18 idols, including Ram Darbar, to be installed at Ram Temple

Ayodhya : The construction of Shri Ram Temple is progressing swiftly under the Yogi government’s active supervision and has now entered its final phase. According to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, the Ram Darbar will be enshrined on the temple’s first floor, while six additional temples within the parkota will house idols of Surya, Bhagwati, Annapurna, Shivling, Ganpati, and Lord Hanuman. An idol of Lakshman will also be installed in the Sheshavatar Temple.

He added, “In the Sapt Mandap section, idols of revered figures such as Maharishi Valmiki, Vashishtha, Vishwamitra, Agastya Muni, Nishad Raj, Shabari, and Ahalya will also be installed. All these idols are being crafted from pristine white Makrana marble, and their sculpting work is nearly complete. Preparations are in full swing for the deities’ decoration, attire, and ornamentation.”

Champat Rai further stated that the statue of Tulsidas has already been installed and can be seen by devotees at the Yatri Suvidha Kendra pavilion. He said, “Starting April 15, transporting the idols from Jaipur to Ayodhya will commence. As they arrive, the idols will be placed at their designated locations. Renowned construction firm Larsen & Toubro oversees the installation of all 18 statues.”

“On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, April 30, the Ram Darbar will be ceremoniously placed in the sanctum sanctorum on the first floor. A three-day Pran Pratishtha ceremony is scheduled for June, during which sacred rituals like Jalavas, Annavas, Aushadhivas, and Shayyavas will be performed in the presence of all trust members,” he added.

“Following this, work on the Sheshavatar Temple will begin, which requires the removal of the tower cranes currently in place. Once cleared, construction of the northern and southern sections of the temple rampart will commence. The entire construction of the Ram Temple is projected to be completed by October 2025,” he informed further.

Four grand entrance gates are being constructed— the Northern Gate, Crossing-11 Gate, Crossing-3 Gate, and the Main Entrance of Ram Janmabhoomi. These gates will be named after the great spiritual traditions of Ramanujacharya, Shankaracharya, Madhvacharya, and Ramanandacharya, symbolizing India’s spiritual unity.

Champat Rai also mentioned that the temple’s Shikhara has been consecrated, and other structural elements, such as the Bhuj Danda, will be installed in phases. Statues of Purandar Das and the symbolic Squirrel of Prayagraj will also be placed within the temple complex.

With the proactive involvement of the Yogi government, this monumental project is redefining Ayodhya as a spiritual epicenter and a hub of cultural and tourism development. The government envisions the temple as a timeless national unity and devotion symbol.