Who is Lord Ram

Rama was born in Ayodhya, the capital of the Kingdom of Kosala, to Kaushalya and Dasharatha. His siblings were Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. He married Sita. Despite being born into a royal family, Rama's life was filled with unexpected challenges, including exile, poverty, and moral dilemmas. The most significant of these challenges was the kidnapping of Sita by the demon-king Ravana. Rama and Lakshmana embarked on a determined and epic journey to rescue her and defeat Ravana against all odds. The story of Rama, Sita, and their companions serves as an allegory for the duties, rights, and social responsibilities of individuals. It exemplifies the concepts of dharma and dharmic living through its model characters. Rama holds great importance in Vaishnavism and is the central figure in the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, which has been widely popular in South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. His legends have inspired commentaries, secondary literature, and various forms of performing arts. Two notable texts are the Adhyatma Ramayana, a spiritual and theological treatise considered foundational by Ramanandi monasteries, and the Ramcharitmanas, a popular treatise that inspires numerous Ramlila festival performances in India every autumn. Rama's legends can also be found in Jainism and Buddhism, although he is sometimes referred to as Pauma or Padma in these texts, and the details of his story differ significantly from the Hindu versions. Jain texts also mention Rama as the eighth balabhadra among the 63 salakapurusas. In Sikhism, Rama is recognized as one of the twenty-four divine avatars of Vishnu in the Chaubis Avtar in Dasam Granth.

Construction 

 Shri Ram Temple commenced in March 2020 under the supervision of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. However, due to the China-India clashes and the subsequent lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction had to be temporarily halted. During the leveling and excavation process, various artifacts such as a Shivalinga, pillars, and broken statues were discovered at the construction site. On 25th March 2020, the idol of Lord Ram was relocated to a temporary location in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. To ensure smooth progress in the construction, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad organized a Vijay Mahamantra chanting ritual on 6th April 2020. This ritual involved people gathering at different locations to chant the Vijay Mahamantra, "Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram," with the aim of overcoming any obstacles that may arise during the construction of the temple. Larsen & Toubro, as a pro bono contribution, has taken up the responsibility of overseeing the design and construction of the temple. They are the appointed contractor for the project. Additionally, the Central Building Research Institute, the National Institute of Geophysical Research, and various Indian Institutes of Technology, such as Bombay, Guwahati, and Madras, are providing assistance in areas such as soil testing, concrete, and design. Reports have also surfaced that the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has identified a stream of Saryu that flows beneath the temple. The construction of the temple will utilize 600 thousand cubic feet of sandstone and Bansi mountain stones, which will be sourced from Rajasthan. The main entrance of the Shri Ram Temple will be known as Singh Dwar.