Sabke Ram: Key Details on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration

Significance of Ayodhya Ram Mandir

The Ayodhya Ram mandir is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Ayodhya is considered the birthplace of Lord Ram.

Creator of Ram Lalla Idol

Crafted by sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka, the stunning 1.5-tonne Ram Lalla idol shows a five-year-old Lord Ram standing on a lotus base. At 51 inches tall, the figure required nearly 3 months of intense labor using traditional techniques.

Who oversees the Ram temple?

The temple was designed and constructed under the direction of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a trust formed on orders of the Supreme Court to manage the 2.7-acre premises.

Celebs invited to Ram Mandir inauguration

Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikant, Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.

Darshan Timings of Ram Mandir

Starting January 23, the temple will open for regular devotees from 7-11:30 am and 2-7 pm daily for the public.

Cost of Ram Mandir Construction?

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra estimated in 2022 that total construction costs would reach ₹1,800 crore. By October 2022, it had already spent ₹900 crore on the project since laying the foundation stone in February 2020.