Devotees visiting Ayodhya could soon witness another spiritual milestone. The darshan of the newly consecrated Ram Darbar on the first floor of the Ram Temple is likely to begin within the next ten days, Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra announced on Saturday.
Speaking to reporters after reviewing the ongoing construction work, Mishra said the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is actively considering opening the first floor of the temple to devotees. “Darshan of the Ram Darbar could start within 10 days. The trust is working on the arrangements,†he said, adding that structural consultations are underway with experts from the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to finalise access plans.
With this development, the construction of the Ram Temple has entered its final phase. While the idol of Ram Lalla has already been installed on the ground floor, the first floor houses the Ram Darbar, depicting Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman. Mishra further revealed that the second floor will serve as a repository for rare and ancient scriptures related to Lord Ram.
Meanwhile, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out a detailed survey at the exact spot where Ram Lalla was placed in a tent before being shifted to the sanctum earlier this year. This location, considered the original birthplace of Lord Ram, will now be studied for its archaeological and historical value. “The ASI team will conduct research around the five-century-old legacy of this site,†Mishra said.
Other works in the temple complex are also nearing completion. The Pushkarni Kund, a sacred pond being constructed between the Saptarishi temples, is in its final stage.
Mishra said efforts are being made to preserve the natural ecology of the Panchvati area. Native trees are being planted to ensure that birds and animals have access to water and shelter without disturbing the area’s natural balance.
The northern entrance of the temple, currently under construction, is expected to be completed by August 15. Mishra also mentioned that the master plan for the temple complex, including landscaping and support infrastructure, will be finalised within a month.
He acknowledged the support of several national institutions in completing the temple. These include the Railway Ministry, CBRI, and the Defence Ministry, which is assisting with the installation of titanium mesh for security.
All agencies involved have been compensated by the temple trust. “With the opening of the Ram Darbar for darshan just days away, the temple is on the brink of full readiness,†Mishra said, noting that Ayodhya is rapidly transforming into a global spiritual hub.
