AYODHYA, Oct. 8 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on her two-day visit, along with chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, unveiled statues of three South Indian saint-musicians, Saint Tyagaraja Swamigal, Purandara Dasa, and Arunachala Kavi, here at Brihaspati Kund in Tedhi Bazaar, highlighting the convergence of North and South Indian culture.

The ceremony, marked by South Indian rituals and devotional music, witnessed the presence of Nirmala Sitharaman's parents, adding an emotional touch. CM Yogi welcomed the Union minister with a traditional bouquet, underlining Brihaspati Kund's role as a historic site where North and South Indian cultural traditions converge.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Ayodh...