{
  "id": 7732485,
  "title": "Amitabh Bachchan plans dharamshala in Ayodhya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/amitabh-bachchan-plans-dharamshala-in-ayodhya",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/amitabh-bachchan-plans-20-room-dharamshala-in-ayodhya-named-after-father-harivansh-rai-bachchan/articleshow/134280125.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent development, celebrated actor Amitabh Bachchan has submitted a building plan to the Ayodhya Development Authority for a proposed dharamshala in the revered temple town. The facility, which is expected to house over 20 rooms, will be named in honor of Bachchan's father, the esteemed poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, according to officials. Anurag Jain, the Vice Chairman of the Ayodhya Development Authority, confirmed the plans during a recent press conference. The proposed dharamshala aims to provide accommodation and organized facilities to the numerous devotees who visit Ayodhya from various parts of the country. Jain revealed that the proposal has been published in newspapers to solicit any potential objections. Once the designated objection period concludes, the plan will undergo examination, and approval will be granted according to the established procedures. The dharamshala is being constructed on a plot of land that Bachchan acquired in Ayodhya. This addition is anticipated to contribute to the grandeur and accessibility of Ayodhya, welcoming esteemed individuals from across the nation.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}