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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