About Ayodhya Ram Mandir
Hindu’s 500-year wait is over as Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on 22 January 2024 under the BJP government. The temple is believed to be the birthday place of Lord Rama who was the avatar of Vishnu. In 2019, the Supreme Court gave a verdict to give this disputed land to Hindus after getting enough evidence. Babri Masjid was constructed after demolishing the mandir in the 16th century.
Babar was in the raid of demolishing Temples in Northern India in the 16th century. At that time Babri Masjid was created after destroying Ramkot Temple. On 5 August 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Bhumi Pujan for the commencement of construction. The chief architect of the temple was Chandrakant Sompura, with the help of his two architect sons, Nikhil Sompura and Ashish Sompura.
Ram Mandir Facts
Total Area:2.7 Acres
Total Built-up Area: 57,400 Sq. ft.
Total length of the temple: 360 feet
Total width of the temple:235 feet
The total height of the temple including the peak:161 feet
Total number of floors:3
Height of each floor:20 feet
Number of columns on the ground floor of the temple: 160
Number of columns on the first floor of the temple: 132
Number of columns on the second floor of the temple:74
Number of pedks and pavilions in the temple:5
Number of Gates in the temple:12
हनुमान चालीसा हिंदी अर्थ | Hanuman Chalisa Hindi meaning 2023
Features of Ram Mandir
- 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.
- At the four corners of the compound, there are four Mandirs – dedicated to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Ganesh Bhagwan, and Bhagwan Shiv.
- Near the Mandir is a historic Well (Sita koop), dating back to the ancient era.
- No iron is used anywhere in the Mandir.
- The mandir is being constructed entirely using Bharat’s traditional and indigenous technology.
- Proposed Mandirs dedicated to Maharshi Valmiki, Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Nishad Raj, Mata Shabri, and the revered consort of the Devi Ahilya.
- The ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of Jatayu, at Kuber Tila.
- 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.
- The complex will also have a separate block with a bathing area, washrooms, washbasin, open taps, etc.
LIST OF RITUALS IN AYODHYA BETWEEN JANUARY 16-22
- January 16: The host appointed by the temple trust will conduct a ceremony on the banks of the Saryu River.
- January 17: The idol of Ram Lalla will be carried to the Saryu River in Mangal Kalash in a procession.
- January 18: Rituals will start with Ganesh Ambika Puja (worship of lord Ganesh), Varun Puja (prayer to lord Varuna), Matrika Puja (worship of seven goddesses), Brahmin Varan (rituals to evoke knowledge), Vastu Puja (a ritual to remove obstacles).
- January 19: Agni Sthapana (installation of the sacred fire to purify atmosphere), Navagraha Sthapana (a prayer to ensure peace) and havan (ritualistic burning of offerings such as grains and ghee) will be performed.
- January 20: The sanctum sanctorum of the temple will be washed with the holy water of Saryu, followed by rituals like Vaastu Shanti (cleansing the land) and Annadhivas (worshiping idols using food grains).
- January 21: The deity will get bathed using water from 125 urns, following which the Shayadhivas ritual will be performed as part of which the deity is put to sleep.
- January 22: The deity of Ram Lalla will be worshipped in the morning and consecrated in Mrigashira Nakshatra in the afternoon. The “mool muhurat” of the consecration ceremony will last 1 minute and 24 seconds (12:29:08 pm to 12:30:32 pm).
