Ayodhya, UP: Ayodhya is set to become a major tourist attraction with the upcoming Ramayana Wax Museum, which vividly brings the epic to life through 40 intricately crafted wax statues. Built at a cost of ₹10 crore over 10,000 square feet, the museum is designed to depict 40 key episodes of the Ramayana in immersive detail.
Speaking to the media, Sunil Kumar Kandalor, renowned wax sculptor and Managing Director of the construction company behind the project, said that the display setup is complete and preparations for the inauguration are underway. The Divisional Commissioner of Ayodhya, Rajesh Kumar, and municipal officials have already reviewed the site. According to Kandalor, the inauguration will be performed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expected in the first week of February.
Life-like Depictions of Ramayana Episodes
The museum features 40 wax statues across 50 models, creating lifelike scenes from the Ramayana, including:
- Birth of Lord Ram
- Sita Swayamvar
- Vanquishing of Tadaka
- Meeting of Ram and Hanuman
- Lanka Dahan
- Sita Haran
- Scenes from Ashok Vatika
- Lord Ram’s coronation
Each exhibit is enhanced with background paintings that recreate the epic’s dramatic settings. The wax figures were meticulously crafted at the Mumbai workshop, ensuring high realism and attention to detail.
Additional Attractions
The museum complex will also feature a coffee shop, mirror house, horror house, 9D movie show, and game show house, providing entertainment for visitors from across India and abroad, making it a prime tourist destination in Ayodhya.
With this project, Ayodhya aims to combine cultural heritage, mythology, and modern tourism, offering visitors a unique and immersive experience of the timeless Ramayana.
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