Watch: Thousands Of Devotees Queue Up As Ayodhya Ram Temple Opens Doors For Darshan

A day after India celebrated the much-awaited “Pran Pratishtha” of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Ram Janmabhoomi temple opened for the public for darshan from Tuesday, January 23. The gates will remain open to the public from 7 am to 11:30 am and then again from 2 pm to 7 pm.

As per the visuals shared by news agency ANI, a large number of devotees were seen waiting for Ram Lalla’s darshan outside the temple earlier in the morning on Tuesday, the first day after the Pran Pratishtha. The devotees have gathered since 3 am in the morning to offer prayers and have darshan of Ram Lalla.

The grand consecration ceremony concluded on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event was attended by a host of politicians, entertainment industry stars, business tycoons and several others.

The construction of the Ram Temple comes after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the temple in November 2019 and permitted the central government to build a temple of Lord Ram. Addressing a gathering of over 8,000 guests, PM Modi declared the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol as the advent of a new era.

Interesting Facts About Ayodhya Ram Temple

1. The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is constructed in the conventional Nagara architectural style and spans around 380 feet in the east-west direction, with a width of 250 feet and an impressive height of 161 feet. The temple is supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors.
2. The 3-storey structure of the Mandir is being constructed using sandstone from Mirzapur and those from the hills of Bansi-Paharpur area in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district.
3. The use of steel or iron has been avoided in the construction of the temple structure. Instead, the Mandir has been constructed employing the country’s indigenous technology and traditional construction materials, aligning with India’s age-old building practices and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
4. The entire structure has been valued at Rs 1,800 crore. It is being financed by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which has collected over Rs 3,500 crore in donations from across India and abroad.
5. The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses.