Ayodhya, Aug. 24 -- On the occasion of Deepotsav 2025, Ayodhya is set to unveil a grand Wax Museum near the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, an initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Built on the Parikrama Path, the 10,000 sq. ft. museum has been developed at a cost of nearly Rs 7.5 crore to offer devotees and tourists a unique cultural and historical experience, said an official release.

The museum will feature wax statues of nearly 50 major characters from the Ramayana, including Lord Shri Ram, Mata Sita, Lakshman, Lord Hanuman, Sugriv, and Jatayu. Each statue is being designed to appear lifelike, with detailed expressions, costumes, and historical authenticity.

Key episodes such as the Ram-Ravan battle, Sita's abductio...