The first recorded mention of a temple at the site is in the 7th century CE, when Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang visited Ayodhya. He described a temple dedicated to “Vishnu, the lord of the world,” which is generally believed to be a reference to Rama.
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The original temple is believed to have been destroyed by Muslim invaders in the 16th century. In the 19th century, a mosque was built on the site. In 1992, a mob of Hindu nationalists demolished the mosque, triggering widespread violence across India.
Since then, there has been a long legal battle over the ownership of the site. In 2019, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the land belonged to Hindus and ordered the construction of a new Ram Mandir.
The construction of the new temple is expected to take several years. Once completed, it is expected to be one of the largest Hindu temples in the world.
The Ram Mandir is a deeply symbolic site for Hindus, and its construction is seen as a victory for Hindu nationalism. However, the demolition of the mosque in 1992 remains a source of tension between Hindus and Muslims in India.
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Here are some additional facts about the Ram Mandir:
- The original temple is said to have been built by Rama’s son, Kush.
- The mosque that was demolished in 1992 was called the Babri Masjid.
- The Supreme Court’s ruling in 2019 was a 5-0 decision.
- The construction of the new temple is being funded by donations from Hindus around the world.
- The length of new temple is 380 Feet, Width 250 Feet and Height 161 Feet.
- It has 3 Floors and each Floor has a height of 20 Feet, it has total 392 Pillars and 44 doors.
- It has 4Mandapas- 1. Nritya Mandpa 2. Rang Mandpa 3. Gudh Mandpa (Sabha Mandpa) 4. Prarthana Mandpa
- On each pillar there are drawings of Gods and Goddess.
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