AYODHYA: The Ram Temple’s design is being remodelled around the Sun Temple in Konark to enable the rising sun’s first rays to illuminate the sanctum sanctorum and the presiding deity — Ram Lalla.
The country’s best scientific brains are being brought together to redesign the blueprint of the ‘garbh griha’ to recreate the astronomical splendour of the 13th century Odisha temple.
Talking to TOI, Temple Trust member Kameshwar Chaupal said, “We are in consultation with different experts, including scientists, geologists, astronomers and architects to build the sanctum sanctorum along the lines of the Konark temple.
All technical aspects and state-of-the-art technologies are being considered. Our engineers are working 24x7 to develop the world’s most magnificent temple in Ayodhya.”
After completion of the temple foundation, construction of the plinth has begun with sandstone from Mirzapur and granite sourced from Kollegal region of Karnataka.
“Now, there’s enough stock of marble and granite at Ramjanmabhoomi complex. Six temples consecrated to Surya, Ganesh, Shiva, Durga, Vishnu and Brahma will be constructed on the temple complex.
Construction of the plinth is expected to be complete by first week of November,” Trustee Anil Mishra told TOI.
