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Ayodhya Ram Mandir foundation stone-laying ceremony After the SC verdict, prime minister Narendra Modi performed the  Bhumi Poojan  ceremony on August 5, 2020, and laid the foundation stone of the temple   Ayodhya Temple area and capacity Spanning 54,700 sq ft, the temple area covers nearly 2.7 acre of land. The entire Ram Mandir Complex would be spread over nearly 70 acre and will be equipped to host about a million devotees at any time. Ayodhya Mandir: Estimated cost and funding The temple is built at an estimated cost of Rs 1,800 crore. The temple trust is received between Rs 60-70 lakh in donations earlier for building the grand temple, officials of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Nyas said.   Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Building material The foundation of the temple is constructed with a 14-metre- thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), giving it the appearance of artificial rock.  No iron is used anywhere in the construction. For protection against grou...

 

Architecture and Features of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir



The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is a grand temple built in the Nagara style of temple architecture, characterized by its towering spires or shikharas. The temple is built using pink sandstone and is spread across an area of 2.77 acres. The temple is surrounded by a large courtyard and has several smaller shrines dedicated to other Hindu deities. The most striking feature of the temple is the giant Shaligram stone, a black stone believed to represent Lord Ram and brought from the Gandaki river in Nepal.

The temple is 161 feet high and has three floors, each with a different purpose. The first floor is dedicated to Lord Ram, while the second floor is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, and the third floor is a museum showcasing the history and culture of Ayodhya.

The temple complex also includes a yajnashala or a hall for conducting yajnas or Hindu fire rituals, a community kitchen, and a medical facility. The temple complex is spread over 67 acres and is expected to become a major cultural and religious center, attracting millions of devotees from around the world.

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