The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, inaugurated in January 2024, has become a cultural and diplomatic symbol of India. Within one and a half years of its consecration, the temple has drawn not only millions of devotees from across the country but also global attention. Heads of state, senior diplomats, and cultural representatives from around the world have visited Ayodhya to pay their obeisance. This highlights that there is a shift in India's diplomatic engagement, where cultural heritage and civilisational values are used as tools in order to enhance Indian soft power....