What Is Massive Flag Pole That Has Reached Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

Ahead of the grand Ram Temple inauguration on January 22, over 5000 kilogram flag pole has arrived from Ahmedabad in Ayodhya.

The massive flag pole is to be installed atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, TOI reported.

It is to be installed atop the main spire of the temple.

All about Ram Temple’s massive flag-pole:

The flag pole is made of brass. It is 44-feet high.

The flag atop the pole will fly at a height of 205 feet considering the 161-foot height of the temple.

The flag pole will be installed on the day of consecration ceremony on January 22.

Which company has crafted flag pole for Ayodhya’s Ram Temple?

Ahmedabad based Ambika Engineering Company has crafted the flag pole in nine months.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel had flagged off the vehicle carrying the pole in Ahmedabad on January 5. 

Landscape of Ram Temple in Ayodhya:

The temple premises has been built over 70-acre complex. 

Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has said the complex is modelled on 'Aatmanribhar' principle.

The trust has said the complex will have sewer plants, water treatment plants, a fire brigade post and a dedicated power line. 

Ram Temple architecture:

Overall the temple is a three storey superstructure, built in the traditional Nagara style. Each floor of the temple will be 20 ft high and have a total of 392 pillars and 44 gates.

The devotees will have to tread 32 steps from the eastern side to reach the main temple. The complex will also have a lift and two ramps at the entrance for the elderly and people with disabilities.

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will have a percota, 14-foot wide and spanning 732 metres, which  otherwise is rarely found in north India.

The four corners of the 'percota' will be dedicated to Sun God, Maa Bhagwati, Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva. On the northern side, there will be a shrine for Maa Annapurna and on the southern side, there will be one for Lord Hanuman.

There will also be a pilgrim facilitation complex with a healthcare centre and a toilet block in the temple complex.

The trust has said about 70% of the 70 acres of the temple complex will be green areas, which has got centuries old trees.