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Ayodhya,<\/b>\u00a0the holy city in Uttar Pradesh, is all set to get its first international airport, marking a significant development in its pilgrimage and tourism potential. However, amidst preparations for the grand inauguration on December 30 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a potential name change for the airport has emerged.<\/p>
Current Name and Proposed Change<\/p>
\u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The airport currently boasts the lengthy name\u00a0\u201cMaryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport.\u201d<\/b><\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The Yogi Adityanath government is reportedly considering renaming it\u00a0\u201cMaharishi Valmiki Airport,\u201d<\/b>\u00a0honoring the revered poet who authored the epic Ramayana.<\/p> Reasons for the Potential Change<\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Following the completion of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya,\u00a0a surge in pilgrim and tourist inflow is anticipated.<\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The proposed name change aligns with the religious significance of the city and pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki,\u00a0whose Ramayana immortalized the story of Lord Rama.<\/p> Preparations for the Inauguration<\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>A successful test landing of an aircraft has recently been conducted,\u00a0ensuring the airport\u2019s readiness for operation.<\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>IndiGo flights are scheduled to commence operations on January 6,\u00a02024,\u00a0followed by Air India flights on January 16.<\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Regular flight schedules will begin in January,\u00a0with initial fares from Ayodhya to Delhi estimated around Rs 3,600.<\/p> Expected Rush during the Pran-Pratishtha<\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>During the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple,\u00a0dubbed the \u201cPran-Pratishtha,\u201d a massive influx of devotees is expected,\u00a0leading to potential price hikes.<\/p> \u00d8\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Airfares during this period are predicted to soar above Rs 12,000,\u00a0reflecting the high demand and limited availability.<\/p> Overall Significance<\/p> The opening of the Ayodhya International Airport marks a new chapter for the city, boosting its connectivity and accessibility for pilgrims and tourists. While the potential name change remains undecided, the airport\u2019s launch undoubtedly signifies a pivotal moment in Ayodhya\u2019s development and religious landscape.<\/p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ayodhya,\u00a0the holy city in Uttar Pradesh, is all set to get its first international airport, marking a significant development in its pilgrimage and tourism potential. However, amidst preparations for the grand inauguration on December 30 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a potential name change for the airport has emerged. 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