The other Ayodhya
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For most of its life, Ayodhya has lived in the shadow of its more glamorous cousin Banaras, the favorite destination for moksha-seeking spiritual travelers from all over the world. But the city that Valmiki immortalized in his epic poem Ramayana is getting a major makeover. With the Ram Temple at its center and its credentials as the birthplace of Rama to seal his divine status, it is reimagined as the Mecca of the Hindus. While this makes it a worthy challenger to Banaras’ superstar status on the pilgrimage route, Ayodhya’s layered history and multicultural ethos
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First print: January 19, 2024 | 10:43 PM IST