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News18
07-06-2025
- General
- News18
45 Kg Gold Worth Rs 50 Crore Used In Ayodhya Ram Temple's Doors, Throne
Last Updated: For now, only a limited number of devotees will be allowed to visit the Ram Darbar, and entry will be regulated through passes, which will be issued free of cost. The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya continues to draw attention withe devotees thronging the religious site with the consecration of the Ram Dabar on the first floor of the temple. Meanwhile, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra has revealed that a total of 45 kilogram of pure gold has been used in the construction of the grand temple. He said the estimated value of the gold, excluding taxes, is around Rs 50 crore. Gold has been used extensively in the doors on the ground floor of the temple and the throne of Lord Ram. Additional goldwork is still underway in the Sheshavatar Temple, also part of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex. Public Access Restricted To Ram Darbar Following the consecration of the Ram Darbar, Mishra said arrangements are being made for controlled public access to the sacred space. The consecration of the Ram Darbar on June 5 marked a spiritual milestone, however, public access to the newly consecrated first-floor sanctum will initially be restricted. Due to ongoing works and soaring summer temperatures, entry will be permitted only via free passes issued to a limited number of devotees. As the Ram Darbar is 20-feet-high and requires devotees to climb about 40 steps, there are limited arrangements for going up, and the lift's construction will take time. 'A lift is being constructed for elderly devotees, but it will take time to complete. Devotees will have to wait to visit the Ram Darbar due to unfavourable conditions and after the rainy season, public visits may be possible," Ram Temple Trust Secretary Champat Rai said. While the main structure of the Ram Temple has been completed, other parts of the temple complex, including the museum, auditorium, and guest house, are still under construction. These are expected to be completed by December 2025. The final task will be to hoist the flag on the temple's peak, likely in October or November, once the weather is favourable. Until then, minor works will be completed. Consecration Of Ram Darbar On Thursday the consecration ceremony of seven idols was completed at the temple. The idols installed on the first floor above the sanctum sanctorum include Ram Darbar in the middle, a Shivalinga in the north eastern corner, a Ganapati idol in the southeastern corner, Hanuman idol in the middle of the southern side, Surya in the south western corner, Bhagwati in the north western corner, and Annapurna Mata in the middle of the northern side. Ram Temple Inauguration The 51-inch-tall idol of Lord Ram Lalla, crafted by famed sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was consecrated among around 8,000 VVIPS belonging to all sects of life on January 22, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had presided over the rituals of the pran pratishtha ceremony. The temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, has a length (east-west) of 380 feet, a width of 250 feet, and a height of 161 feet. It is designed by celebrated architect Chandrakant B Sompura, in collaboration with son Ashish. The sanctum sanctorum houses the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ram Lalla), while on the first floor, there is Shri Ram Darbar. Supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors, the Mandir is three-storied, with each floor being 20 feet tall. The pillars and walls showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods and goddesses. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gold worth 50cr used in Ram temple: Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya: A total of 45 kilograms of pure gold has been used in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, according to Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee. He said the estimated value of the gold, excluding taxes, is around Rs 50 crore. Gold has been used extensively in the doors on the ground floor of the temple and the throne of Lord Ram. He added that gold work is still ongoing in the Sheshavatar Temple. While the main structure of the Ram Temple has been completed, other parts of the temple complex, including the museum, auditorium, and guest house, are still under construction. These are expected to be completed by December 2025. Following the consecration of Ram Darbar, Mishra said arrangements are being made for controlled public access to the sacred space. For now, only a limited number of devotees will be allowed to visit the Ram Darbar, and entry will be regulated through passes, which will be issued free of cost. The consecration ceremony has drawn large crowds to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. In a statement, temple trust general secretary Champat Rai, on Friday advised the temple visitors to exercise patience for visits to the Ram Darbar. A Ram Temple Trust official clarified that the newly consecrated Ram Darbar is not yet open to the general public. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
45 kg of pure gold used in Ram Temple construction, Ram Darbar access to be regulated through passes: Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya's Ram Temple has used 45 kilograms of pure gold in its construction, Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra said on Friday. This follows the consecration of the Ram Darbar on the temple's first floor, held a day earlier. The gold, valued at around Rs 50 crore before taxes, is mainly in the temple doors on the ground floor and the throne of Lord Ram. Mishra also mentioned that gold work continues in the Sheshavatar Temple within the complex. Gold work and temple construction progress While the main Ram Temple structure is complete, other parts of the complex—including a museum, auditorium, and guest house—are still being built. These facilities are expected to be finished by December 2025. Mishra said that after the Ram Darbar's consecration, arrangements are underway to allow limited, controlled access for devotees. Entry will require passes, which the trust will issue free of cost. