Garbhagriha

By PTI NAGPUR: The foundation of Lord Shri Ram's temple in Ayodhya will be completed by the end of September or the first week of October this year and Ram Lalla will be consecrated in the 'garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple by December 2023 when devotees can take darshan, a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader said here on Monday. Speaking to reporters, VHP national general secretary Milind Parande also said the construction of the temple will take a little time but the 'garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) will be in place by December 2023 with starting of puja ritual and darshan for devotees. "The construction of the temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya is going on ahead of time. The foundation of the temple will be completed by September-end or in the first week of October. Bhagwan Ram Lalla will sit in the 'garbhagriha' by December 2023," he said. Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has been entrusted with the task of the Ram temple construction in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had performed the Bhumi Pujan at the Ram Janmabhoomi in August 2020. Anil Mishra, a trustee of Ram Mandir Trust, had told PTI earlier that the work on the base plinth for the temple will start with pink stones of Mirzapur in December this year. About 50 layers of a 10-inch thick mixture of building material will be laid in about a 50-feet deep foundation measuring 400 feet long and 300 feet wide, he had said. Six layers of building material mixture have been placed on top of the oth...

Vimana in Temple is the structure present over and around the main shrine or garbhagriha, the place where the temple deities are present. It is not just the upper dome like structure over the sanctum but also includes the walls and the base of the Garbagriha. This structure is constructed using several measurements called mana, so got the name Vimana. Vimana is a characteristic feature of the south Indian Hindu temples and some parts of Orissa. A temple complex can have one, two, or more Vimanas depending on the number of deities, and upalayas. Irrespective of the Agama used in the temple construction, these Vimana occupy an important position in the temple architecture. Importance of Vimana As per the Agamas, seeing the Vimana in temple and seeing the face of the deity is considered the same. Only when a temple structure contains a Vimana and several other elements like Dwajasthambam, and Balipeetam, then only it is considered as a Temple. Otherwise, it is regarded as Mandir. One must also see and pray to Vimana before they enter into the main shrine as it symbolically represents the face of the god as per the Vastu and Shilpa shastras. The Shikhara and the Kalasha parts of Vimana hold special importance in several temples. Seeing the Vimana and Shikhara parts gives enormous amounts of Punya and can lead to salvation. Types and Parts of the Vimana in Temple Architecture The design of the temple Vimana is related to the human body or the body of divine. Single storeyed or ...

From the architecture point of view, every style of building construction echoes an evidently distinctive principle; something that represents a specific era and culture. In this context the Hindu temple architecture of India is not just the adobe of God, Goddesses and a place of worship; but they are a treasure of knowledge, culture, art, and architecture. Hindu Temple, Its Main Elements And Built Materials Hindu temples – are identified by several names in different parts of India. Commonly known as Mandir in Hindi, devasthana in Kanada, devalaya, in Telugu, koil or kovil in Tamil, etc. But at the core, a Hindu temple is an emblematic house, seat, and body of the God. A structure that was designed and built to bring humans and the supreme power of God together. The practices and traditions followed in each of the temples in India exist not only in history but also in the present time. These traditions greatly influence the socio-cultural life of the people and give endurance to traditional Indian values. The evolution of India’s Hindu temple architecture is marked by a strict adherence to the original ancient models which were derived from religious consideration- and that remained constant over many centuries. Here are the main elements of Hindu temples: Hindu temple architecture varies across the country, but the basic elements remain the same. This section describes the common elements of Hindu temples: 1. Sikhara – This is the tower or the spire. Shikhara is the pyra...

Garbagriha Sanctum Sanctorum Garbagudi Garbhagriha is the main Sanctum of the chief deity of the temple. Although the term is related mainly with Hindu temples, it is also associated with Jain and Buddhist temples.The room has a single entrance, without any windows. It is usually constructed in a spacious manner, in order to be seen by the worshippers outside. R E L A T E D • • • Entrance to the Hindu Garbhagraha is restricted only to priests and other devotees are allowed to sit only outside the sanctum of the temple. The entrance of the Garbhagraha would be covered with the divine guards of the deities on both the sides, who appear in a fierce manner, with weapons on their hands. In Tamil language Garbhagraha is called as karuvarai which means the interior of the sanctum sanctorum. Whenever if any devotee visits the temples, he / she must compulsorily worship the main deity situated in the Garbhagraha of the temple, in order to get the full grace of the almighty. In some temples, women priests are also allowed to enter inside the sanctum of the temple, and to perform puja to the deities. Currently, in some temples, non-Brahmin priests are also allowed to enter inside the sanctum of the temple and they are permitted to do puja to the deities. In general, before entering the sanctum of the temples, the mind and body of the priests must be kept clean. The chief deity would be having great powers, and hence purity in body and mind must be strictly maintained by the priests w...

'Ram Mandir symbol of India's unity': Adityanath lays foundation stone of Ayodhya temple's Garbhagriha Ayodhya Ram Mandir: According to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is in full swing. The temple is scheduled to be opened to the public by December 2023. Highlights • The 2nd phase of the temple's construction starts today with foundation laying of the Garbhagriha • The temple's Garbhagriha will be completed by December 2023 to allow devotees to offer prayers • Adityanath on the occasion said 500-year old 'tadpan' (uneasiness) of devotees will end soon Ayodhya Ram Mandir Construction: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of Ram Mandir's Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) in Ayodhya, paving the way for the construction of the grand temple's superstructure. The Chief Minister and top seers performed a 'Shila Pujan' as they placed the first carved stone at the temple site amidst chanting of mantras. Speaking to reporters later, Adityanath said that the 500-year old 'tadpan' (uneasiness) of devotees is going to end, adding that the temple will be a symbol of people's belief. "It will be a 'Rashtra mandir' and its work will move forward with full speed," he said. "Ram Mandir will be the national temple of India. People have been waiting for this day since a long time. Ram Mandir will be a symbol of India's unity," he said. Image Source : INDIA TV Adityanath lays foundation stone of Ram ...

Image Source: commons.wikimedia.org The central idea behind the formation of Hindu temples was to give a structure to people’s religious beliefs, and create a link between ordinary men and God. Temples symbolize enlightenment and knowledge, both essential components for achieving liberation from the vicious cycle of death and rebirth, as explained by the Hindu philosophy. There are limited resources to know about the earliest temples constructed in India. However, such construction activities were usually carried out under royal patronage. This is mainly because temple building was, and continues to be, an expensive and labor-intensive task, which could have been undertaken only by someone with authority and influence over others. These temples were, thus, also built to keep the rulers’ remembered for countless generations to come. Having said that, they also fulfilled a variety of purposes for the ordinary people. The temple complex usually included community resources such as schools and reservoirs. Thus, most people contributed to its development, either in terms of donations or labor. Additionally, the spacious halls attached to the temples also provided space for gatherings and celebrations. Music, dance and recitation of folklores were common events in the temple premises. The temples, therefore, went beyond just being architectural marvels. These were centers for social, political and economic activities. The latter half of the 7th century saw a drastic change in th...