New pictures showcasing the grandeur and beauty of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple have emerged. The preparations for the consecration ceremony of Lord Rama, scheduled for January 22, 2024, are in full swing. The new images reveal the magnificence of the temple exterior, featuring intricate craftsmanship from the pillars to every part of the structure.
The Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust has shared these new images of the Ram Temple complex. The pictures provide a glimpse inside the temple, showcasing its beauty and grandeur.
The sanctum of the Ram Temple has been constructed in such a way that devotees can behold the image of Lord Ram from a distance of 25 feet. Sculptures of gods and goddesses have been carved on the walls.
The three-story Ram Temple is constructed in the traditional Nagar style. In the main sanctum, there is an idol of Shri Ram Lala, and on the first floor, there will be the court of Lord Ram. According to the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the Ram Temple will have five halls: the dance hall, color hall, assembly hall, prayer hall, and the hall for devotional songs.
The statues of deities and gods adorn the pillars and walls of the temple, enhancing its beauty. Devotees can enter through the Singhadwara (Lion Gate) after climbing 32 stairs. The temple will be surrounded by a rectangular corridor. Special facilities are also available for differently-abled individuals and elderly pilgrims, including ramps and lifts.
According to the temple trust, there is an ancient well (Sita Koop) near the temple. Additionally, a pilgrimage facility center (Pilgrim Facilitation Centre – PFC) with a capacity for 25,000 people is being constructed. It will provide medical facilities and locker services for pilgrims.
- The temple is being constructed in the traditional Nagar style.
- The temple’s length (east to west) is 380 feet, width is 250 feet, and height is 161 feet.
- The temple has three stories, with each floor being 20 feet high. It has a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors.
- The main sanctum houses the childhood form of Lord Rama (the idol of Shri Ram Lala), while on the first floor, there will be the court of Lord Rama.
- There are five halls in the temple – the dance hall, color hall, assembly hall, prayer hall, and the hall for devotional songs.
- The statues of deities are carved on pillars and walls.
- Entry to the Ram Temple is from the east, climbing 32 stairs through the Singhadwara (Lion Gate).
- Ramps and lifts will be provided for the convenience of differently-abled individuals and elderly pilgrims.
- The temple will be surrounded by a rectangular corridor. Its total length in all directions is 732 meters, and the width is 14 feet.
- On each corner of the Ram Temple complex, there will be four additional temples dedicated to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva. In the northern arm, there will be a temple for Goddess Annapurna, while in the southern arm, there will be a temple for Lord Hanuman.
- There is a historic well (Sita Koop) near the temple, dating back to ancient times.
- In the proposed Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, other temples will be dedicated to Sage Valmiki, Sage Vashishtha, Sage Agastya, Sage Vishwamitra, the Nishad King, Mata Shabari, and the revered wife of Sage Ahilya.
- In the southwestern part of the Ram Temple complex, restoration has been carried out for the ancient temple of Lord Shiva along with the installation of Jatayu on Kubera Tila.
- No iron has been used anywhere in the construction of the temple.
- The temple’s foundation is built using Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) with a thickness of 14 meters, giving it the appearance of artificial bedrock.
- Granite has been used to construct a 21-foot high platform around the temple to protect it from ground moisture.
- Within the temple complex, there is a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety, and an independent power station.
- A Pilgrim Facilitation Centre (PFC) with a capacity for 25,000 people is under construction, providing medical facilities and locker services for pilgrims.
- The complex will have a separate block with bathing areas, toilets, washbasins, open taps, etc.
- The temple is being entirely constructed using traditional and indigenous Indian techniques. Special emphasis is being placed on environmental conservation, with 70% of the 70-acre area being kept lush and green.