‘Shri Ram’ Bricks donated for construction over 30 yrs ago to be preserved, decision yet to be taken: Manager of temple construction

New Delhi: Birju, Manager of temple construction workshop on Wednesday said that ‘Shri Ram’ Bricks that has been donated for construction of Ram Temple over 30 yrs ago will be preserved, displayed by Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

However, the final decision on their use for foundation/darshan will be taken by Trust officials.

Earlier Ram Temple Trust sources said that construction work of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is going on as per schedule and devotees will be able to have darshan by 2023.

According to Ram Temple Trust sources, a preliminary masterplan for the entire campus outside Parkota has been prepared. Design and drawing works have been completed.

About 3 lakh cubic feet of concrete are being used in the raft. It includes pilgrimage facilitation centre, museum, archives, auditorium, Gaushala, Yagya Shaala, etc. The masterplan has a special focus on the conservation and development of heritage structures.

The complex has been designed on zero discharge concept and green building features. Suggestions of respected saints and sadhus are also being considered for finalizing the master plan.

Sources further said about 4 lakh cubic feet of stone will be used in the construction of the temple. No steel will be used in the construction of the temple. It has been decided to use Jodhpur stone for the Parkota of the temple. The layout of the Parkota has also been finalized.