Construction Of Ram Temple In Ayodhya Begins After Plinth Completion

Approximately 17,000 granite stone blocks of size 5ft x 2.5ft x 3ft were used in the construction of the plinth by interlocking arrangement between the stones.

The construction work on the superstructure of the grand Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya including the Garbh Griha and five Mandaps started full swing after the plinth construction work was completed.

According to a statement by the Shri Ram Temple trust, the superstructure is being constructed on the 6.5m (21 ft) high plinth.

The consortium of engineers for Shri Ram temple had selected granite stone for the plinth work as most of the ancient temples were constructed on natural rocky strata.

"Approximately 17,000 granite stone blocks of size 5ft x 2.5ft x 3ft were used in the construction of the plinth by interlocking arrangement between the stones. The weight of each Granite stone block is approx. 3 tons. Four tower cranes, several mobile cranes and other equipments were deployed for the erection and laying of the Granite Stones Blocks in the Plinth. The Plinth area is approx. 3500 sqmt which will act like a solid rock. Proven and tested quality of Granite Stone was procured from mines of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh," said the statement.