With a estimate of 135.5 million domestic visitors by September, this surge reflects the growing trend of religious tourism. Other spiritual hubs like Varanasi and Mathura are also seeing increased footfall, underscoring the cultural and spiritual significance of these iconic sites.
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage. Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of the world . Along side Ayodhya holds immense cultural, historical, and religious significance, making it a key destination for those interested in exploring India’s spiritual heritage.
In recent survey it was observed that Ayodhya has a massive number of visitors as compared to Taj Mahal . Earlier Taj Mahal was considered as the top tourist spot of Uttar Pradesh followed by Varanasi and Mathura but recent time Ayodhya took over the place of being the famous tourist spot of UP.
The temple was inaugurated on 22 January 2024 after a prana pratishtha ceremony. On the first day of its opening, following the consecration, the temple received a rush of over half a million visitors, and after a month, the number of daily visitors was reported to be between 100,000 and 150,000.
Visitors come to see the famous Ram Janmabhoomi followed by visiting the other temples and exploring the city.
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Department- Journalism and Mass Communication
Asutosh College
