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Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Hindi: Ayodhyā, pronounced [ɐˈjoːd̪ʱjɐː] ) is a city situated on the banks of the Sarayu river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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The Saga of Ayodhya
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND

Profile & Early Foundations

Ayodhya (Hindi: Ayodhyā, pronounced [ɐˈjoːd̪ʱjɐː] ) is a city situated on the banks of the Sarayu river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ayodhya district as well as the Ayodhya division of Uttar Pradesh, India.

THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS

Major Works & Significant Milestones

Ayodhya became the top tourist destination of Uttar Pradesh with 110 million visitors in the first half of 2024, surpassing Varanasi.

Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Ayodhya became the top tourist destination of Uttar Pradesh with 110 million visitors in the first half of 2024, surpassing Varanasi.
— Official Historical Record & Archive
SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY

Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy

The settlement was historically known as Sāketa until it was renamed to Ayodhya during the Gupta period.

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