Temporary Fiber Temple to be Reinforced and Reinstalled; To Serve as a Memorial to Ram Lalla Worship Since 1949. Temple Flag to be Installed Atop the Shikhar in Four Months
By Dr. Vishakha Srivastava
Ayodhya – The third and final day of the Ram Temple Construction Committee’s meeting concluded at the Circuit House. The meeting was chaired by committee chairman Nripendra Misra and attended by members of the temple trust as well as engineers from the construction company. Key decisions were taken regarding the integration of the Parikrama (outer circumambulatory path) with the main temple and the reinstallation of the temporary fiber temple currently situated within the complex.
Chairman Nripendra Misra briefed the media on the outcomes of the meeting. He announced that a lift and bridge are being constructed on the western side of the temple complex to connect the Parikrama with the main sanctum, thereby easing the movement of devotees from the surrounding temples to the central shrine.
Gold-Plating on Doors Yet to be Decided
Commenting on the aesthetic plans for the first-floor sanctum, Misra noted that no final decision has been made yet on whether to gold-plate all the doors on this level.
Temporary Temple to Serve as Memorial of Ram Lalla’s Worship
A major focus of the third day’s discussions was the strengthening and preservation of the temporary fiber temple, which holds deep historical significance. “The current fiber temple is built on a wooden base and is situated at an elevated location, making it structurally weaker than the main temple. We have now decided to reinforce it and reinstall it at the same location,” Misra stated.
He emphasized that the temporary temple will be converted into a memorial space, as it has witnessed worship of Ram Lalla since 1949. Historical elements such as the original throne and the tarpaulin tent (tat mandir), where Ram Lalla was placed for decades, will be preserved as part of this setup. These items are currently in the safe custody of temple trust general secretary Champat Rai.
“The reestablished temporary temple will remain a major point of attraction for devotees,” Misra added.
Shikhar Almost Ready: Awaiting Flag Installation
Speaking on the structural progress of the main temple, Misra informed that two important installations have been made atop the temple’s shikhar: an aviation signal light to guide aircraft and a lightning arrester to protect the temple from electrical storms by grounding lightning strikes.
The only remaining work on the shikhar is the installation of the temple flag, which is expected to be completed in three to four months. The construction of the shikhar itself will be fully completed by June 30, he confirmed.
