Ram Mandir Ayodhya
Ram Mandir Ayodhya: The Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple being built in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, at the site believed to be the birthplace of Rama, a key Hindu deity. The construction began after a Supreme Court verdict in 2019, which granted the disputed land to Hindus for the temple and allocated land elsewhere for a mosque.
The temple’s groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 5, 2020, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the rituals. The temple, supervised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 22, 2024.
The temple’s design, created by the Sompura family in 2020, follows Hindu architectural principles and will be one of the world’s largest Hindu temples. It features a raised platform, multiple mandapas, and intricate carvings. The deity worshiped in the temple is Ram Lalla Virajman, the infant form of Rama.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir History From 1528-2024
| Period | Event |
| 16th Century | The temple was attacked and destroyed by Babur |
| 1767 | The earliest record of the mosque in Descriptio Indiae |
| 1853 | The first instance of religious violence was documented |
| 1858 | British administration prohibits Hindu rituals |
| 1949 | Murtis of Rama and Sita were installed inside Babri Masjid |
| 1950 | The state took control of the mosque; Hindus allowed worship |
| 1980s | Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) launches movement for a temple |
| 1989 | VHP leaders conduct Shilanyas, laying the foundation adjacent to the disputed site |
| 1992 | Demolition of the mosque by VHP and BJP rally; inter-communal violence ensues |
| 2005 | Terrorist attack on makeshift Ram temple; attackers killed |
| 2019 | Supreme Court’s verdict on Ayodhya dispute; land handed to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust |
| 2020 | Government approves plan for temple construction; land allocated for a new mosque in Dhannipur village |
Ram Mandir Ayodhya Opening Date
The highly anticipated Hindu temple at Ram Janm Bhumi is currently being built, and Hindus worldwide are eagerly awaiting its opening. It is reported that the inauguration will take place on January 24, 2024, with Prime Minister Modi doing the honors for this modern temple in India. Ayodhya, where the temple is located, is believed to be the birthplace of Shri Ram, making it a very sacred place in India.
Inauguration Of Ram Mandir Ayodhya
| Temple | Ayodhya Ram Mandir |
| Builder | Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust |
| Construction Commenced | 2019 |
| Architect | Sompura Family |
| Cost of Ram Mandir | Rs 18,000 Crore |
| Deity | Lord Rama |
| Location | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
| Construction Company | Larsen & Toubro |
| Inauguration Date (2024) | 24th January 2024 |
| Trust Website | srjbtkshetra.org |
Temple Dimensions and Style
- Total Area: 70 Acres (70% green area)
- Temple Area: 2.77 Acres
- Length: 380 Ft.
- Width: 250 Ft.
- Height: 161 Ft.
- Construction Style: Indian Nagar Style
Construction Materials Used
- High-Grade “Rolled Compacted Concrete” without Steel
- Pink Sandstone
- Granite Stone
- Shaligram Rock
- Copper Plates
- Gold and Ashtdhatu
- Teakwood
Ram Mandir Ayodhya Timing
- Morning Hours (Summer & Winter): 07:00 am – 11:00 am
- Evening Hours (Summer & Winter): 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Other Features
- The main sanctum houses the idol of Shri Ram Lalla.
- Shri Ram Darbar on the first floor.
- 5 Mandapas: Nritya Mandapa, Rang Mandapa, Sabha Mandapa, Prarthana Mandapa, Kirtan Mandapa.
- Four temples at the periphery are dedicated to Suryadev, Mother Bhagwati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva.
- Temples for Goddess Annapurna in the north and Lord Hanuman in the south.
- Additional temples dedicated to various sages, King Nishad, Mata Shabari, and Devi Ahilya.
- Inclusion of Sita Kup within the temple premises.
- Renovation of the ancient temple of Lord Shiva on Navratna Kubera Hill, with an installation of a Jatayu statue
