The 51-inch Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir on January 22 is carved out of black stone by Mysuru-based artist Arun Yogiraj, and represents 5-year-old Lord Ram
Constructed in the traditional Nagara style, the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir has a length (east-west) of 380 feet, a width of 250 feet, and a height of 161 feet
The size of the land parcel the Ram Temple is being built on is 2.7 acres
The foundation of the temple has been constructed with a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC)
For protection against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high granite plinth has been constructed
The Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is supported by a total of 392 pillars and has 44 doors
The ground floor features 160 columns, while the 1st floor is supported by 132 columns. The 2nd floor, showcasing intricate design and detailing, is upheld by 74 columns, contributing to the overall stability
There are a total of 5 mandaps (halls) in the temple, the Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap
Each floor of the 3-storied Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is 20 feet tall
The main entrance to the temple is situated on the eastern side, approached by ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar
At the 4 corners of the compound, there are 4 temples, dedicated to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Shiva
The parkota (rectangular compound wall) with a length of 732 meters and a width of 14 feet, surrounds the Mandir
The temple is being constructed entirely using traditional and indigenous technology. It is being constructed with particular emphasis on environmental-water conservation with 70% of the 70-acre area being left green
The estimated cost at which the temple is being built is INR 1,800 crore
18. A Pilgrims Facility Centre (PFC) with a capacity of 25,000 people is being constructed, it will provide medical facilities & lockers
The Ram Lalla consecration rituals began from the Saryu river on January 16
The rare planetary alignment of an auspicious 84 seconds on January 22 was the single window for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to perform the consecration ceremony, which lasted about 45 minutes in total
PM Modi took part in the consecration rituals from 12:29:03 pm to 12:30:35 pm, over a 4–hour presence in Ayodhya
14 couples from various parts of the country were ‘yajmaans’ (hosts) for the ‘pran-pratishtha‘ (establishment of life force) event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday broke his 11-day special fast, which he began on January 12
The ‘pran-pratishta‘ event saw over 11,000 invitations sent out, 100 dignitaries from 55 countries along with 7,000 devotees attending, 13,000 security personnel deployed and 10,000 CCTV cameras installed
Celebrations for the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be marked by the illumination of 1 million diyas (lamps) on Monday evening
PM Modi’s made a big decision after the Ram Mandir event; 1 crore homes will have rooftop solar panels under the ‘Pradhanmantri Surydaya Yojana,’ an initiative to generate electricity through solar energy.