Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Know How Much Temple Received In Donations Since Grand Opening

The grand Ram Temple at Ayodhya consecrated on January 22, has been visited by over 25 lakh devotees, and offerings totalling more than ₹11 crores have been donated, as reported by the temple trust.

Since the temple was opened to the public 11 days ago, ₹8 crores have been deposited in the donation boxes as offerings, while ₹3.5 crores were donated through cheques and online payments, according to Prakash Gupta, office in-charge of the temple trust, as reported by PTI.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donations

The temple's sanctum sanctorum, housing the new Balak Ram idol and the Ram Lalla idol, features four donation boxes where offerings can be deposited by devotees. These boxes are positioned along the 'darshan path,' where devotees walk to offer prayers to the deity in front of the sanctum sanctorum.

Additionally, 10 computerized counters have been set up for digital donations, allowing Ram devotees to make offerings through cheques and other online payment methods.

After the counter closes in the evening, a team of 14 workers, including 11 bank employees and three temple trust workers, counts the offerings deposited in the donation boxes. The entire process, from donations to the counting of the amount, is conducted under CCTV surveillance, reported NDTV.

Ayodhya is preparing for an influx of more devotees in the coming weeks as the biting cold in North India subsides. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently convened a meeting with senior officials to ensure the safety of devotees visiting the Ram Temple.

"With the improvement in weather conditions and a reduction in cold, we anticipate a surge in tourists and Ram devotees in Ayodhya. We must take special care to facilitate easy darshan of Ram Lalla for all devotees," he stated.

In addition, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated non-stop flight services connecting Ayodhya to eight other cities across India. SpiceJet Airlines announced direct flights to Ayodhya from Darbhanga, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, as reported by NDTV.

The much-awaited temple of Lord Ram Lalla was inaugurated last month after a grand consecration ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several dignitaries, including celebrities and businessmen. While the first phase of the temple has been constructed inside the 70-acre complex, the second phase is expected to be completed by December 2025.