{"id":2282,"date":"2023-12-28T03:55:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T03:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/?p=2282"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:12:04","slug":"facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/","title":{"rendered":"Interesting &#038; Unknown Facts about Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind the pale pink-gold silhouette that now defines Ayodhya&#8217;s skyline lies one of the most remarkable religious construction projects of the 21st century. These verified facts about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/ram-mandir\/\">Ram Mandir Ayodhya<\/a> go beyond the headlines \u2014 covering the architectural genius, spiritual symbolism, legal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/history-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/\">history<\/a>, and milestones that make this Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple genuinely extraordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide combines all 20 facts,\u00a0 a historical timeline, visitor guide, and FAQs \u2014 everything a devotee, student, or curious reader needs in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Interesting-Unknown-Facts-about-Shri-Ram-Mandir-Ayodhya.webp\" alt=\"Interesting &amp; Unknown Facts about Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Interesting-Unknown-Facts-about-Shri-Ram-Mandir-Ayodhya.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Interesting-Unknown-Facts-about-Shri-Ram-Mandir-Ayodhya-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Interesting-Unknown-Facts-about-Shri-Ram-Mandir-Ayodhya-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Interesting-Unknown-Facts-about-Shri-Ram-Mandir-Ayodhya-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Interesting-Unknown-Facts-about-Shri-Ram-Mandir-Ayodhya-870x580.webp 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Official_Specifications_%E2%80%94_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\" >Official Specifications \u2014 Ram Mandir Ayodhya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#20_Interesting_Facts_About_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\" >20 Interesting Facts About Ram Mandir Ayodhya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_1_%E2%80%94_Sacred_Soil_from_Thousands_of_Sites_Across_India\" >Fact 1 \u2014 Sacred Soil from Thousands of Sites Across India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_2_%E2%80%94_The_15-Generation_Sompura_Family_Legacy\" >Fact 2 \u2014 The 15-Generation Sompura Family Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_3_%E2%80%94_No_Iron_No_Steel_%E2%80%94_Built_for_a_Thousand_Years\" >Fact 3 \u2014 No Iron, No Steel \u2014 Built for a Thousand Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_4_%E2%80%94_The_Sacred_Ram-Inscribed_Bricks\" >Fact 4 \u2014 The Sacred Ram-Inscribed Bricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_5_%E2%80%94_Nagara_Architecture_The_Official_Style_Context_Updated\" >Fact 5 \u2014 Nagara Architecture: The Official Style (Context Updated)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_6_%E2%80%94_International_Spiritual_Connection\" >Fact 6 \u2014 International Spiritual Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_7_%E2%80%94_Three_Floors_Five_Mandapas_One_Divine_Narrative\" >Fact 7 \u2014 Three Floors, Five Mandapas, One Divine Narrative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_8_%E2%80%94_Corrected_Dimensions_380_x_250_x_161_Feet\" >Fact 8 \u2014 Corrected Dimensions: 380 x 250 x 161 Feet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_9_%E2%80%94_Holy_River_Waters_January_2024_Not_August_2020\" >Fact 9 \u2014 Holy River Waters: January 2024, Not August 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_10_%E2%80%94_Funding_Nationwide_Devotee_Participation\" >Fact 10 \u2014 Funding: Nationwide Devotee Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_11_%E2%80%94_The_Time_Capsule_in_the_Foundation\" >Fact 11 \u2014 The Time Capsule in the Foundation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_12_%E2%80%94_The_2019_Supreme_Court_Verdict_That_Made_It_Possible\" >Fact 12 \u2014 The 2019 Supreme Court Verdict That Made It Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_13_%E2%80%94_392_Pillars_and_44_Doors_Corrected_Numbers\" >Fact 13 \u2014 392 Pillars and 44 Doors: Corrected Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_14_%E2%80%94_Ayodhyas_Transformation_A_City_Rebuilt_for_Pilgrimage\" >Fact 14 \u2014 Ayodhya&#8217;s Transformation: A City Rebuilt for Pilgrimage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_15_%E2%80%94_Temple_Open_Since_January_2024_2026_Status\" >Fact 15 \u2014 Temple Open Since January 2024: 2026 Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_16_%E2%80%94_Eco-Friendly_70_Green_Space\" >Fact 16 \u2014 Eco-Friendly: 70% Green Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_17_%E2%80%94_The_Ram_Lalla_Idol_Arun_Yogirajs_Masterpiece\" >Fact 17 \u2014 The Ram Lalla Idol: Arun Yogiraj&#8217;s Masterpiece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_18_%E2%80%94_Builders_L_T_Traditional_Artisans_IIT_Testing\" >Fact 18 \u2014 Builders: L&amp;T, Traditional Artisans, IIT Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_19_%E2%80%94_The_Parkota_Digital_Documentation_and_Corner_Temples\" >Fact 19 \u2014 The Parkota: Digital Documentation and Corner Temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Fact_20_%E2%80%94_A_Pilgrims_Facility_Centre_and_Living_Cultural_Legacy\" >Fact 20 \u2014 A Pilgrims Facility Centre and Living Cultural Legacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya_%E2%80%94_Historical_Timeline\" >Ram Mandir Ayodhya \u2014 Historical Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Visitor_Guide_%E2%80%94_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya_Darshan\" >Visitor Guide \u2014 Ram Mandir Ayodhya Darshan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q1_What_are_the_official_dimensions_of_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\" >Q1. What are the official dimensions of Ram Mandir Ayodhya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q2_How_many_pillars_does_Ram_Mandir_have\" >Q2. How many pillars does Ram Mandir have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q3_What_architectural_style_is_Ram_Mandir\" >Q3. What architectural style is Ram Mandir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q4_Who_designed_and_built_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\" >Q4. Who designed and built Ram Mandir Ayodhya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q5_What_stone_is_used_in_Ram_Mandir\" >Q5. What stone is used in Ram Mandir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q6_When_was_Ram_Mandir_consecrated\" >Q6. When was Ram Mandir consecrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q7_Who_sculpted_the_Ram_Lalla_idol\" >Q7. Who sculpted the Ram Lalla idol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q8_Why_is_no_iron_or_steel_used_in_Ram_Mandir\" >Q8. Why is no iron or steel used in Ram Mandir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q9_How_many_visitors_does_Ram_Mandir_receive\" >Q9. How many visitors does Ram Mandir receive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q10_What_was_the_2019_Supreme_Court_verdict\" >Q10. What was the 2019 Supreme Court verdict?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q11_What_is_the_Surya_Tilaka_at_Ram_Mandir\" >Q11. What is the Surya Tilaka at Ram Mandir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q12_How_large_is_the_Ram_Mandir_complex\" >Q12. How large is the Ram Mandir complex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q13_What_is_the_time_capsule_in_Ram_Mandir\" >Q13. What is the time capsule in Ram Mandir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q14_What_is_the_Sri_Rama_Yantra_installed_in_2026\" >Q14. What is the Sri Rama Yantra installed in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Q15_What_are_the_five_mandapas_of_Ram_Mandir\" >Q15. What are the five mandapas of Ram Mandir?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/facts-about-ram-mandir-ayodhya\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Specifications_%E2%80%94_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\"><\/span><b>Official Specifications \u2014 Ram Mandir Ayodhya<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Official Data (Source: srjbtkshetra.org)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architectural Style<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Nagara (Nagar) style<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length (East-West)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">380 feet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Width<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 feet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height (including peak)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">161 feet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Floors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 floors, each 20 feet high<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pillars<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">392<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Doors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44 (teak wood, Chandrapur, Maharashtra)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary Stone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bansi Paharpur pink sandstone, Bharatpur, Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foundation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14-metre Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC \u2014 not Reinforced Cement Concrete; no steel)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plinth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-foot solid granite for moisture protection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex Area<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~70 acres (temple footprint: ~2.7 acres \/ 57,400 sq ft)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed By<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandrakant Sompura, Ashish Sompura, Nikhil Sompura<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built By<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larsen &amp; Toubro (main); Tata Consultancy Engineers (allied)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consecration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 January 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open to Public<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 January 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Interesting_Facts_About_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\"><\/span><b>20 Interesting Facts About Ram Mandir