The Ayodhya Junction railway station in Uttar Pradesh, India, is set to be renamed Ayodhya Dham. This announcement came from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his visit to the city on Thursday, December 15th, 2023. The decision aims to reflect the significance of the city as the birthplace of Lord Rama....
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The change is expected to coincide with the grand inauguration of the newly reconstructed Ayodhya Junction railway station by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30th, 2023, during which the Ayodhya-Delhi Vande Bharat train will also be flagged off. This event is anticipated to draw a large gathering, with the Prime Minister's address planned to be held at the nearby airport, where over 2 lakh people are expected to attend. The Ayodhya Junction railway station is located in the city of Ayodhya in the Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a major railway junction that connects the city to various parts of India. The station is being modernized and expanded to handle the growing passenger traffic. The new station building is expected to be a modern and state-of-the-art facility. The Prime Minister's visit to Ayodhya holds significant religious and political importance, marking the culmination of the Ram Mandir construction project. The city is expected to witness an influx of pilgrims and visitors during this period.