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The Vimantal from Ramayan's era

December 29, 2023 18:27 IST

Construction of the Ramayan-based Maharishi Valmiki international airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, began in February 2022.

Flight operations are planned to commence from January 10, 2024.

Terminal 1, which was developed at a cost of about Rs 1,450 crore (Rs 14.50 billion), is spread over 6,500 square metres and is equipped to serve about 1 million passengers annually.

 

IMAGE: The Maharishi Valmiki international airport Ayodhya Dham. All photographs: ANI Photo

 

IMAGE: The entrance to the airport.

 

IMAGE: Inside the airport.

 

IMAGE: Paintings and murals depict the life of Lord Ram at the airport.

 

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Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com

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