Chhattisgarh

• 22 Jan 2024

Chhattisgarh CM Flags Off ‘Ram Rath’ to Ayodhya Ahead of Temple Consecration

Why in News?

Ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma flagged off a 'Ram Rath' to Ayodhya.

Key Points

• They also sent handwritten 'Jai Shri Ram' messages and placed them in the rath destined for Ayodhya.
• Students from Raipur Convent School also contributed by placing their messages in the drop box.
• The rath will go across the state and collect messages and wishes from the residents.

About Ram Temple

• Layout of Ayodhya Ram Mandir:
  • The Temple is built over three 20-foot high floors each with a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors.
  • Makrana Marble and Pink sandstone, granite stone, and colored Marble are used in the construction.
  • The foundation of the temple is built of a 14-metre-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete. And a 21-foot-high granite plinth has been placed to protect against ground moisture.
  • Iron has not been used anywhere in the construction.
• The Architectural style of the temple is Nagara style with Sanctum Sanctorum (garbhagriha), Mandaps (halls), and Mandirs.
• At each corner of the compound will be dedicated to Surya, Bhagwati, Ganesh, Shiv. On the northern and southern arms, temples to Annapurna and Hanuman will be built respectively.
• Temples of Maharshi Valmiki, Vashishtha, Vishwamitra, Agastya, Nishad Raj, Shabri etc have also been proposed.