Statues of south Indian saint-musicians unveiled in Ayodhya

The ceremony, infused with devotion and south Indian rituals, saw the presence of Sitharaman's parents, adding an emotional dimension to the event. Sitharaman is on a two-day visit to the temple town.

Adityanath earlier welcomed the Union minister with a traditional bouquet, highlighting that Brihaspati Kund is not only a historic site but also a symbol of cultural harmony, where the devotional traditions of north and south India converge.

According to an official statement, Sitharaman said, "Ayodhya is not only a centre of faith but also a symbol of India's cultural soul." Paying tributes to the three saint-musicians, she said Tyagaraja Swamigal, Purandara Dasa and Arunachal Kavi established Indian classical music and devotional traditions on the global stage.