The 'Garbhagriha', where Ram Lalla is enshrined, had already been completed earlier. However, the first and second floors and the shikhar (main spire) above were still under construction. On Tuesday, the Dhwajdand (temple flagpole) was installed atop the shikhar
The 42-feet flag pole being installed on the main 'shikhar' of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, on Tuesday. PIC/PTI
Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Construction Committee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, announced on Tuesday that the construction of the Ram Mandir will be completed by 5 June this year.
Speaking to ANI, Mishra stressed that 99 per cent of the construction work is now finished.
"Ram temple construction will be completed by 5 June this year. Ninety-nine per cent of the temple construction work has now been completed. The 'Garbhagriha', where Ram Lalla is enshrined, had already been completed earlier. However, the first and second floors and the shikhar (main spire) above were still under construction. Today, the Dhwajdand (temple flagpole) has been installed atop the shikhar, which is essentially a symbolic declaration that the work on the shikhar is now complete. The overall construction of the temple is now nearly finished," Mishra stated.
He also revealed that the installation of the Ram Darbar—featuring the idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lord Hanuman —on the temple’s first floor is scheduled for May 23.
"All preparations for this have been completed. The idols will arrive in Ayodhya on May 23 and will be placed in their respective sanctums. Following this, there will be some associated religious ceremonies. On June 5, Lord Ram will be ceremoniously enshrined according to our faith and rituals," he said.
Mishra added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given special emphasis to seven temples within the complex, dedicated to sages and devotees associated with Lord Ram.
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"These seven temples are also now complete. The temples of Maharishi Valmiki, Shri Vashisht ji, Vishwamitra ji, Ahilya ji, Nishadraj Maharaj, Shabari Mata, and Agastya Muni located within the temple premises will also be opened to the public after 5 June. The worship rituals for the Ram Darbar and the six temples built along the Parkota (outer boundary) will take place on 5 June. Champat Rai ji will announce a detailed programme for the 5 June ceremonies," he stated.
"One or two days after 5 June, once the temple is fully completed, devotees will be able to visit all the different temples within the premises for darshan," Mishra added.
Mishra also emphasised that they are hopeful and inspired by the unwavering faith of the devotees after the temple witnessed daily footfall between 75,000 to 1 lakh.
Speaking on the challenges faced during construction, Mishra said: "We faced many geographical challenges during the construction. Sourcing materials from various places was also a major challenge. There were many discussions regarding engineering and design because our vision was that this temple should last for the next 1,000 years without damage. For me, these engineering challenges were the toughest part. The solution to all these challenges can be summed up in one word: teamwork."
He also praised Prime Minister Modi and recalled his time working with him.
"I worked under the Prime Minister for nearly six years. Back in those days, even before the Supreme Court's verdict had come, he often used to say that he would only visit Ayodhya once the construction of the temple began. I remember him indicating that in the past 15–20 years, although he had travelled to surrounding districts for political events, he had not gone to Ayodhya. It was clear in his mind that a temple would be built in Ayodhya—no matter what."
(With ANI inputs)
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