Ram Mandir Trust unveils temple map ahead of January 22 grand opening

With the much-anticipated grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 22, the Ram Temple Trust has presented the landscape map of the 70-acre temple complex, emphasizing key features that include a 14-foot wide percota and a zero-discharge policy.

The temple, designed on the Aatmanribhar principle, incorporates modern amenities such as sewer plants, water treatment plants, a fire brigade post, and a dedicated power line. The complex aims to be self-sufficient and not impose a burden on the Ayodhya municipality, according to Champat Rai, Ayodhya Trust's general secretary. The temple complex, adhering to traditional Nagara style, boasts dimensions 250 feet wide and 161 feet high, featuring a three-storey superstructure with 392 pillars and 44 gates. Visitors will ascend 32 steps from the eastern side to reach the main temple.

Ram Temple will have a 14-foot wide percota spanning 732 meters, with dedicated corners for the Sun God, Maa Bhagwati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva. Additionally, the complex includes shrines for revered figures like Maharshi Valmiki, Lord Hanuman, and Jatayu. Committed to environmental sustainability, the temple complex allocates 70% of its 70 acres to green areas featuring century-old trees. It incorporates a zero-discharge policy, with two sewerage treatment plants, a water treatment plant, and provisions for groundwater preservation