Massive gatherings such as the one expected in Ayodhya next week are exactly what medical experts have advised against to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Ram Navami Festival In Ayodhya Suspended Amid Virus Fear

The "Ram Kot Parikrama", an important religious event that marks the start of Ram Navami festivities to be held in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya next week, has been suspended amid concern over the novel coronavirus outbreak. The celebration, usually attended by several lakh people, had been scheduled to start on March 24 but has been called off by its organising committee. Read more on ndtv.com

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