KOHIMA, Jan 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ramlalla on January 22, 2024, at the newly constructed Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. The invitation for this event was extended to the Prime Minister by the Ram Janmbhoomi Trust in October 2023.
This momentous ceremony will be graced by representatives from all major spiritual and religious groups in the country, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds, including tribal communities. The Prime Minister is expected to address the attendees.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will meet with the workers who contributed to the construction of the Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir. He will also pay a visit to Kuber Tila, where an ancient temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shiv has been restored and partake in the Pooja and Darshan rituals at this temple.
The Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, a magnificent structure built in the traditional Nagara style, measures 380 feet in length, 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height. It features 392 pillars and 44 doors, with the walls and pillars adorned with intricate sculptures of Hindu deities. The main sanctum sanctorum houses the childhood form of Bhagwan Ram (the idol of Ramlalla).
The temple complex includes five Mandaps (Halls) – Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. The main entrance, located on the eastern side, can be accessed by climbing 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. The complex also houses a historic well, known as Sita koop, which dates back to ancient times. In the southwestern part of the complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient temple of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, complete with a statue of Jatayu.
The temple’s foundation is made of a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), giving it the appearance of artificial rock. No iron has been used in the construction of the temple. To protect against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high plinth made of granite has been constructed. The temple complex is equipped with a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, fire safety water supply, and an independent power station. The construction of the temple employed traditional and indigenous technology of the country.