Over a year after the grand pran pratishtha ceremony
of Ram Lalla, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is preparing for another
significant spiritual event—the coronation of Lord Ram as King, to be
held in May, according to a report by The Indian Express.
What’s Happening?
The ceremony will follow the installation of the Ram
Durbar—a royal court of Lord Ram—on the first floor of the temple. Unlike
the massive celebrations of January 22, 2024, which saw over 8,000 attendees
and Prime Minister Modi in attendance, this event will be more ceremonial
and subdued.
Temple Construction Nearing Completion
- The
temple’s construction, which began in 2020 after the historic Supreme
Court verdict, is now 90% complete.
- According
to Nripendra Misra, chairman of the temple construction committee, the main
temple structure will be ready by April 15, and all statues—both
inside and outside the compound—will be installed by April 30.
- The
remaining compound wall (parkota) will be completed by the end of
the year.
About the Architecture and Design
- Built
in the traditional Nagara style, the temple is:
- 380
feet long,
- 250
feet wide,
- 161
feet tall,
- Supported
by 392 carved pillars and 44 majestic doors.
- The idol
of Ram Lalla (depicting Lord Ram as a child) was sculpted by Arun
Yogiraj from Karnataka.
- The Ram
Durbar, made from white Makrana marble, is being carved in Jaipur
under the guidance of sculptor Prashant Pandey and his team of 20
artisans.
Other Highlights
- A statue
of Saint Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, is also being
installed near the temple.
- The
temple surroundings—spanning 20 acres—are being beautified to
preserve the site’s natural harmony.
International Ramkatha Museum
Located 4 km from the temple, a state-of-the-art museum
is under development. It will feature:
- A holographic
experience bringing Lord Ram’s story to life.
- Interactive
exhibits of Ramayana events.
- A
historical overview of the 200-year-long Ram Mandir movement.
- Display
of artefacts unearthed during archaeological excavations.
In Summary
As the Ram Temple nears completion, Ayodhya is preparing for
another spiritual milestone—Lord Ram’s coronation as King, symbolizing
the temple’s transition from a construction site to a divine royal court. The
upcoming ceremony in May will mark a new chapter in India’s spiritual and
cultural journey.