India, Feb. 2 -- Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, offered Hemant Shukla a divine experience with its serene Saryu River, vibrant ghats, and the grandeur of Ram Mandir amidst spiritual awakening.

As soon as the semester break began, I packed my bags, filled with excitement and patience, for a 23-hour train journey from the Temple City of India, Bhubaneswar, to the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya. Since there is no direct train to Ayodhya, I boarded the Puri-Gwalior Express from Bhubaneswar to Prayagraj (Sangam City), arrived at midnight, and then took another train early in the morning, reaching Ayodhya around 9 a.m.

As I entered the Ayodhya Dham Station amidst a trail of morning mist, I could feel an aura of spirituality. The s...