Thereafter, king Dasaratha directed his army to proceed speedily in advance. When he reached the city of Ayodhya it looked welldecorated with flags and banners. It resounded with trumpets. [1-77-7]
The royal highways were sprinkled with water and strewn with flowers, it was beautiful. Awaiting with delight the arrival of the king, the citizens produced merry sounds with musical instruments. [1-77-8]
It was well-decorated with throngs of people at their king's re-entry. While the citizens and brahmins came forward from a long distance to welcome him who possessing high fame, prosperous and followed by his elegant sons..... - [1-77-9]