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India experiences a surge in religious tourism post-COVID. Kashi Vishwanath corridor boosts UP tourism with 10 crore tourists in 2023. The golden triangle of Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi emerges as popular destinations.
Religious cities in Uttar Pradesh see a surge in tourism as devotees visit Varanasi, Mathura, and Ayodhya for blessings before festivals. Kashi Vishwanath Temple donations hit a record Rs 83.34 crore by March, with significant increases observed. Prakhar Mishra, director, tourism, at Government of Uttar Pradesh said Varanasi saw a record-breaking influx of 95.63 lakh pilgrims in March, flocking to seek the blessings of Kashi Vishwanath, while Ayodhya saw more than two lakh visitors each day for the newly constructed Ram Mandir and Hanumangarhi last month.
Prayagraj: To make Maha Kumbh-2025 more ‘Divya and Bhavya’, the state government is gearing up to transform city temples into a major hub of religious.