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Wednesday, 13 March, 2002, 16:48 GMT
In pictures: Ayodhya
The town of Ayodhya in northern India prepares for an expected showdown between hardline Hindus and the administration over a religious dispute.
![]() Emotions are charged as Hindu hardliners say they will go ahead with some kind of symbolic ceremony
![]() Tight security arrangements have restricted the movement of pilgrims
![]() VHP leader Ashok Singhal (L) says protests will be peaceful
![]() Many Hindus are said to be on their way to the town from across India
![]() A Hindu holy man by statues intended for the temple on the disputed site
![]() The ancient town of Ayodhya is one of Hinduism's holiest places
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