Ayodhya Ram Temple: Ram Darbar to Sita Koop, key features of shrine
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- The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be consecrated on January 22 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22. The shrine has been constructed entirely using the country's traditional and indigenous technologies. Here are some key features of the temple that you need to know. (File Photo)
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As per the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth, the Ram Mandir is a three-storied shrine, with each floor standing at a height of 20 feet. It features a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors. (ANI)
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The main entrance leading to the Ram temple in Ayodhya is adorned with ornate statues of elephants, lions, Lord Hanuman, and 'Garuda'. These statues have been crafted using sandstone sourced from the Bansi Paharpur area of Rajasthan. (ANI)
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The temple complex, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, will measure 380 feet in length (east-west direction), 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height. (ANI)
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Each floor of the temple will be 20 feet high and will feature a total of 392 pillars and 44 gates. (ANI)
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The temple is comprised of five Mandaps (halls) -- Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthna Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. (PTI)
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The Garbhagriha, or inner sanctum, of the temple, is where the deity will be enshrined. This sanctum sanctorum will house the idol depicting the child form of Lord Ram (Ram Lalla), while the first floor will feature a Shri Ram Darbar. (ANI)
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The Garbhagriha, or inner sanctum, of the temple, is where the deity will be enshrined. This sanctum sanctorum will house the idol depicting the child form of Lord Ram (Ram Lalla), while the first floor will feature a Shri Ram Darbar. (Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshet)
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The temple features exquisitely carved figures of deities, gods, and goddesses adorning the pillars and walls. (Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshet)
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The main entrance to the shrine is located on the east side, and it is accessed by ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. Additionally, there are ramps and lifts provided for the convenience of the differently-abled and elderly visitors. (HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)
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The Mandir is surrounded by a Parkota (rectangular compound wall) that measures 732 meters in length and 14 feet in width. (PTI)
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The foundation of the mandir has been constructed with a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), which gives it the appearance of artificial rock. (AP)
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