Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya Wins ‘Sword of Honour’ for Safety Excellence

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), December 15: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple’s ongoing construction project in Ayodhya has been honored with the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ by the British Safety Council. Chairman of the Construction Committee, Nripendra Misra, confirmed the recognition on Sunday.

Misra explained that this award is one of the highest honors in safety management. The British Safety Council assesses safety protocols, practices, and on-site activities during audits, and only those receiving a five-star rating qualify for the ‘Sword of Honour.’

“The Shri Ram Mandir project in Ayodhya Dham has won the esteemed ‘Sword of Honour,’ awarded by the British Safety Council. This recognition is a significant achievement in safety management. The British Safety Council evaluates safety practices and on-site assessments during their audits,” the statement read.

Additionally, Larsen & Toubro, the construction company overseeing the temple’s building process, received a ‘Golden Trophy’ from the National Safety Council for its safety practices during construction, the statement noted.

The temple project is being carried out with close collaboration between Larsen & Toubro and Tata Consulting Engineers, with effective oversight from the Construction Committee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

According to the statement, the construction of the first and second floors, including the temple’s Shikhar (spire), is in its final stages, with the completion expected by June 2025.

The temple is being constructed using Bansi Paharpur stone sourced from Rajasthan, with a total of around 15 lakh cubic feet of stone and substantial marble cladding.

Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple of Ram Lalla.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is designed in the traditional Nagara style. The temple’s dimensions are impressive: 380 feet in length (east-west), 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height, supported by 392 pillars and 44 doors. The temple’s pillars and walls are intricately sculpted with depictions of various Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. The idol of Shri Ramlalla, representing the childhood form of Lord Ram, is placed in the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor.

The main entrance to the Mandir is located on the eastern side, reached by climbing 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. The Mandir features five Mandaps (Halls): Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. Additionally, a historic well, known as Sita koop, dating back to ancient times, is situated near the Mandir. The Kuber Tila section of the Mandir complex houses a restored ancient temple of Bhagwan Shiv, with a statue of Jatayu installed.

The Mandir’s foundation is built with a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), creating an artificial rock appearance. The Mandir’s construction avoids the use of iron and includes a 21-foot-high granite plinth to protect against ground moisture. The complex also features a sewage treatment plant, water treatment facilities, fire safety water supply, and an independent power station. Traditional and indigenous construction technologies were used to build the Mandir.