Ayodhya: First Glimpses of the Magnificent Sinh Dwar at Ram Mandir (Temple)

Ahead of the grand consecration of the Ram Mandir (Temple) in Ayodhya on January 22, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has unveiled the initial images of the Magnificent Sinh Dwar of the shrine. Shared on the Trust's official social media handle, these pictures showcase the front door, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the inauguration event.

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The Trust posted on X, "First pictures of magnificent Sinh Dwar of Ram Temple out, श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर का भव्य सिंहद्वार, The Magnificent Sinh Dwar of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir. 📍Ayodhya"

Earlier in the day, the Trust also highlighted other significant features of the temple. The shrine, designed in the traditional Nagara style, boasts dimensions of 380 feet in length (east-west), 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height. Nagara architecture, originating in North India, is characterized by pyramidal towers called Shikharas adorned with Kalash at the top, intricate designs on pillars, and sculptures on walls.

According to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth, the Ram Mandir stands as a three-storied structure, each floor reaching a height of 20 feet. It comprises 392 pillars and 44 doors.

The innermost sanctum, the Garbhagriha, will house the idol of Lord Ram in his child form (Ram Lalla), while the first floor will feature a Shri Ram Darbar. The temple encompasses five Mandaps (halls) - Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthna, and Kirtan Mandaps.

Exquisite carvings of deities adorn the pillars and walls, and the entrance to the shrine is from the east, featuring 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar, with ramps and lifts for differently-abled and elderly visitors.

The rectangular compound wall, Parkota, surrounds the Mandir with a length of 732 meters and a width of 14 feet. Four mandirs dedicated to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Ganesh Bhagwan, and Bhagwan Shiv are located at the corners, along with mandirs for Maa Annapurna and Hanuman ji in the northern and southern arms, respectively.

Adjacent to the Mandir is the historic Well (Sita koop) dating back to ancient times. Proposed mandirs dedicated to various sages and deities are also planned within the complex.

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. The temple is constructed without the use of iron, and a 21-foot-high plinth, made of granite, protects against ground moisture.

The foundation, made with a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), gives the appearance of artificial rock. The temple complex includes a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety, and an independent power station.

A Pilgrims Facility Centre (PFC) for 25,000 people is under construction, providing medical services and locker facilities. The complex will also have bathing areas, washrooms, washbasins, open taps, and other amenities.

Constructed using traditional and indigenous technologies, the shrine emphasizes environmental-water conservation, with 70% of the 70-acre area kept green.

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