Ayodhya Ram Mandir: The work of the new Ram Mandir is in the final stage! So what will happen to the old temple? Answer given by Nripendra Mishra

• The place where Lord Rama lived will be preserved as a ‘Smarak’
• 20 galleries in total; It will present the history of Ramayana period and temple movement
• Dedicated to Lord Hanuman; Scheduled to be completed by September 30

Ram Mandir Construction Update 2026 : The construction of the Ayodhya Ram Temple complex, which is a place of worship for the entire countrymen, has now reached its final stage. Meanwhile, Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the temple construction committee, gave important information. “Efforts are underway to fulfill the responsibilities given to the committee on time. The old temporary temple site where Lord Ram lived before the construction of the temple complex will also be preserved as a memorial. Both these projects are underway and expected to be completed by the end of March,” said Nripendra Mishra.

Nripendra Mishra said, “The biggest challenge before the construction committee is the grand museum to be built in the Ram temple complex. The museum will have around 20 galleries. These galleries will showcase various subjects related to Ramayana period, temple movement and cultural heritage. Its progress is being reviewed daily.

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A modern gallery dedicated to Lord Hanuman is being constructed by IIT Madras and is expected to be completed by September 30. In this gallery, devotees can experience a 3-D presentation for about 12 minutes with limited seating. (Ayodhya Ram Mandir)

Nripendra Mishra said that a limited number of ordinary devotees should be allowed to visit the museum after September. Various construction works in the temple complex have also been discussed in the committee and the trust. Mishra said he recently discussed with Champat Rai and other officials and agreed that devotees should be allowed to experience all the sites in a phased manner. After the proposed visit of the President, it is proposed to allow approximately 1,000 to 1,500 devotees to visit various structures in the complex through a pass system per day. (Ayodhya)

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Regarding the Ram Katha Museum, he said limited capacity and technical equipment would require controlled access to some galleries. A pass or ticket system may be implemented in such cases, although the charges are yet to be finalised. He explained that the museum complex will remain open throughout, but only a limited number of visitors will be allowed into the galleries offering special technical experiences. (National News)

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Regarding the boundary wall of the temple, Nripendra Mishra said there is currently no comprehensive plan to acquire additional land. The construction will be done on the available land of the temple trust. However, considering the condition of utilities like electricity, water and sewage pipelines, a narrow strip of land about 100 meters long and 3 meters wide from the nearest Aurobindo Ashram has been requested. If this is approved, there will be no need to demolish existing utilities and the boundary wall can be built more easily.

Heavy preparations for the President’s program

He also informed about the proposed program of the President. Trust general secretary Champat Rai is finalizing the list of invited devotees and the final outline. The President’s program can last for about four hours. He said that preparations are also underway for the Surya Tilak ceremony to be held on the occasion of Ram Navami.