Faith and its fallout

In Ayodhya, weeks after allegations of money being siphoned off from donations at the Ram temple surfaced, pilgrims and residents say it has triggered a crisis of trust. Devotees say their faith in Lord Ram and the temple remains intact, but many have grown cautious about donating. Locals report a dip in visitors, though they attribute part of that to seasonal factors as well. As an SIT probe seeks accountability, Ishita Mishra reports from the temple town, where faith, transparency, and the city’s religious tourism hopes hang in the balance