.THROUGH ONE COUNT there are just about 700,000 Hindu holy places in India. Yet for numerous enthusiasts it was actually the one that performed not exist-- a monument to note the apparent birthplace of Ram, a Hindu god-- that mattered one of the most. On January 22nd their yearning will certainly come to an end when Narendra Modi, the head of state, venerates the Ram mandir, a splendid temple in the northern urban area of Ayodhya. Some 8,000 folks are going to attend the service, featuring credit ratings of authorities from Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as dignitaries coming from 55 nations. Why is the holy place therefore vital?