Ayodhya<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_1_%E2%80%94_Sacred_Soil_from_Thousands_of_Sites_Across_India\"><\/span><b>Fact 1 \u2014 Sacred Soil from Thousands of Sites Across India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ram Mandir foundation carries deeply symbolic significance. According to various reports, holy soil from thousands of sacred sites across India \u2014 including Jhansi, Bithoori, Yamunotri, Haldighati, Chittorgarh, and the Golden Temple in Amritsar \u2014 was incorporated into the construction. Reports cite the number of contributing sites at approximately 2,500 or more, though the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust does not publish an exact official figure. This gathering of soil from across Bharat represents the spiritual participation of the entire nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_2_%E2%80%94_The_15-Generation_Sompura_Family_Legacy\"><\/span><b>Fact 2 \u2014 The 15-Generation Sompura Family Legacy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The architects of Ram Mandir are from the Sompura family of Gujarat \u2014 hereditary temple architects with over 15 generations of Nagara-style temple building experience. The family has worked on significant temples including Somnath. Chief architect Chandrakant Sompura, with sons Ashish and Nikhil, led the design \u2014 integrating Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra principles. Chandrakant Sompura has publicly stated he began working on the Ram Mandir concept over 30 years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_3_%E2%80%94_No_Iron_No_Steel_%E2%80%94_Built_for_a_Thousand_Years\"><\/span><b>Fact 3 \u2014 No Iron, No Steel \u2014 Built for a Thousand Years<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ram Mandir temple structure contains no iron or steel. General Secretary Champat Rai of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has stated this ensures structural integrity for over 1,000 years \u2014 iron and steel rust and weaken structures over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation is 14 metres of Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) \u2014 this refers to Roller-Compacted Concrete, not Reinforced Cement Concrete. Roller-Compacted Concrete achieves high compressive strength without steel reinforcement, giving it the density of artificial rock. The plinth is 21 feet of solid granite for moisture protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_4_%E2%80%94_The_Sacred_Ram-Inscribed_Bricks\"><\/span><b>Fact 4 \u2014 The Sacred Ram-Inscribed Bricks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Hindu tradition and practice associated with this project, bricks inscribed with &#8216;Shri Ram&#8217; were prepared for use in the Ram Mandir&#8217;s construction \u2014 echoing the ancient tradition linked to Ram Setu (Adam&#8217;s Bridge), where stones engraved with Lord Ram&#8217;s name are described in the Valmiki Ramayana as floating on water due to divine grace. The modern inscribed bricks were constructed with enhanced structural strength while preserving this sacred symbolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_5_%E2%80%94_Nagara_Architecture_The_Official_Style_Context_Updated\"><\/span><b>Fact 5 \u2014 Nagara Architecture: The Official Style (Context Updated)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust officially describes Ram Mandir as built in the traditional Nagara (Nagar) style of North Indian temple architecture \u2014 a form characterised by a prominent curvilinear shikhara (tower) above the sanctum, intricate stone carvings, and hierarchical spire structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some architectural scholars and the Sompura family have also described the design as drawing from the Gurjara-Chaulukya (Maru-Gurjara) tradition \u2014 a regional variant within the broader Nagara family. The key point: the temple&#8217;s official designation and all trust communications use &#8216;Nagara style.&#8217; The shikhara rises to 161 feet and is visible from kilometres away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_6_%E2%80%94_International_Spiritual_Connection\"><\/span><b>Fact 6 \u2014 International Spiritual Connection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a significant gesture of global spiritual solidarity, soil and water from international sacred sites associated with the Ramayana tradition \u2014 including from Thailand, where the Ramakien (a Thai adaptation of the Ramayana) is a foundational cultural text \u2014 were incorporated into the consecration ceremony. Thailand&#8217;s connection to Lord Ram&#8217;s story is one of the oldest and most culturally embedded in Southeast Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_7_%E2%80%94_Three_Floors_Five_Mandapas_One_Divine_Narrative\"><\/span><b>Fact 7 \u2014 Three Floors, Five Mandapas, One Divine Narrative<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ram Mandir rises across three floors, each 20 feet high. The ground floor sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) houses the Ram Lalla idol. The first floor features the Ram Darbar \u2014 consecrated in June 2025 \u2014 with idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman Ji.