[India Today] Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and Uttar Pradesh’s spiritual renaissance: Dawn of a new era

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, inaugurated on January 22, 2024, marks a significant event in India’s rich heritage of faith and culture. The temple is not just an architectural marvel but also a beacon of devotion, symbolizing Uttar Pradesh’s rise as a hub of religious tourism.

The India Today Group initiated a project called “Divine Odyssey” in late November, where team members visited various spiritual locations in Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, Mathura, and Vrindavan. They observed how a statewide infrastructure push was rapidly transforming the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address, emphasized that the construction of the temple signifies peace, patience, mutual harmony, and coordination of Indian society. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also spoke on the occasion, stating that the temple is not just a temple, but a national temple.

The economic significance of the Ram Mandir, coupled with Uttar Pradesh’s emergence as a spiritual haven, is expected to boost the state’s economy through increased tourism and infrastructure development.

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