Ayodhya: The construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya has been delayed by three months due to a shortage of workers and the need to replace some stones. The update was shared by Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, after a three-day review session on the progress of the project.
Mishra explained that 8.5 lakh cubic feet of red stone from Vanshipaharpur is required for the temple's park area. However, the work has been impacted by a reduction of at least 200 workers. As a result, the original target to complete the temple by June 2025 is no longer feasible. “It will take three more months to complete the work,” Mishra said.
Despite the delay, Mishra assured that work is ongoing across various parts of the project. Plans are underway to build a space for the shoes and slippers of thousands of devotees, with construction expected to begin this week.
Regarding the temple's structure, Mishra revealed that some of the stones used on the first floor were found to be of lower quality and thinner than required. These stones will be replaced with high-quality Makrana stones, a decision made at the beginning of the committee's meeting.
The project also includes the creation of 80 murals depicting Ramkatha, which will be placed along the 800-meter-long parkota. The murals, made of bronze, are already being installed, with 10 murals completed so far.
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