees in different parts of the country offered prayers with devotion on the second day of the nine-day 'Navratri' festival.

Ayodhya, Dec 6: Residents in Ayodhya today craved for peace as the town observed the 15th anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid on Thursday.