Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee, confirmed that pure gold, valued at around ₹50 crore, has been utilized for the doors on the ground floor and the throne of Lord Ram. Additional goldwork is ongoing at the Sheshavatar Temple, which is also part of the complex.
The consecration of the Ram Darbar on June 5 marked a significant spiritual event; however, public access to the newly consecrated first-floor sanctum will be initially limited. Due to ongoing construction and rising summer temperatures, entry will be allowed only through free passes issued to a select number of devotees.
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To reach the elevated Ram Darbar, situated 20 feet above the sanctum sanctorum, devotees will need to climb around 40 flights of stairs. A lift is under construction to ease access, especially for senior visitors, but its completion is anticipated only after the monsoon season.
During the consecration ceremony on June 5, seven idols were installed in specific areas of the temple’s upper level. These include Ram Darbar at the center, a Shivalinga in the northeastern corner, Ganapati in the southeastern corner, Hanuman in the middle of the southern side, Surya in the southwestern corner, Bhagwati in the northwestern corner, and Annapurna Mata in the middle of the northern side.
While the main temple structure is finished, supporting facilities like a museum, auditorium, and guest house are still under construction, with completion expected by December 2025.
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The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is likely to announce the date for public access to Ram Darbar soon. Currently, entry to the sanctum and upper-floor idols remains off-limits to the public. The trust has signaled that access will be granted in stages.
Nevertheless, the final major task ahead is to hoist the temple’s flag at its pinnacle, expected to occur in October or November, depending on favorable weather conditions, PTI reported. Meanwhile, minor construction works throughout the complex are expected to proceed as planned.
The temple trust has also revealed that ₹2,150 crore has been expended on construction thus far, with a large portion of the total ₹850 crore allocation for the 2024-25 financial year yet to be utilized. Expenditures for the previous year reached ₹676 crore, while total income was ₹363 crore, primarily sourced from bank interest and public contributions.
