Ram Mandir News: After a long wait, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is ready to welcome Lord Ram on January 22nd. This special temple, with a sturdy roof, is a big deal. What makes it different is not just its religious importance but the fact that no iron was used to build it.
No Iron, No Compromise: A Thousand-Year Legacy
As Ayodhya gets ready for Lord Ram, the three-story Ram Temple is making good progress. The first floor is done, and the remarkable part is the careful work on it. It's 380 feet long, 250 feet wide, and 161 feet tall, proudly standing without any iron. Champat Rai, Secretary-General of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust, says this choice ensures the temple lasts for at least a thousand years.
Unlocking the Mystery of Naagar Shaili
But what's the Naagar Shaili, and how does it make the temple strong? Naagar Shaili is a significant way of building in North Indian Hindu architecture. It started between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas. "Nagar" means a city, and temples in this style have four main parts – sanctum sanctorum, assembly hall, dance hall, and dining hall. Famous temples like Khajuraho, Somnath, and the Sun Temple in Konark also use the Naagar Shaili, highlighting a clear height difference between the main temple and mandapa.
Ageless Architecture: A Look into the Future
Champat Rai shares details about the Ram Temple's design, focusing on its strength. Built without cement, concrete, or iron, the temple's base relies on an artificial rock, making it stable for a thousand years. Rai mentions even the main pile foundation didn't use iron. The concrete will slowly turn into solid rock, making the temple strong against time.
The Wisdom Behind Iron-Free Construction
Why is no iron in such a big construction? Rai explains it's about making sure the temple lasts. He says using iron would make it weak, needing constant repairs because of rust. The risk of corrosion and the foundation getting weak was too big. By not using iron, the builders aim to guarantee a strong foundation, letting the Ram Temple stand tall for a thousand years. This choice follows the way many old structures were built, showing the lasting strength of iron-free construction methods.