Ayodhya, Sept. 12 -- Ayodhya Nagar Nigam Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi on Friday said that the temple town has emerged as a global centre of interest, attracting people from across the world to express their faith and devotion.

Tripathi made the remarks while welcoming the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple here earlier today.

"Ayodhya has emerged as a global centre of interest, attracting people from all over the world to express their faith and devotion. We welcome the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam... This new India is fostering new traditions, with Ayodhya not only being a site of pilgrimage but also a place where ancient cultural connections ...