Mandir on January 22.
1. India's largest temple: Based on its architectural layout, the soon-to-be-opened Ram Mandir is expected to grow to be the biggest temple in all of India. The Sompura family, who designed the temple, said that Ashish Sompura, Chandrakant Sompura's son, came up with the architectural blueprints thirty years ago. The family estimates that the temple will be 28,000 square feet in size and rise to a height of about 161 feet.
2. The sacred foundation: Since hallowed dirt from 2587 places was brought in to build the Ram Mandir, its foundation has great spiritual importance. Jhansi, Bithoori, Haldighati, Yamunotri, Chittorgarh, Golden Temple, and numerous more sacred sites were among the noteworthy locations.
3. The designers: They are said to be members of the renowned Sompura dynasty, who have built over 100 temples across the world, including the holy Somnath Temple. Under the direction of main architect Chandrakant Sompura and with the help of his sons Ashish and Nikhil, they have left a legacy in temple architecture that will last for many years.
4. No steel or iron used: According to numerous accounts, the Ram Mandir was constructed entirely of stones; neither steel nor iron were used.
5. Bricks with the holy inscription "Shri Ram": It's interesting to notice that the bricks used to build the Ram Mandir have this inscription. This promises improved strength and durability for the contemporary version of these bricks, echoing an old technique used during the construction of Ram Setu.
6. Soil from Thailand: In an act of global spiritual solidarity, soil from Thailand has been sent for Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024. This serves to further emphasize how Lord Ram's legacy is resonant everywhere, regardless of geographic boundaries.
7. The temple's unique feature is its three storeys, which span 2.7 acres. The ground floor shows the life of Lord Ram, while the first floor immerses visitors in the magnificence of Lord Ram's Darbaar, which is made of pink sandstone from Rajasthan's Bharatpur, known as Bansi Paharpur. This temple measures 360 feet long, 235 feet wide, and 161 feet tall at its tallest point. With twelve gates and three stories, it is a magnificent example of opulent architecture.
8. Holy rivers' contribution: Further reports state that holy water from 150 rivers in India was used for the consecration ceremony on August 5.
9. Time capsule for posterity: A copper plate containing pertinent details about the temple, Lord Ram, and Ayodhya will be placed in a time capsule buried 2,000 feet below the temple to preserve the temple's identity for future generations.
10. Nagar-style architecture: The temple is a masterwork of architectural elegance, with 360 pillars in the Nagar style, adding to its visual appeal.
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