The massive influx of visitors to Ayodhya after the consecration ceremony is likely to give an enormous boost to Uttar Pradesh's economy. A recent paper by SBI Research claims that the Ram temple and other tourism-centric initiatives could make UP richer by about ₹4 lakh crore this year. Ayodhya is expected to attract around 5 crore devotees annually, surpassing Vatican City and Mecca in terms of the number of visitors. The report highlights the potential growth in tourism and its positive impact on the local economies of Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Mathura.