Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Background
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One of the biggest temples to be built in India after Independence, the Ram Temple is touted to be a combination of new-age technological conveniences and age-old Indian traditions.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir foundation stone-laying ceremony
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After the SC verdict, prime minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhumi Poojan ceremony on August 5, 2020 and laid the foundation stone of the temple.
Ayodhya Temple area and capacity
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Spanning 54,700 sq ft, the temple area covers nearly 2.7 acres of land. The entire Ram Mandir Complex would be spread over nearly 70 acres and will be equipped to host about a million devotees at any time.
Ayodhya Ram Temple: Agency overseeing construction
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The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is supervising the temple’s construction.
Ayodhya Mandir: Estimated cost and funding
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The construction work of the temple is likely to take between Rs 1,400 crore to Rs 1,800 crore. The temple trust is receiving between Rs 60-70 lakh in donations for building the grand temple, officials of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Nyas say.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Building material
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The superstructure of the Ram Mandir will be made of carved Rajasthan Bansi Paharpur stone, the rare pink marble stones, world-renowned for its beauty and strength. It will require a total of 4 lakh sq ft of stone.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Interior
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The upcoming temple is 360 ft long, 235 ft wide and 161 ft high. In height, the temple will three times the height of existing structure n the old city.