The opening date for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is 22 January 2024. Here’s a breakdown:
- Consecration Ceremony: The main consecration ceremony (“Pran Pratishtha”) for the idol of Lord Ram Lalla in the temple’s sanctum sanctorum (“Garbha Griha”) took place on January 22, 2024. This was a very significant religious event attended by dignitaries and thousands of devotees.
- Public Darshan: Following the consecration ceremony, some limited public darshan (viewing) of the idol began on January 24, 2024. However, full public access is still ongoing.
- Full Completion: The entire Ram Mandir complex, including the surrounding areas, is still under construction. The estimated completion date for the entire project is currently February 24, 2024. This is when all facilities and amenities within the complex are expected to be fully operational.
Ram Mandir Ayodhya History
- The Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple under construction in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is being built at the site where Hindus believe Lord Rama, a revered deity in Hinduism, was born.
- The site has been a subject of religious dispute for centuries, as it was also the location of the Babri Masjid, a mosque demolished in 1992 by Hindu mobs.
- The demolition of the Babri Masjid triggered widespread religious violence across India.
- A lengthy legal battle ensued, culminating in a 2019 Supreme Court verdict awarding the disputed land to Hindus for the construction of a Ram temple.
