Ayodhya, March 22 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, highlighted the remarkable rise in Ayodhya's spiritual prominence, stating that while only 2.34 lakh devotees visited the city in 2016-17, today over 16 crore people are arriving to have a glimpse of Lord Shri Ram.
"This reflects the growing glory and grandeur of Ayodhya," the chief minister said while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the Timeless Ayodhya Literature Festival on Friday.
He began the event with a symbolic gesture - offering water to an Ashoka plant amidst Vedic chants. Applauding Narendra Modi, he noted that the prime minister has revived Indian traditions by seamlessly blending heritage with development, marking a new beginning for the nation...