The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is preparing for the installation and consecration of the Ram Darbar on the temple’s first floor in March 2025. This event will feature the ceremonial establishment of idols representing Lord Ram, Mata Sita, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Ram’s brothers—Bharat, Lakshman, and Shatrughan. The idols will be crafted from marble, with Lord Ram and Mata Sita seated on a gold-plated throne, Hanuman and Bharat positioned at their feet, and Lakshman and Shatrughan standing behind.
According to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member Anil Mishra, the ground floor of the temple is complete, and work on the first and second floors is progressing steadily. The Trust aims to inaugurate the first floor by January 11, 2025, coinciding with the first anniversary of the temple’s inauguration. This date aligns with the Hindu calendar’s Paush Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, the 12th day of the waxing moon in the month of Paush, which is considered auspicious for worshipping Lord Vishnu.
The Trust has outlined deadlines for the completion of 18 other temples within the 70-acre Ram Janmabhoomi campus, with timelines ranging from March to August 2025. The entire temple complex is projected to be completed by July 2025.
In preparation for the Ram Darbar installation, sculptor Vasudev Kamat has reviewed and approved the clay designs for the idols. The stonework for the idols is expected to be completed by November 2024, facilitating the timely installation in March 2025.
The temple’s construction committee chairman, Nripendra Mishra, has indicated that work on the ‘darbar’ of Lord Ram on the first and second floors will commence immediately, with completion targeted for December 2024. This includes the construction of the ‘parkota’ and the 795-meter ‘parikrama’ wall.
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram was held on January 22, 2024, with the main rituals performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled following the rituals. The upcoming installation of the Ram Darbar represents the next significant milestone in the temple’s development.
The temple complex, built in the traditional Nagara style of architecture, spans 380 feet in length, 250 feet in width, and stands 161 feet tall. Upon completion, it will feature three floors, 392 intricately carved pillars, and 44 majestic gates, symbolizing devotion and craftsmanship.
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