The sacred Kalash Puja was performed on April 2nd atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi mandir with full Vedic rituals, marking a significant step in the mandir’s construction. The auspicious ceremony was attended by key officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, along with representatives from the construction companies overseeing the project.
Among those present were Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Dr. Anil Mishra, trustee, and Gopal Rao, who oversees Mandir arrangements. Jagdish Shankar Afale, project head, along with senior officials from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), also participated in the puja. The ritual was performed amid grand preparations for the upcoming Shri Ram Navami fair, further enriching the festive atmosphere in Ayodhya.
The Mandir construction committee continues to monitor the project’s progress, ensuring that the work maintains of high standards of quality and adheres to deadlines. Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Mandir Construction Committee, confirmed after a March 24 review meeting that the Mandir’s final construction phase is now underway. With only nine months remaining, he emphasized that the mandir, including its majestic spire (Shikhar), is expected to be completed by April.
Mishra further stated that alongside the main mandir, construction of the Sapt Mandir (seven mandirs) is progressing swiftly, and the murti of Bhagwan Shri Ram will soon be installed. The Primary Foundation Completion (PFC) work has already been successfully completed, along with beautification efforts at Angad Tila.
In addition to the mandir’s grand architecture, symbolic installations inspired by the Ramayana will enhance its spiritual significance. A statue of a squirrel, representing the crucial role of squirrels in Shri Ram’s bridge construction, will be placed on Angad Tila. Similarly, just as Jatayu’s statue has been installed on Kuber Tila, the murti of Goswami Tulsidas has also been placed in the mandir premises. These structures and murtis are set to be open for devotees in April.
As the construction nears completion, excitement among devotees is growing. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi mandir, a long-awaited symbol of devotion and cultural heritage, is set to become a spiritual landmark in India.
