20 Things To Know About Ram Mandir In Ayodhya

The newly-built Ram 'Mandir' stretches across 380 feet from east to west and it will have five 'mandaps' (Hall) - Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthna and Kirtan Mandaps.

The three-storied Ram 'Mandir' beckons with an imposing presence. Each floor, standing at 20 feet tall, reveals a symphony of architectural excellence, boasting 392 pillars and 44 intricately adorned doors.

Here are 20 features to know about 'Ram 'Mandir' in Ayodhya:

1. The 'Mandir' is in the traditional Nagar style.

2. The 'Mandir' has a length (east-west) of 380 feet, a width of 250 feet, and a height of 161 feet.

3. The 'Mandir' is three-storied, with each floor being 20 feet tall. It has a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors.

4. In the main sanctum sanctorum, there is the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ram Lalla) and on the first floor, there will be a Shri Ram Darbar.

5. Five 'Mandaps' (Hall) - 'Nritya Mandap', 'Rang Mandap', 'Sabha Mandap', 'Prarthna' and 'Kirtan Mandaps'.

6. Statues of deities, gods, and goddesses adorn the pillars and walls.

7. Entry is from the east, ascending 32 stairs through the 'Singh Dwar'.

8. Provision of ramps and lifts for the convenience of the differently-abled and elderly.

9. The 'Parkota' ( Rectangular compound wall) with a length of 732 meters and a width of 14 feet, surrounds the 'Mandir'.

10. At the four corners of the compound, there are four 'Mandir's - dedicated to 'Surya Dev', 'Devi Bhagwati', 'Ganesh Bhagwan' and 'Bhagwan Shiv'. In the northern arm is a 'Mandir' of 'Maa Annapurna' and in the southern arm is a 'Mandir' of 'Hanuman ji'.

11. Near the 'Mandir' is a historic Well ('Sita koop'), dating back to the ancient era.

12. In the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi 'Mandir' complex, there are proposed 'Mandir's dedicated to Maharshi Valmiki, Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Nishad Raj, Mata Shabri, and the revered consort of the Devi Ahilya.

13. In the southwestern part of the complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient 'Mandir' of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of Jatayu.

14. No iron is used anywhere in the 'Mandir'.

15. The foundation of the 'Mandir' has been constructed with a 14-meter- thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), giving it the appearance of artificial rock.

16. For protection against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high plinth has been constructed using granite.

17. The 'Mandir' complex has a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety and an independent power station.

18. A Pilgrims Facility Centre (PFC) with a capacity of 25,000 people is being constructed, it will provide medical facilities & Locker facility to the pilgrims.

19.The complex will also have a separate block with bathing area, washrooms, washbasin, open taps, etc.

20. The 'Mandir' is being constructed entirely using Bharat's traditional and indigenous technology. It is being constructed with particular emphasis on environmental-water conservation with 70 per cent of the 70-acre area being left green.