Heavy casagrande machine reaches Ayodhya for Ram Mandir construction

The much-awaited construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will begin after September 17 when the 'PitraPaksh' period ends. PitraPaksh refers to the period when Hindus express gratitude to their ancestors and no auspicious work is done during this period. According to Shri Ram JanmabhoomiTeerthKshetra Trust general secretary, ChampatRai, country's leading construction company Larsen and Toubro is all set to lay the foundation of the grand temple, which would come up in 12,879 square metrearea on Ram Janmabhoomi campus. The company is carrying out construction without charging any fee. Around 1,200 pillars will be laid around 100 feet below the surface to prepare the temple's foundation. These pillars will be of stone and no iron will be used. Again, on these pillars, another layer of foundation will be laid. (IANS)

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