Ayodhya Ram Mandir important questions and facts for competitive exams

Throughout the nation on January 22, the primary trending discussion revolves around the grand consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Ram Lalla Idol, initially placed in a tent on the premises after the destruction of the Babri Masjid on the same plot of land, has finally found its place inside the temple, a result of the historic 2019 Supreme Court judgment.

The establishment of the Ram Temple has witnessed a prolonged sequence of shifting political dynamics and legal proceedings. Much of this is likely to become part of the General Knowledge (GK) section in competitive exams. Keeping this in mind, let's address some probable questions that may be asked in these exams.

Q1: How long did the legal battle over the Ram temple last?

A1: The Ram temple matter endured for 134 years, with 23 years in the Allahabad High Court and 102 years in the Faizabad District Court.

Q2: Which judges delivered the final verdict on the Ram Mandir?

A2: The verdict was delivered by former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice SA Bobde, current CJI DY Chandrachud, former Justice Ashok Bhushan, and Justice S Abdul Nazeer.

Q3: Who designed the Ram Temple, and which company contributed to its architecture?

A3: Chandrakant Sompura and son Ashish Sompura designed the temple, with Larsen & Toubro, an engineering company, contributing to its architecture.

Q4: Who is the sculptor of the Lord Rama Idol?

A4: Arun Yogiraj, a resident of Mysore, Karnataka, is the sculptor of the Lord Rama Idol.

Q5: In which style was the Ram temple constructed?

A5: The Ram temple was built in the Nagara style.

Q6: What stone was used, and who prepared the design?

A6: Makrana stone from Rajasthan was used, and the design was created by Chandrakant Sompura and his son.

Q7: How much did it cost to build the Ram temple?

A7: Approximately Rs 1,100 crore has been spent, with an additional Rs 300 crore estimated for completion.