Idol maker Valsan Kunhimangalam’s quest to keep the lost-wax technique alive continues

Idol maker Valsan Kunhimangalam’s quest to keep the lost-wax technique alive continues

Just over 500 metres away from Ezhimala railway station at Kunhimangalam, Kannur, hidden from the rush of the city, nestled in a residential area with untarred roads flanked by shrubs gradually infiltrating the paths, around 11 artisans are at work under the shade of an asbestos shed, surrounded by heavy machinery and figures of deities … Read more

Ram Mandir theme: Smallcap zooms 7% on bagging orders from Ayodhya

Ram Mandir theme: Smallcap zooms 7% on bagging orders from Ayodhya

With Ayodhya getting a $10 billion makeover after the grand opening of Ram Mandir on Monday, investors are continuing to look for stocks that could benefit from the surge in religious tourism. Shares of smallcap stock Responsive Industries rallied up to 7% on announcing its selection as a key partner for several prestigious hospitality and … Read more

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat formally invited to Ram temple consecration ceremony

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat formally invited to Ram temple consecration ceremony

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat received a formal invite to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday and said it was his “good fortune” to be a part of such a grand occasion. Ram temple construction committee chairperson Nripendra Misra and VHP working president Alok Kumar met Bhagwat here and … Read more

Ayodhya: Luxury cruise service to start on Saryu river; here’s what to expect

Ayodhya: Luxury cruise service to start on Saryu river; here’s what to expect

Ramayan cruise tour will cover 15 to 16 kilometres on the Sarayu river. (Photo Vishal Srivastava) A luxury cruise ride to revisit the splendour of Ramayan! As the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh preps up to turn the Ayodhya into the biggest religious destination for Hindus, the centre is clearing the deck for the … Read more

Ayodhya to become world-class tourism hub: UP government to spend Rs 2,000 crore to restore its ‘lost glory’

Ayodhya to become world-class tourism hub: UP government to spend Rs 2,000 crore to restore its ‘lost glory’

Ayodhya Ram Mandir latest: CM Yogi Adityanath has said that Ayodhya is fast emerging as a religious tourism hub. Ayodhya Ram Mandir latest: With an aim to restore Ayodhya’s “lost glory”, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to spend Rs 2,000 crore to develop it as a world-class religious tourism hub. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanatha has … Read more