The map of Ramandir built in Ayodhya was made about 37 years ago. Little changes are being made to make this temple more grand and big. But you will be surprised to know that the world’s largest and grand temple is not in India but abroad. This is the Ankorwat temple established in Cambodia. The proposed Ram temple of Ayodhya in about 67 acres can also be expanded from 100 to 120 acres. In such a situation, it will come third in the category of big temples. Let’s have a look at the world’s largest temples. Now Ayodhya Ram Temple is Biggest Temple in India.
Model of Ram temple
Kameshwar Chaupal, a member of the Ram Mandir Trust, said that the stone carvings of the ground floor of the Ram Mandir format have been completed. On the ground floor of the Ram temple, there will be Sinhgadwar, Garbhagriha, Nrityaadwar, Rangamandap. On the first floor, statues of Ram Darbar will be given space. Not only this, according to the model of the proposed Ram temple, there will be 24 door frame in the temple, which will be made of marble stones. Work on these marble stones is going on in Makrana, Rajasthan.
He said that the length of the proposed Ram temple has been fixed at 268 feet, width 140 feet and height-128 feet. Apart from this, there will be 212 pillars in the temple. Out of which 106 pillars will be made in the first floor and 106 pillars in the second floor. Each pillar will have 16 idols and the temple will also have two platforms.
There will be gates in all four directions
Kameshwar Chaupal told that the temple will have 4 gates which will open in all four directions. One gate will be open from Terdi Bazaar, second gate towards Kshireshwaranath temple, third gate Gokul Bhawan and fourth gate – Dasaratha Mahal (this will be the main road), besides Ramlala on the ground floor, Ram Darbar on the first floor. The special thing is that cement and maurang will not be used for this.
Ram temple complex
According to the information, Ramkatha Kunj will be built on 45 acres in the premises of Ram temple. Here 125 idols will be made of Lord Rama’s life time. Statues ranging from birth to the conquest of Lanka and the throne will be installed. Apart from this, Dharamshala and Gaushala will also be built in the temple premises.
Expected dates of Bhoomi Poojan
Kameshwar Chaupal said that PM Modi will come to Ayodhya. This is confirmed. On August 3 or August 5, the foundation stone of the temple will be laid by PM Modi. The PM has been requested. Dates have been suggested, PMO will take the final decision.
Let’s have a look at the world’s largest temples.
Ankorwat Temple
The height of the summit of Ankorwat temple is 213 feet. Ankorwat is the largest religious monument in the world, spread over about 162.6 hectares i.e. 401 acres. It was originally built as a temple of Lord Vishnu in the Khmer Empire. This temple, built in the city of Simrip on the banks of the Mekong River, is still the largest Hindu temple in the world.
Srirangnath Temple
Srirangnath Temple in Trichy, Tamil Nadu is the second largest temple in the world. It is a Vishnu temple spread over approximately 155.9 acres.
Akshardham Temple
The Akshardham temple in Delhi, the country’s capital, is one of the biggest symbols of the Swaminarayan sect. It is built in an area of about 2,40,000 sqm (about 59.3 acres).
Thillai Natraj Temple
The ‘Chidambaram Temple’ built in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu is known all over the world for the faith of Lord Shiva. It occupies an area of about 160,000 (about 39 acres) sqm.
Belur Math
The Belur Math, situated on the banks of the Hooghly River in Calcutta, is counted among the largest temples in the world. It is still working to advance the basic principles of Swami Vivekananda. Here the mother Adyakali is worshiped. It is spread over an area of 39 acres.
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Brihadeeswarar Temple of Tanjore in Tamil Nadu is also one of the giant temples. This Shiva temple was built about 1000 years ago under the leadership of Rajaraja Chola I. It is located on approximately 25 acres.
Annamalaiyar Temple
This temple of Lord Shiva located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu is very popular due to its high pillars. It is spread over about 24.9 acres.