Ayodhya Ram Mandir – Finally after a long time waiting now Ayodhya is ready to welcome Bhagwan Sriram. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir on 22nd January 2024.
Ram Mandir Ayodhya 2024 Overview
All important dates and details related to Ram Mandir Ayodhya are given in the table below.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir 2024 Overview | |
Temple | Ayodhya Ram Mandir |
Built by | Shri Ram Janam Bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust |
Construction Begin | 2019 |
Architect | Chandrakant Sompura and Family |
Total Allocated Area | 70 Acres |
Total Mandir Area | 2.7 Acres |
Ram Mandir Cost | Rs 18,000 Crore |
Deity | Lord Rama |
Location of Ram Mandir | Ayodhya |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
Construction Company | Larsen & Toubro |
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Current Status 2024 | Phase 1 is Complete and Phase 2 ongoing |
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Date 2024 | 22nd January 2024 |
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust Official Site | srjbtkshetra.org |
Features of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir
Recently Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra shared the features of Ram Mandir. So all the features of Ram Mandir are given below.
- The Mandir is in the traditional Nagar style.
- The Mandir has a length (east-west) of 380 feet, a width of 250 feet, and a height of 161 feet.
- The Mandir is three-storied, with each floor being 20 feet tall. It has a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors.
- In the main sanctum sanctorum, there is the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ram Lalla) and on the first floor, there will be a Shri Ram Darbar.
- Five Mandaps (Hall) – Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthna and Kirtan Mandaps.
- Statues of deities, gods, and goddesses adorn the pillars and walls.
- Entry is from the east, ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar.
- Provision of ramps and lifts for the convenience of the differently-abled and elderly.
- The Parkota( Rectangular compound wall) with a length of 732 meters and a width of 14 feet, surrounds the Mandir.
- At the four corners of the compound, there are four Mandirs – dedicated to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Ganesh Bhagwan and Bhagwan Shiv. In the northern arm is a Mandir of Maa Annapurna and in the southern arm is a Mandir of Hanuman ji.
- Near the Mandir is a historic Well (Sita koop), dating back to the ancient era.
- In the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir complex, there are proposed Mandirs dedicated to Maharshi Valmiki, Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Nishad Raj, Mata Shabri, and the revered consort of the Devi Ahilya.
- In the southwestern part of the complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of Jatayu.
- No iron is used anywhere in the Mandir.
- The foundation of the Mandir has been constructed with a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), giving it the appearance of artificial rock.
- For protection against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high plinth has been constructed using granite.
- The Mandir complex has a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety, and an independent power station.
- A Pilgrims Facility Centre (PFC) with a capacity of 25,000 people is being constructed, it will provide medical facilities and locker facilities to the pilgrims.
- The complex will also have a separate block with a bathing area, washrooms, washbasin, open taps, etc.
- The Mandir is being constructed entirely using Bharat’s traditional and indigenous technology. It is being constructed with particular emphasis on environmental-water conservation with 70% of the 70-acre area being left green.