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five mandapas connect the sanctum to the entrance: Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthna Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. Entry is from the east through the Singh Dwar (Lion Gate), ascending 32 stairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_8_%E2%80%94_Corrected_Dimensions_380_x_250_x_161_Feet\"><\/span><b>Fact 8 \u2014 Corrected Dimensions: 380 x 250 x 161 Feet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>V2 Correction Maintained: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original article had 360 x 235 ft \u2014 WRONG. Official trust: 380 ft (length) x 250 ft (width) x 161 ft (height). Source: srjbtkshetra.org official feature list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_9_%E2%80%94_Holy_River_Waters_January_2024_Not_August_2020\"><\/span><b>Fact 9 \u2014 Holy River Waters: January 2024, Not August 2020<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>V2 Correction Maintained: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original article said &#8216;August 5th consecration.&#8217; August 5, 2020 was the Bhoomi Puja (foundation stone laying). The Prana Pratishtha was on 22 January 2024. River water ritual was part of the January 2024 ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water from sacred rivers across India \u2014 various reports cite 100 to 150+ rivers including the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Godavari, Kaveri, and Brahmaputra \u2014 was collected for the consecration preparations, symbolising the spiritual unity of Bharat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_10_%E2%80%94_Funding_Nationwide_Devotee_Participation\"><\/span><b>Fact 10 \u2014 Funding: Nationwide Devotee Participation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The estimated construction cost of the Ram Mandir complex is reported at approximately Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,800 crore across various media accounts. The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust conducted an extensive donation campaign across India, receiving contributions from crores of households \u2014 making this one of the most participatory religious construction efforts in Indian history. Funds came from individuals across economic backgrounds, reflecting the breadth of devotion for Shri Ram Janmabhoomi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_11_%E2%80%94_The_Time_Capsule_in_the_Foundation\"><\/span><b>Fact 11 \u2014 The Time Capsule in the Foundation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>V2 Correction Maintained: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original said &#8216;2000 feet deep&#8217; \u2014 physically impossible (610 m = mine shaft depth). Corrected: buried within the foundation at foundation level, not 2,000 feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to media reports, a time capsule containing a copper plate inscribed with details about the temple, Lord Ram, and Ayodhya&#8217;s history has been placed within the temple&#8217;s foundation \u2014 preserving this information for future generations, potentially for thousands of years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_12_%E2%80%94_The_2019_Supreme_Court_Verdict_That_Made_It_Possible\"><\/span><b>Fact 12 \u2014 The 2019 Supreme Court Verdict That Made It Possible<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 9 November 2019, the Supreme Court of India delivered a unanimous five-judge bench verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi\u2013Babri Masjid title dispute \u2014 one of the most significant judicial decisions in independent India&#8217;s history. The court awarded the disputed 2.77-acre site in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/ayodhya\">Ayodhya<\/a> to the Hindu side for temple construction, while directing the government to provide an alternate 5-acre plot to the Sunni Central Waqf Board for a mosque.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had previously reported in its survey findings that a large structure predated the Babri Masjid (built between 1528 and 1529 CE), a conclusion that was considered as part of the legal proceedings. The verdict paved the way for formal construction to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_13_%E2%80%94_392_Pillars_and_44_Doors_Corrected_Numbers\"><\/span><b>Fact 13 \u2014 392 Pillars and 44 Doors: Corrected Numbers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>V2 Correction Maintained: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original said &#8216;360 pillars and 12 gates.&#8217; Official trust: 392 pillars and 44 doors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of Ram Mandir&#8217;s 392 pillars is carved with intricate depictions of Hindu deities, gods, goddesses, and scenes from the Ramayana. The 44 teak wood doors are sourced from Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The Parkota (compound wall) is 732 metres long and 14 feet wide, enclosing the entire complex. (Source: srjbtkshetra.org)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_14_%E2%80%94_Ayodhyas_Transformation_A_City_Rebuilt_for_Pilgrimage\"><\/span><b>Fact 14 \u2014 Ayodhya&#8217;s Transformation: A City Rebuilt for Pilgrimage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ram Mandir consecration catalysed a comprehensive transformation of Ayodhya. According to Wikipedia citing a $10 billion transformation plan, and UP Government reports referencing large-scale development, the project encompasses the new Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), the revamped Ayodhya Dham railway station, a 13-km Ram Path highway, and extensive township development. The scale of investment is described by UP government sources as the most ambitious pilgrimage city development in modern India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_15_%E2%80%94_Temple_Open_Since_January_2024_2026_Status\"><\/span><b>Fact 15 \u2014 Temple Open Since January 2024: 2026 Status<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>V2 Correction Maintained: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original said &#8216;90% complete, anticipated to open January 2024.