Ayodhya temple trust to preserve Ram Lalla’s makeshift tent & throne as memorials
More than half of the Ram temple complex will be developed as green space, prioritising environmental conservation, the temple's trust said on Sunday
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A file photo of makeshift tent of Ram Lalla (Express)The makeshift tent in which Ram Lalla resided for 30 years and the throne the deity sat on since 1949 will be preserved as memorials for pilgrims to “tell the story of decades-long struggle for the Ram Temple” in Ayodhya, the Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Khestra Trust on Sunday said.
The decision was taken by the Trust during a meeting of the construction committee of the temple on Saturday.
Also, June 30 was set as the deadline for the completion of all works in the temple complex.
“Earlier, the deity resided in a jute-made makeshift tent. It, along with the throne on which he sat since 1949, will be kept as a memorial. It will be preserved for pilgrims and the future generations so that they can take steps in a way that such a situation does not arise again,” construction committee chairman Nripendra Misra told mediapersons in Ayodhya.
About the ongoing works at the temple, he said the main challenge at present is completion of parkota (rectangular compound wall surrounding temple complex) and its connectivity with the main temple.
“A lift will be constructed in the ‘parkota’. Also, a bridge will be completed to connect the ‘parkota’ with the west side of the temple. The work on this is going on,” said Mishra.
The trust is also preparing to hold another consecration ceremony for the installation of Ram Darbar on the first floor of the temple (Express Photo)
Lightening arresters are also being installed on the shikhar to protect the structure from the damaging effects of lightning, he said, adding that installation of the main temple flag might take another four months as it would be done on an auspicious occasion.
The trust is also preparing to hold another consecration ceremony for the installation of Ram Darbar on the first floor of the temple, where Ram will be shown in the form of “king” and for the other temples in the complex. The consecration is likely to take place later this month, it is learnt.
Temple complex to have 60% area as green cover: Trust
More than half of the Ram temple complex will be developed as green space, prioritising environmental conservation, the temple’s trust said on Sunday.
Nripendra Mishra, chairman of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said the entire area will adhere to a zero-discharge policy to prevent any pollution in Ayodhya city.
Highlighting the green initiative’s scale, Mishra said that a significant portion of the land is being allocated for gardens and fruit-bearing and shade-giving plants likely to be named “Panchvati.” He revealed that the responsibility for developing and maintaining these gardens and other environmental aspects of the complex has been entrusted to a group, which will have a five-year contract.
— PTI inputs
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