Ayodhya Ram Temple construction: The Ayodhya Ram Temple Was Built Without the Use of Iron and Steel. Here's the Reason.
Ayodhya Ram Temple construction: Shri Nripendra Misra, the head of the temple construction committee, confidently states that the temple has been crafted to endure for over a millennium.
The magnificent Ayodhya temple dedicated to Ram Lalla, the child form of Lord Ram, stands as a fusion of traditional Indian heritage architecture and advanced construction techniques aimed at ensuring its endurance for centuries.
Shri Nripendra Misra, the chairperson of the temple construction committee for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya, confidently asserts that the temple has been meticulously crafted to last for over a thousand years. He highlights the significant contributions of top Indian scientists and the incorporation of ISRO technologies to make it an unprecedented iconic structure.
Chandrakant Sompura, the architect behind the design, follows the Nagar Shaily or the traditional northern Indian temple architectural style. With a family tradition spanning 15 generations in designing heritage temple structures, Sompura has designed over 100 temples. He expresses that in the realm of architecture, the Shri Ram Temple is an exceptionally splendid creation, rarely seen and unique, not only in India but anywhere on Earth.
The Ayodhya temple spans a total area of 2.7 acres, with a built-up area covering approximately 57,000 square feet. According to Nripendra Misra, it is structured as a three-floor building, standing at a height of 161 feet, roughly 70% of the Qutab Minar's height.
Remarkably, no iron or steel has been utilized in the temple's construction, as their lifespan is limited to 80-90 years. Instead, the construction relies on the very best quality granite, sandstone, and marble. Notably, there is no use of cement or lime mortar in the joints; rather, a sophisticated lock and key mechanism employing grooves and ridges has been implemented throughout the entire structure.