Everything you need to know about Ayodhya Ram Mandir

On January 22, 2024, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, making the momentous occasion in the history of India. It involved the Ram Lalla idol's ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration) ceremony, which symbolizes the infusion of life into the idol. The historic event was attended by over 7,000 dignitaries. This article will help to know everything about the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: PM Modi Participation

• Prime Minister Modi participated in the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the Ram Lalla idol for 84 seconds, from 12:29:03 pm to 12:30:35 pm on January 22, 2024.

• These auspicious 84-second window during the ‘Abhijit muhurta’.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Location

• The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is situated in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

• It is located on the 2.77 acres of disputed land, which was accepted by the Supreme Court as the birthplace of Lord Ram.

• Devotee can reach Ayodhya by air route, road and rail.

• The nearest airport is Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (Ayodhya Airport) provides convenient air travel.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Area

• The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is spreading over an expansive 54,700 square feet, encompasses nearly 2.7 acres.

• The Ram Mandir Complex, extended across almost 70 acres.

• This grand and well-planned complex ensures a tranquil and spiritually enriching experience for visitors and worshippers alike.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Height

• The temple is 360 ft long, 235 ft wide, and 161 ft high.

• It stands three times the height of existing structures in the old city.

• The structure of Ayodhya Ram Mandir includes five domes and a tower with a Garbh Griha (sanctum) built, which allows sunlight to fall on the idol of Ram Lalla.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Timeline

• A Babri Masjid was built by Babur between 1528 and 1529.

• Near 1850's the communal violence begins in Ayodhya

• Ram Idol found in 1949, which intensifying tension/

• In 1992 Babri Maszid was demolished

• In 2019, the Supreme Court of India declared Ayodhya as the birthplace of Ramlalla and handed over land for temple

• In 2020, PM Modi performs Bhumi Poojan and lays the foundation stone of the temple.

• Presently, the Ayodhya Ram Temple's consecration ceremony held on January 22, 2024, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, and many other dignitaries.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Construction

• The main structure of Ayodhya Ram Mandir was built by Larsen & Toubro.

• Tata Consultancy Engineers Ltd for allied facilities.

• The temple building was carved by Rajasthan Bansi Paharpur stone, which is known for beauty and strength.

• The Interior of the temple was designed by Chandrakant Bhai Sompura.

• The temple features an octagonal-shaped sanctum and a circular structure perimeter.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Idol details

• The Ramlalla was crafted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysore.

• It is 51-inch tall idol.

• It was sculpted from black stone.

• It portrayed Lord Ram as a 5-year-old standing on a lotus.