.THROUGH ONE matter there are almost 700,000 Hindu holy places in India. But for many enthusiasts it was actually the one that performed not exist-- a building to denote the apparent birthplace of Ram, a Hindu god-- that mattered the most. On January 22nd their yearning will concern an end when Narendra Modi, the head of state, consecrates the Ram mandir, a splendid temple in the northern metropolitan area of Ayodhya. Some 8,000 people will certainly go to the ceremony, consisting of ratings of officials from Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Event (BJP) and also dignitaries from 55 nations. Why is actually the temple thus vital?