New picture of Ram temple.
– Photo: Amar Ujala
Expansion
The pace of construction of Ram temple has been increased. Work is going on simultaneously on many other projects including the temple. The construction work of 161 feet high Ram temple is targeted to be completed by December 2024. Keeping this in view, the number of laborers has been increased from 3500 to four thousand. The pace of construction of the second floor and peak of Ram temple has been increased.
Along with the Ram temple, renovation work of the ramparts, retaining wall, Sapt Mandapam and Sheshavtar temple is also going on in the complex. All these works are to be completed by the end of this year, hence the number of laborers has been increased to complete the work within the stipulated time limit. Ramdarbar is to be established on the first floor of Ram temple. It is being told that only Arun Yogiraj can make the idol of Ram Darbar. Yogiraj himself has given shape to the idol of Balakram installed in the Ram temple. A team of the Trust had visited Chennai in the first week of April regarding the establishment of Ramdarbar. There has been discussion on the establishment of Ramdarbar with experts from IIT Chennai.
90 percent work of Sheshavtar temple completed
Trustee of Ram Mandir, Dr. Anil Mishra says that it is not yet decided whether Arun Yogiraj will make the idol of Ram Darbar. The stones are being selected now. The construction work of Sheshavatar temple has been 90 percent completed. The peak of the temple is being built, the temple will be ready in a month. This temple will be one storey. Dr. Anil said that the pace of construction of Sapta Mandapam has been increased. Temples of seven contemporary characters of Lord Ram are to be built here, their design will be finalized this month.