New Delhi: According to reports, superstar Amitabh Bachchan has purchased a plot in a seven-star enclave in the Uttar Pradesh holy town of Ayodhya, where the magnificent Ram temple is scheduled to open later this month.
The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), a developer located in Mumbai, has not revealed the plot’s dimensions or cost. However, industry sources told Hindustan Times that it costs ₹ 14.5 crore and is about 10,000 square feet.
On January 22, the day of the grand consecration ceremony of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the 51-acre Sarayu will be formally inaugurated.
It is about 15 minutes away from the temple and half an hour from the airport, according to the developer. The project is expected to be completed by March 2028 and have a five-star palace hotel.
“I am looking forward to embark on this journey with The House of Abhinandan Lodha for The Sarayu in Ayodhya, a city that holds a special place in my heart. The timeless spirituality and cultural richness of Ayodhya have forged an emotional connection that transcends geographical boundaries,” Mr Bachchan said at an event.
“This is a start of a heartfelt journey into the soul of Ayodhya, where tradition and modernity seamlessly co-exist, creating an emotional tapestry that resonates with me deeply. I am looking forward to building my home in the global spiritual capital,” the report quoted him as saying.
His birthplace Prayagraj (earlier Allahabad) is a four-hour drive from Ayodhya.
Abhinandan Lodha, chairman of HoABL, said BigB was the “first citizen” of The Sarayu and his investment will turn the project into a “symbol of Ayodhya’s global spiritual significance”.
He said the superstar’s investment in the Ayodhya project “reflects confidence in the city’s economic potential and deep appreciation for its spiritual heritage.”
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