Ram Temple in Ayodhya: A Marvel of Traditional Heritage and Modern Ingenuity with No Steel or Iron, Built to Last 1,000 Years

Top Indian scientists, including contributions from ISRO technologies, have played a vital role in the temple's creation.

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The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya stands as a testament to meticulous planning, scientific execution, and a splendid projection of Indian traditional heritage. Designed by the renowned architect Chandrakant B Sompura, along with his son Ashish, the temple reflects a vision outlined over 30 years ago.

Situated on a sprawling 2.7 acres of land in the temple town, the Ram Temple boasts impressive dimensions, standing 161 feet tall, 235 feet wide, with a total length of 360 feet. It embraces the Nagara style, one of the two distinctive temple-building styles from ancient India, while seamlessly blending Vedic rituals with modern technology.

Covering nearly 57,000 square feet over three floors, the temple’s height reaches approximately 70% of the iconic Qutab Minar. The sacred ‘garbha griha’ or sanctum sanctorum is housed on a raised plinth, crowned by the tallest shikhara on the third floor. Five such shikharas adorn the temple over five mandapas, supported by 300 pillars and featuring 44 teak doors.

The integration of nearly two lakh bricks inscribed with Lord Ram’s name in various languages, collected over three decades, adds a unique touch to the construction. The sanctum sanctorum’s interiors showcase the opulence of Makrana marble, the same material that graces the Taj Mahal.

Breaking away from the traditional Gupta Period norms, which did not widely use iron or steel in temple construction, the Ram Temple is built to last. Constructed using granite, sandstone, and marble, it employs a lock and key mechanism, ensuring a lifespan of up to 1,000 years. Remarkably, no cement or mortar has been used in its construction.

The foundation work is equally impressive, with the area excavated to a depth of 15 meters. Forty-seven layers of engineered soil were meticulously laid to create a solid base. A 1.5-meter thick M-35 grade concrete raft and a 6.3-meter thick plinth of solid granite stone provide unparalleled stability.

Top Indian scientists, including contributions from ISRO technologies, have played a vital role in the temple’s creation. Pradeep Kumar Ramancharla, director of the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), has been actively involved in the project.

A noteworthy feature is the special ‘Surya Tilak’ mirror, a lens-based apparatus designed by scientists from CBRI and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). This innovation will be used for the ceremonial anointment of Lord Ram on every Ram Navami day at noon, harnessing sunlight to grace the idol’s forehead. The Ram Temple, thus, emerges as an architectural marvel, seamlessly blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.

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