Over the past five years, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has contributed approximately ₹400 crore in taxes to the government, reflecting Ayodhya’s burgeoning status as a major religious tourism hub. Trust Secretary Champat Rai detailed that between February 5, 2020, and February 5, 2025, ₹270 crore was paid as Goods and Services Tax (GST), with the remaining ₹130 crore covering various other tax obligations.
This surge in tax contributions aligns with a significant increase in tourism. Ayodhya has experienced a tenfold rise in visitors, culminating in 16 crore tourists over the past year, 5 crore of whom visited the Ram temple. Notably, during the Maha Kumbh, the city welcomed 1.26 crore devotees.
The influx of pilgrims has not only elevated Ayodhya’s prominence but also generated substantial employment opportunities for local residents. To ensure financial transparency, the Trust’s records undergo regular audits by officials from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, established in 2020 following the Supreme Court’s verdict facilitating the temple’s construction, has played a pivotal role in managing the temple’s development and associated activities. The consecration (Pran Pratishtha) of the Ram Mandir took place on January 22, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the rituals. Since then, the temple has become a major religious and cultural landmark, drawing millions of devotees.
The Trust’s substantial tax contributions underscore the economic impact of religious tourism in Ayodhya, highlighting the city’s transformation into a vibrant center of cultural and spiritual significance.