Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (approximately 100 km from Gorakhpur), is one of the most revered Hindu temples in India. It stands at the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, making it a deeply sacred site for millions of devotees across the world. The temple has immense spiritual, cultural, and historical significance and symbolizes the culmination of centuries of faith, struggle, and devotion.
The present-day temple is a grand structure built after a historic Supreme Court judgment in 2019 that resolved a decades-long dispute over the site. The construction of the temple officially began with a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony on August 5, 2020, led by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The temple is being constructed using traditional Indian temple architecture, crafted entirely from pink sandstone without the use of steel or iron, and designed to last a thousand years.
The temple complex, once completed, will be a magnificent blend of spirituality and architecture, featuring a large sanctum (garbhagriha) housing the idol of Ram Lalla (infant Lord Ram), expansive courtyards, exhibition halls, museum, and amenities for pilgrims. A temporary shrine currently houses Ram Lalla, where daily worship and rituals continue to draw thousands of visitors.
Ayodhya, situated on the banks of the Saryu River, is not just the birthplace of Lord Ram but also a timeless city of devotion, frequently mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Ramayana. Pilgrims visiting Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir often also visit nearby sacred sites such as Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, and Saryu Ghat.
The temple is expected to be fully completed in stages, with the main sanctum open to the public from January 2024. Once finished, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir will not only be a pinnacle of spiritual pride for Hindus but also a symbol of national unity, heritage, and devotion.