&#8217; The temple was consecrated 22 January 2024 and opened 23 January 2024. The original pre-consecration text has been removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2026, the main Ram Mandir is fully open for darshan. According to media reports, the temple receives an average of 100,000\u2013150,000 visitors daily, with 500,000+ on opening day and 2.4 million within the first 12 days. Some elements of the larger complex continue development. The Rama Darbar Prana Pratishtha was held 5 June 2025, and a Sri Rama Yantra was installed by President Droupadi Murmu on 19 March 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_16_%E2%80%94_Eco-Friendly_70_Green_Space\"><\/span><b>Fact 16 \u2014 Eco-Friendly: 70% Green Space<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% of the 70-acre Ram Mandir complex is preserved as green space \u2014 a significant ecological commitment. The complex has its own sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, fire safety water supply, and independent power station. Traditional Indian construction materials and indigenous technologies are used throughout, avoiding modern synthetic materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_17_%E2%80%94_The_Ram_Lalla_Idol_Arun_Yogirajs_Masterpiece\"><\/span><b>Fact 17 \u2014 The Ram Lalla Idol: Arun Yogiraj&#8217;s Masterpiece<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central deity \u2014 the Ram Lalla idol \u2014 is a 51-inch sculpture of Lord Ram as a five-year-old child, standing on a lotus, carved from black Shyam Shila stone by renowned Mysore sculptor Arun Yogiraj. His design was selected by the trust from three competing proposals. The Surya Tilaka \u2014 an optically engineered sunray that falls on Ram Lalla&#8217;s forehead at noon on Ram Navami \u2014 was demonstrated on 17 April 2024 and is now an annual tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_18_%E2%80%94_Builders_L_T_Traditional_Artisans_IIT_Testing\"><\/span><b>Fact 18 \u2014 Builders: L&amp;T, Traditional Artisans, IIT Testing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed by Chandrakant Sompura (chief architect). The main construction contract was awarded to Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T); allied facilities were handled by Tata Consultancy Engineers Ltd. The actual carving, stone-cutting, and sculptural work was performed by thousands of traditional artisans from across India. IIT Chennai and the Central Building Research Institute conducted structural stability testing, certifying the design to withstand seismic activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_19_%E2%80%94_The_Parkota_Digital_Documentation_and_Corner_Temples\"><\/span><b>Fact 19 \u2014 The Parkota: Digital Documentation and Corner Temples<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced 3D mapping, photogrammetry, and digital documentation preserve every construction detail. The Parkota (rectangular compound wall) is 732 metres long and 14 feet wide. (Source: srjbtkshetra.org) At each of its four corners stands a dedicated temple \u2014 to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva. The northern arm has a Maa Annapurna temple; the southern arm has a Hanuman Ji temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fact_20_%E2%80%94_A_Pilgrims_Facility_Centre_and_Living_Cultural_Legacy\"><\/span><b>Fact 20 \u2014 A Pilgrims Facility Centre and Living Cultural Legacy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ram Mandir complex is planned to include a Pilgrims Facility Centre (PFC) for 25,000 people \u2014 with medical facilities, lockers, and bathing areas. The Kuber Tila area features the restored ancient Shiv Mandir and a Jatayu statue. Plans for a Ramayana museum and cultural education centre are underway. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is envisioned not just as a place of worship, but as a living centre of India&#8217;s civilisational heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suggested Tour<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/ayodhya-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayodhya Holiday Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya_%E2%80%94_Historical_Timeline\"><\/span><b>Ram Mandir Ayodhya \u2014 Historical Timeline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year \/ Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1528 CE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babri Masjid constructed at the disputed site in Ayodhya<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1949<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idols of Ram Lalla placed inside the mosque; site locked by government order<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1986<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District court orders gates unlocked for Hindu worship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demolition of Babri Masjid; communal tensions across India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019 (9 Nov)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supreme Court of India delivers unanimous verdict awarding site to Hindu side; 5-acre alternate site ordered for Sunni Waqf Board<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 (5 Aug)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhoomi Puja (foundation stone laying) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 (5 Feb)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust formed by Government of India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024 (22 Jan)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prana Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony \u2014 temple inaugurated by PM Modi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024 (23 Jan)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temple opened to public; 500,000+ visitors on Day 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024 (17 Apr)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Ram Navami \u2014 Surya Tilaka demonstrated (sunray on Ram Lalla&#8217;s forehead at noon)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 (5 Jun)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rama Darbar Prana Pratishtha \u2014 second consecration ceremony held<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 (19 Mar)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Rama Yantra installed by President Droupadi Murmu on second floor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_Guide_%E2%80%94_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya_Darshan\"><\/span><b>Visitor Guide \u2014 Ram Mandir Ayodhya Darshan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darshan Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily \u2014 timings may change during festivals; verify at shriramjanmbhoomi.org<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free \u2014 no ticket required for general darshan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIP Darshan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available \u2014 policy and booking process subject to change; check official website<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport-style check at entry \u2014 sharp objects, large bags, and electronics not permitted inside sanctum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress Code<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modest attire; remove footwear at designated points<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permitted in outer areas; restricted inside sanctum sanctorum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearest Airport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya (AYJ) \u2014 approximately 8\u201310 km from temple<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearest Station<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayodhya Dham Junction (AYDH) \u2014 approximately 2\u20133 km from temple<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Transport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-rickshaw (Rs 30\u201350), auto (Rs 80\u2013120) from station to temple<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak Crowds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ram Navami (April), Deepotsav (October\/November) \u2014 arrive by 6:30 AM on busy days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locker Facility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available near temple entrance for bags and valuables<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_the_official_dimensions_of_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\"><\/span><b>Q1. What are the official dimensions of Ram Mandir Ayodhya?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length: 380 feet, Width: 250 feet, Height: 161 feet \u2014 three floors, each 20 feet high. 392 pillars and 44 doors. Source: Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (srjbtkshetra.org).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_many_pillars_does_Ram_Mandir_have\"><\/span><b>Q2. How many pillars does Ram Mandir have?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">392 pillars \u2014 each hand-carved with Hindu deities, goddesses, and Ramayana scenes. The temple also has 44 teak wood doors from Chandrapur, Maharashtra.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_architectural_style_is_Ram_Mandir\"><\/span><b>Q3. What architectural style is Ram Mandir?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official Nagara (Nagar) style of North Indian temple architecture. The Trust&#8217;s official publications state &#8216;traditional Nagar style.&#8217; Some architectural descriptions also note influences from the Gurjara-Chaulukya (Maru-Gurjara) tradition, a regional form within the Nagara family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Who_designed_and_built_Ram_Mandir_Ayodhya\"><\/span><b>Q4. Who designed and built Ram Mandir Ayodhya?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed by Chandrakant Sompura with sons Ashish and Nikhil (Sompura family, Ahmedabad \u2014 15-generation heritage). Main construction by Larsen &amp; Toubro. Allied facilities by Tata Consultancy Engineers. Structural testing by IIT Chennai and Central Building Research Institute.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_stone_is_used_in_Ram_Mandir\"><\/span><b>Q5. What stone is used in Ram Mandir?