“Under the guidance of the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the name of Ayodhya Junction of the newly constructed grand Ayodhya Railway Station has been changed to Ayodhya Dham as per the expectation of public sentiments,” Lallu Singh said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly constructed Ayodhya airport and railway station on December 30.
State-of-the-art Ayodhya Railway Station near completion ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla
The redevelopment work, which started a couple of years ago, has been executed by RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) Limited, a central public sector undertaking under the ministry of Railways.
What distinguishes this station is its meticulously planned development, which outperforms even airport facilities in terms of quality and convenience. Infant care, a sick room, a tourist information centre, a fire exit, and the country’s largest concourse are all available at the railway station, according to UP government statement.
Ayodhya Dham Railway Station boasts a range of facilities that go beyond typical railway stations, surpassing even airport standards. Notably, the Infant Care Room occupies a prominent position, providing medical attention to infants of passengers. In the event of an injury or illness during the journey, a dedicated sick room at the station is available for first aid and medical assistance, the statement added.
Come January 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will install the Ram idol in the temple in Ayodhya on January 22, putting an end to more than 700 years of disputed history.
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is being built in phases, spread over a total expanse of 71 acres. The first phase of the project covers the ground floor of the temple where Ram Lalla will be consecrated. This will involve construction of the sanctum sanctorum and numerous mandap.
The temple will, after completion, be spread over three floors including a ground floor. There will be murals and iconography across the temple, engravings on around 360 pillars, with each pillar having 25 to 30 figures. In the last phase of the project, to be completed in December 2025, the Parkota or Parikrama Marg, with murals of bronze as well as seven temples of Saptarishis along with auditoriums, administrative building etc. will come up.
The Ram Temple inauguration is expected to bring thousands of people to Ayodhya city, besides the dignitaries invited for the event.
(With agency inputs)
