Lucknow, Aug. 25 -- The temple town of Ayodhya will get a wax museum this Deepotsav, officials said. The museum will house statues of nearly 50 major figures from the Ramayana, including Lord Shri Ram, Mata Sita, Lakshman, Lord Hanuman, Sugriv, and Jatayu.

Nearly Rs.7.5 crore has been invested in the project so far, they added. Deepotsav is celebrated a day before Diwali.

Built on the Parikrama Path, the 10,000 sq. ft. museum will be inaugurated for devotees and tourists, offering them a unique cultural and historical experience.

Prominent episodes of the Ramayana such as the Ram-Ravan battle, Sita's abduction, Hanuman's journey to Lanka, and the construction of the Ram Setu, will also be recreated through a blend of wax artistry and m...