Ram Mandir, also known as Lord Ram Temple, is a Hindu temple under construction in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is built on the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the supposed birthplace of Lord Ram, one of the most revered Hindu deities. The temple has been the center of a long-standing religious and political conflict in India. The construction of the temple is under the responsibility of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a foundation set up by the Government of India to oversee the construction of the temple. The temple is built in the Nagara style of temple architecture, characterized by its towering spiers or shikharas, and is made of pink sandstone. The entire temple complex is expected to cover nearly 70 hectares and is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus, attracting millions of devotees from around the world. The construction of the temple is considered a symbolic victory for the Hindu community.
The history of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is a complex and long-standing religious and political dispute in India. Here is a brief overview of the most important events in the history of Ram Mandir:
1528-1529: The Mughal Emperor Babur builds the Babri Masjid, a mosque, in Ayodhya.
1850: Communal violence begins in the country.
1949: Ram Idol is found in a mosque adding to communal excitement.
1950: Two suits are filed in the Faizabad Civil Court seeking permission to worship idols.
1961: UP Sunni Central Wakf board demands removal of idol.
1986: The Allahabad High Court orders that the disputed land be divided equally between three parties: Sunni Waqf Board, Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla Virajman.
1992: The Babri Masjid is demolished, leading to widespread violence and riots.
2019: Supreme Court of India upholds construction of Ram Janmabhoomi temple on site.
2020: Ground breaking and foundation stone laying of Ram Mandir will be held on August 5 using bricks with ” Jai Shree Ramandquot; engraved on them.
2024: The first phase of construction is complete and all construction is expected to be completed by January 2024.
The Ram Mandir is being built by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a foundation set up by the Government of India to oversee the construction of the temple. The temple is built in the Nagara style of temple architecture, characterized by its towering spiers or shikharas, and is made of pink sandstone. The entire temple complex is said to cover nearly 70 hectares and is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus, attracting millions of devotees from all over the world..