Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has acquired a land parcel in Ayodhya for Rs 3.31 crore, in a project near the Sarayu river. The purchase adds to a growing wave of investor attention as infrastructure expands and tourism picks up, turning Ayodhya into a more active real estate and development destination.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor reportedly purchased a 2,134 sq. ft. plot in Ayodhya for Rs 3.31 crore. The land forms part of a sprawling 75-acre development by The House of Abhinandan Lodha, which includes luxury amenities and a vegetarian hotel operated by The Leela. Kapoor said Ayodhya felt like it chose him, framing the buy as a family legacy.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off a new weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai in Maharashtra. The train will run via Madhya Pradesh, aiming to offer affordable, comfortable travel while strengthening ties between pilgrimage sites and growing workforce routes across states.
A severe heatwave in Ayodhya has sharply reduced the number of devotees visiting the Ram temple, as temperatures rise past 40°C. To curb the discomfort, officials have introduced relief measures such as air-cooled halls and water spraying. Even with these steps, fewer people are making the trip during the hottest hours of the day.
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