Ram Mandir Ayodhya  Dispute to Divine History

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In the heart of Ayodhya, where history is as old as folklore and beliefs resonate through the air, a saga unfolds. The 2019 Supreme Court judgement, a modern-day epic, decreed that Ayodhya’s 2.77-acre patch of destiny would become home to the grand Ram Mandir.

1528

Mosque constructed by Mir Baqi on a site Hindus believe marks Lord Rama's birthplace

Babri Masjid Built

1853

Hindus and Muslims clash over the right to worship at the site.

First Religious Clashes

1949

Idol of Lord Rama mysteriously appears inside the mosque, intensifying the dispute.

Rama's Idol Appears

1984

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) launches campaign for Ram Temple construction

Ram Mandir Movement

1986

Faizabad district court orders opening of gates, allowing Hindu worship at the site

Gates Unlocked

1992

On December 6, 1992, Hindu nationalists demolish the mosque, sparking nationwide communal violence

Babri Masjid Demolition

2019

On November 9, 2019 , Supreme Court allows Ram Temple construction and provides separate land for a mosque

Supreme Court Verdict

2020

On August 5, 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ram Mandir, marking a new chapter in Ayodhya’s history.

A New Beginning

2024

On January 22, 2024, Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate the consecration of Lord Ram's idol at the temple

Pran Pratishtha

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Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, a symbol of faith and history, embarks on a new beginning