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A development dream linked to Ravana’s birthplace

Reported by The Hindu 25 Oct 2026, 1:19 am IST 1 min read

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In Greater Noida’s Bisrakh, where Dasara passes without the burning of Ravana’s effigy, the priests of two temples that are barely 300 metres apart claim that their temple stands at the exact spot where the Ramayana’s demon-king was born. Ishita Mishra finds that as the priests vie for Ravana’s legacy, residents hope that a story passed down through generations will bring their village recognition, roads, footfall, and funds

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Section: India
Places: Uttar Pradesh
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 1:19 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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