AYODHYA, INDIA, January 6, 2024 (The Hindu by Ishita Mishar): The dust from construction hangs heavy in the air, over the area Hindus believe is the birthplace of Ram, considered the seventh incarnation of Vishnu. Spread across 2.7 acres, the temple that will occupy 30% of this space, with the rest left for green cover. In November 2019, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court permitted the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya at the disputed site. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, Ayodhya, which was part of the Faizabad district until 2018, is witnessing a facelift like no other city in India has ever witnessed. The city now has a new airport and a renovated railway station.

Source: The Hindu January 08, 2024 02:55 UTC