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Q. Recently, which institute played a crucial role in the Surya Tilak Project at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Notes: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), under the Department of Science and Technology, played a pivotal role in the Surya Tilak Project at Ayodhya. The project aimed to bring sunlight onto the forehead of Sri Ram Lalla at noon on Sri Ram Navami. IIA's team calculated sun positions, designed the optical system, and aligned it on-site. They also identified Ram Navami dates for a 19-year cycle and estimated sky positions accordingly.
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