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Ram Darbar Passes A Ram Temple Trust official clarified that the Ram Darbar is not yet open to the general public. Mishra said the trust will finalise a plan for public access in an upcoming meeting. For now, only a limited number of devotees will be allowed to visit the Ram Darbar, and entry will be regulated through passes, which will be issued free of cost. Thursday's ceremony was the second major event at the Ram Temple, following the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol on January 22 last year, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries. Live Events Idols consecrated in Ram Darbar Champat Rai, Secretary of the Ram Temple Trust, said the consecration of seven idols was completed on Thursday. The idols placed on the first floor above the sanctum sanctorum include: Ram Darbar in the middle Shivalinga in the northeastern corner Ganapati idol in the southeastern corner Hanumana idol in the middle of the southern side Surya in the southwestern corner Bhagwati in the northwestern corner Annapurna Mata in the middle of the northern side Devotees face challenges in summer heat Many devotees have found it difficult to visit the temple due to the intense summer heat and limited shade on the path. Ramji Mishra, a devotee from Basti district, said, 'The path to the sanctum is very long, and the stones placed on the walkway become scorching hot under the sun. I used to visit Ayodhya before the grand temple was built, and back then the path to see Lord Ram was shorter and more comfortable. Now, the stones are so hot during the day they can cause blisters.' His companion, Sudhakar Tiwari, added, 'Although the temple trust has placed red mats over parts of the path, many of them have torn and become dangerously hot. It's best to wear thick socks while visiting the temple in this weather.' (Inputs from PTI)
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gold plating of Ram temple spires begins in Ayodhya
Gold plating the spires of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has begun and is expected to be completed in two to three weeks, chairman of the temple construction committee Nripendra Mishra said on Tuesday. "We are ensuring that this work is carried out entirely according to the set procedures and safety standards. Experts assigned to this task have arrived in Ayodhya, and the plating process has begun," he said in the statement. Mishra said a detailed review of the ongoing construction works is underway. Construction of the first phase of the Ram temple in Ayodhya was completed last year. An idol of Ram Lalla (child Ram) was consecrated in a ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2024. Construction work at other parts of the temple is still going on. A consecration ceremony will be held at the new Ram Darbar on June 5. Mishra said the idols of Ram, Laxman, and Sita have already arrived and will be installed on the first floor of the temple. Religious functions linked to it will begin from June 3 onwards. The new portions of the temple are expected to be opened to the public within a week of the June 5 ceremony. Live Events Mishra added the remaining construction work within the temple complex is likely to be completed by September or October. The Sapta Mandir within the complex has already been completed, and statues of sages will be installed there, he said. "We have primarily reviewed the progress of the temple's gates, the assembly hall, and the guest house. The first gate of the temple will now be completed by June 30. Initially scheduled for completion in May, the gate had to be rebuilt due to some technical issues," Mishra said. Gate number 11 will be completed by August, and work on Gate number 3 will commence thereafter, he said. "This phase of the Ram temple's construction is becoming a symbol of faith and a historic step towards national pride and cultural renaissance," Mishra said.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Idols of Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman to be installed in Ayodhya's Ram Temple 1st floor today
Ram Temple in Ayodhya NEW DELHI: Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, announced that the idols of Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman have left Jaipur for installation on the first floor of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Friday. The temple's devotional programs are set to run from June 3 to June 5, with the main temple construction scheduled for completion during this period. "The idols of Lord Ram, his brother Lakshman, Sitaji and Hanumanji have left from Jaipur and will be taken to the temple's first floor today. Devotional programs will begin on June 3 and end on June 5... The construction of the main temple will be completed by then," said Nripendra Mishra. The remaining construction work is expected to be completed by September-October, according to Mishra. "Preparations are complete, including essential works like waterproofing and repellency, which will continue as needed. However, the core construction of the main temple will be finalised, marking a historic milestone. The remaining construction within the temple premises is on track for completion by September-October, per the planned schedule. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Didn't Anyone Tell You About This Power Saver? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Key elements like the Parakota and the Peshavatar Temple are nearing completion. The Sapt Mandir, housing seven pavilions and statues of sages, is already finished. Additionally, the Pushkarni water reservoir at the centre has been completed. By the end of 2025, all construction projects initiated in 2020 are expected to be fully realised," he said. The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, built in traditional Nagara style, measures 380 feet in length, 250 feet in width, and stands 161 feet tall. The structure features 392 pillars and 44 doors. The temple's pillars and walls are adorned with intricate sculptures depicting Hindu deities, Gods, and Goddesses. The main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor houses the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram. Since the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, the temple has witnessed a surge in devotee visits, with increasing numbers also visiting the Hanumangarhi Ram Temple daily.
