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Ayodhya: Days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hoist the saffron flag on the spire of the newly built Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on November 25, the temple trust has put out new visuals on its X account. As per the trust, it would be a momentous occasion for millions of devotees across the world.
The fresh visuals shared by the temple trust on Saturday showed sandstone pillars, polished pathways, gold-plated kalash work, and the grand spire, which are ready for the ceremony. Since last few days, several rehearsals have been conducted by engineers and ritual teams to make sure that the ceremony is conducted smoothly.
In recent times, the holy city of Ayodhya is experiencing an increase in the number of devotees from the rest of the country or abroad. While 60 lakh visitors were recorded in 2020, this year till June, Ayodhya recorded 23 crore visitors. Authorities expect the number to go up to 50 crore by the end of this year.
The upcoming flag hoisting event is expected to give Ayodhya another global push. Importantly, the sudden rush of visitors has also helped in pushing Ayodhya’s economy. The city is also being projected as the world’s largest spiritual city.
As per officials, nearly Rs 2,150 crore has been invested for the development of the temple and other related projects. Among the projects are building of new plazas, widening of roads, upgradation of the riverfront, and expansion of the hospitality sector.
More than 76 new hotels have been opened in the city in the recent past, with brands like IHCL, Marriott, Radisson, Kamat, and Lemon Tree opening hotels in Ayodhya. Officials further said that restaurants, hotels, travel services, local shops, and even traditional offerings like puja items and prasad have recorded high revenues.
