“The transportation of the newly sculpted idols from Japur to Ayodhya will start from April 15. As they arrive, the idols will be placed in their designated locations. Larsen & Toubro is overseeing the installation of all 18 statues,” said Rai.Rai said that an idol of Lakshmanji, the younger brother of Lord Ram, will be installed in the Sheshavatar Temple.”Work on Sheshavatar Temple will begin, which requires the removal of the tower cranes currently in place. Once cleared, construction of the northern and southern sections of the temple rampart will commence. The entire construction of the Ram Temple is projected to be completed by October 2025,” he added.Moreover, four grand entrance gates are being constructed — the Northern Gate, Crossing-11 Gate, Crossing-3 Gate, and the Main Entrance of Ram Janmabhoomi.These gates will be named after the great spiritual traditions of Ramanujacharya, Shankaracharya, Madhvacharya, and Ramanandacharya, symbolizing India’s spiritual richness and its unity.Champat Rai also mentioned that the temple’s Shikhar (spire) was consecrated and other structural elements including Dhwaj Dand (rod holding the flag), will be installed in phases.Statues of Purandar Das and the symbolic Squirrel of Prayagraj would also be placed within the temple premises.
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