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In Pictures: Giving Ayodhya A Facelift With Global Expertise And Desi Wisdom
- The face of Ayodhya is all set to get a makeover and at the task is a French artist Chifumi, among others, whose fondness for the ‘Maryadapurushotham‘ has him bringing Shri Ram to life in colours on the walls of his ‘Nagari’.
The Mural of Ram at the Pump House
A boatsman who was taking pilgrims for a ride atop the Sarayu was heard saying, 'those who trusted him and went along with Thakurji they went beyond, while the likes of us who weren't brave enough probably stayed back and will keep coming back until he sees us through'.
The Ayodhya Art project is in association with Namami Gange and in collaboration with Ayodhya Development Authority. Work has begun to clean the Ram Ki Paidi of the distortions that had taken place over the years and to restore its former grandeur.
8The colours, too, are being restored to the traditional ‘kathai rang‘ so that it is also visually in sync with the Ram Mandir, which will be a similar hue of red. “This is to ensure a visual harmony between the future and the past,” she adds.
There are artists who will be coming from Switzerland, Germany, Spain as well as Nepal to work on the beautification of Ayodhya.
Work is on to deck up the city and see a more ‘visually enchanting Ayodhya‘ as it gears for a grander Deepotsav this year which will see 7.5 lakh lamps being lit.