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary: Bansi Paharpur pink sandstone from Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Plinth: granite. Inlay work: white Makrana marble. Doors: teak wood from Chandrapur, Maharashtra. No iron or steel anywhere in the structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_When_was_Ram_Mandir_consecrated\"><\/span><b>Q6. When was Ram Mandir consecrated?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prana Pratishtha ceremony was on 22 January 2024, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The temple opened to the public on 23 January 2024. The Rama Darbar Prana Pratishtha was held on 5 June 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Who_sculpted_the_Ram_Lalla_idol\"><\/span><b>Q7. Who sculpted the Ram Lalla idol?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arun Yogiraj of Mysore \u2014 selected from three competing sculptor designs. The 51-inch black Shyam Shila idol depicts Lord Ram as a 5-year-old child standing on a lotus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Why_is_no_iron_or_steel_used_in_Ram_Mandir\"><\/span><b>Q8. Why is no iron or steel used in Ram Mandir?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron and steel corrode over time, weakening structures. Stone construction following Shilpa Shastra principles is designed for over 1,000 years of structural integrity. The foundation uses Roller-Compacted Concrete (not Reinforced Cement Concrete) \u2014 a steel-free, high-density concrete method.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_How_many_visitors_does_Ram_Mandir_receive\"><\/span><b>Q9. How many visitors does Ram Mandir receive?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to media reports, approximately 100,000\u2013150,000 visitors daily. On opening day (23 January 2024), over 500,000 devotees came. Within 12 days, 2.4 million visitors were recorded. Visitor numbers fluctuate seasonally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_What_was_the_2019_Supreme_Court_verdict\"><\/span><b>Q10. What was the 2019 Supreme Court verdict?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 9 November 2019, the Supreme Court unanimously awarded the disputed 2.77-acre Ayodhya site to the Hindu side for temple construction. The government was directed to give an alternate 5-acre plot to the Sunni Central Waqf Board.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_What_is_the_Surya_Tilaka_at_Ram_Mandir\"><\/span><b>Q11. What is the Surya Tilaka at Ram Mandir?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An optically engineered system directs sunlight to fall precisely on Ram Lalla&#8217;s forehead at noon every Ram Navami. First demonstrated on 17 April 2024, it uses mirrors and lenses aligned with astronomical precision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_How_large_is_the_Ram_Mandir_complex\"><\/span><b>Q12. How large is the Ram Mandir complex?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 70 acres total. Temple footprint: ~2.7 acres (57,400 sq ft). 70% of the 70-acre complex is preserved as green space. Parkota (compound wall): 732 metres long, 14 feet wide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_What_is_the_time_capsule_in_Ram_Mandir\"><\/span><b>Q13. What is the time capsule in Ram Mandir?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to media reports, a copper plate time capsule containing details about the temple and Lord Ram has been buried within the foundation \u2014 intended to preserve this information for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_What_is_the_Sri_Rama_Yantra_installed_in_2026\"><\/span><b>Q14. What is the Sri Rama Yantra installed in 2026?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 3&#215;3 ft, 150 kg gold-plated copper yantra engraved with Vedic and Beeja mantras, installed on the second floor by President Droupadi Murmu on 19 March 2026. Gifted by the Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_What_are_the_five_mandapas_of_Ram_Mandir\"><\/span><b>Q15. What are the five mandapas of Ram Mandir?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nritya Mandap (dance), Rang Mandap (performance), Sabha Mandap (assembly), Prarthna Mandap (prayer), and Kirtan Mandap (devotional singing) \u2014 forming the ceremonial processional path from entrance to sanctum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The facts about Ram Mandir Ayodhya tell a story that spans five centuries \u2014 from the Babri Masjid&#8217;s construction in 1528 to the Supreme Court verdict of 2019, from the Bhoomi Puja of 2020 to the consecration in January 2024, and from the Rama Darbar ceremony of 2025 to the Sri Rama Yantra installation in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every pillar carved, every dimension measured, every stone chosen without iron reinforcement \u2014 each fact about this Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple reflects a civilisational commitment to permanence, tradition, and devotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For pilgrims planning a visit: Ram Mandir Ayodhya is open daily, free to enter, and accessible by the new AYJ airport and Ayodhya Dham Junction railway. Contact Pilgrimage Tour at pilgrimagetour.in for complete Ayodhya Dham tour packages.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind the pale pink-gold silhouette that now defines Ayodhya&#8217;s skyline lies one of the most remarkable religious construction projects of the 21st century. 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