Features of Ram Mandir: As the day for the Shri Ram consecration at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya is near, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has announced the features of Ram Mandir.
1. The Ram Mandir, built in the traditional Nagar style, has length (east-west) of 380 feet, 250 feet in width, and height of 161 feet. And it is being constructed entirely using Bharat’s traditional and indigenous technology
2. The three-storied structure with each floor being 20 feet tall, is adorned with 392 pillars and 44 doors.
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Visitors will find the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram in the main sanctum sanctorum and a Shri Ram Darbar on the first floor.
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There are five Mandaps - Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthna, and Kirtan Mandaps.
5. Statues of deities, gods, and goddesses adorn the pillars and walls.
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The entrance through Singh Dwar involves ascending 32 stairs, but the Mandir ensures accessibility for all with ramps and lifts, catering to the differently-abled and elderly.
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There is Parkota (Rectangular compound wall) with a length of 732 meters and a width of 14 feet, surrounds the Mandir.
8. At the four corners of the compound, there are four Mandirs - dedicated to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Ganesh Bhagwan and Bhagwan Shiv. In the northern arm is a Mandir of Maa Annapurna and in the southern arm is a Mandir of Hanuman ji.
9. Near the Mandir, there is a historic Well (Sita koop), dating back to the ancient era.
10. In the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir complex, there are proposed Mandirs dedicated to Maharshi Valmiki, Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Nishad Raj, Mata Shabri, and the revered consort of the Devi Ahilya. And 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.
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It is pertinent to mention that no iron is used anywhere in the Mandir. The foundation of the Mandir has been constructed with a 14-meter- thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), giving it the appearance of artificial rock.
12. For protection against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high plinth has been constructed using granite.
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With a focus on environmental conservation, 70% of the 70-acre area surrounding the Mandir remains green. The Mandir complex has a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, water supply for fire safety and an independent power station.
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A Pilgrims Facility Centre (PFC) with a capacity of 25,000 people is being constructed that will provide medical facilities & Locker facility to the pilgrims.
15. The complex will also have a separate block with bathing area, washrooms, washbasin, open taps, etc.