Ayodhya Ram Mandir
Some of the most important Indian historical places include Ayodhya Ram Mandir. India as a country is laden with lots of history due to several historical places, which are the mirror to her rich cultural and architectural heritage that can be seen from time.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir
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Historical Backstory
1. Importance of the Past: One of the Seven Holy Cities (Sapta Puri) of Hinduism is considered to be Ayodhya. It is said in “Ramayana” that God Rama was born here.
3. Demolition of Babri Masjid:
The Babri Masjid was destroyed by Hindu nationalists on 6th December 1992, which led to widespread communal riots in India.Legal Battle and Verdict
Supreme Court Verdict: On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court of India gave a landmark judgment that disposed of the said piece of land granting it to Hindus for a temple while the Suni Waqf Board was given 5 acres elsewhere for the mosque.
Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust was established by the Government of India after the verdict to supervise the temple's construction.
Temple Construction
Foundation Stone Laying: Building of the temple Laying the foundation stone: On August 5, 2020, in a grand ceremony graced by spiritual leaders and important persons, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the first stones for the Ram temple."
Architecture and Design: The temple is designed in the traditional Nagara style of Hindu temple architecture. It will feature intricate carvings, a towering spire, and sanctums dedicated to Lord Rama, Sita, and Hanuman. The main temple will be 235 feet wide, 360 feet long, and 161 feet tall, with five domes and a grand staircase.
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Construction Progress: The construction is ongoing, with significant progress made in laying the foundation and building the superstructure.The much-anticipated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2024. PM Modi will conduct the "Pran-Pratishtha" or consecration ceremony which starts at 12:20pm and ends at 1:00pm.
Ram Lalla’s idol was then placed in the temple‘s&nbs p; “garbha griha” on January 18th to mark this major event.
Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru, a well-known sculptor, made the statue of Lord Rama which measures 51 inches in height out of black rock. This idol depicts the god in a youthful and beautiful posture sitting on a lotus; it is decorated with gold, diamonds, precious gemstones, and flowers.
Top officials, elite actors, and sportsmen will attend the event which will be completed by a military helicopter that will fly above the temple and shower airy elements to all the guests.
2. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Winds
Built By : Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh Year of Construction : 1799 Architect : Lal Chand Ustad
Description and Architecture
The iconic Hawa Mahal or “Wind Palace” is located at the center of Jaipur, Rajasthan, and it is a fine example of Rajput architecture, built with pink and red sandstone.- What attracts attention most in the Hawa Mahal is its front view which looks like a honeycomb of a beehive and has 953 small windows called jharokhas on it, decorated with ornate latticework.
- The intention of creating these jharokhas was to enable royal ladies to watch street festivals and daily life scenes without being seen; this was done under a strict purdah system."
Design and construction
- The palace is a solid five-level structure that resembles the crown of Lord Krishna; it was built by Raja Sawai Pratap Singh in dedication to the great god.
- The palace may have five stories but it is only a few feet thick; No staircases were built to link the floors, but were installed in the form of ramps.
Ventilation:
- This is why they call it the place of winds because the lattice of its jharokhas lets cool air(venturi effect) go through, making it's inside bearable in the hot summertime.
Hawa Mahal is part and parcel of the cultural and historical heritage of Jaipur city. This city was built during the period when Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who was a descendant of the one who founded Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh.
Location: The Palace is built on the edge of the City Place Complex and is found alongside the Johari Bazaar.
Location: The Palace is built on the edge of the City Place Complex and is found alongside the Johari Bazaar.
2. Traveller Experience:
- As one walks into the palace, they will find themselves inside the building where delicate latticework has been done on almost all walls. From here, they can enjoy a panoramic view of Jaipur city from the top floors hence its other name “Windows Palace”.
- Sunrise also greatly contributes to this structure's beauty as it properly brings out these patterns with an illuminating effect due to this time’s sunlight which casts their golden glow.
3. Museum:
- The historical structures at this place have a constituent facility for exhibiting objects and artistic works such as small pictures, and armor, which are used for official purposes, thereby shedding more light on Jaipur’s royal past as well as its customs.
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