A large number of devotees thronged Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday on the auspicious occasion of Shukla Paksha Purushottam Maas Ashtami, offering prayers amid heavy rush throughout the day.
Devotees from several cities and villages across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions visited the temple premises to seek blessings. Devotee Devansh Pandey from Banaras said, “We have come to Ayodhya to offer prayers at Ram Mandir. We are feeling very good here; everything is going exceptionally well, and it will continue to be great in the future.”
Ashutosh Pandey expressed similar sentiments, highlighting the spiritual atmosphere. “It feels wonderful to be here; one finds a different kind of mental peace in this place. There is a massive crowd; people have arrived from various cities and villages,” he said.
Ram Janmabhoomi SP Security Balramchari Dubey stated that elaborate security arrangements have been put in place. “Security around Ram Temple has been arranged in three layers-PSC, CRPF, and SSF, all together ensure the safety of citizens. At checking points, SSF and civil police officers and personnel are deployed,” Dubey told ANI.
The magnificent Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is constructed in the traditional Nagara style. Its length is 380 feet, width 250 feet, height 161 feet, supported by 392 pillars and 44 doors. Pillars and walls showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities.
In main sanctum sanctorum on ground floor, childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (Shri Ramlalla idol) has been placed. The main entrance is on the eastern side, approached by ascending 32 stairs through Singh Dwar. Five Mandaps, Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap, are in the temple.
Near the Mandir is the historic Sita Koop Well, dating to the ancient era. In the southwestern part of Kuber Tila, the ancient Bhagwan Shiv Mandir has been restored with the installation of a Jatayu statue.
Ram Mandir continues to draw millions of devotees seeking Lord Ram’s blessings.
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