Deepotsav brings business home as Ayodhya's Homestays fill up:15 lakh visitors in seven days boost local business; around 10 lakh visit Ram Lalla temple

Ayodhya, Nov 10 (UNI) For Poonam Sonkar's family, Ayodhya's tourism growth has meant a future closer to home. Her son chose their homestay business over a job offer in a major Rajasthan city and has since employed two people. Their story reflects the opportunities emerging for local households as Deepotsav brings more visitors to Ayodhya. Between November 1 and 7, the city welcomed approximately 15 lakh visitors, against over 8 lakh during the corresponding period in 2025. Visits to the Ram Lalla temple rose from over 5 lakh to around 10 lakh. For homestay owners, the festive boom translated into…