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Indian Express
6 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Construction of Ram Temple, built with stones and no iron, likely to enter IIT-Roorkee, CBRI syllabus
THE CONSTRUCTION process of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya — using stones and no iron — is likely to be included in the syllabus at two institutes in Uttarakhand's Roorkee: The IIT and the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI). The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, in a meeting convened in Ayodhya over the past three days, has decided to hand over five years' of time-lapse video footage to the two institutes to turn into study material and also be featured in a documentary. Chairman of the construction committee of the temple, Nripendra Mishra, told The Indian Express on Wednesday that as soon as he is back in Delhi, he would invite the heads of both the institutes and would discuss the signing of a 'detailed agreement' with them in this regard. He informed that five cameras were installed on the Temple premises to capture the time-lapse video footage of each day of the temple construction – right from the day of laying of foundation stone in August 2020, soil testing, different phases of construction to its completion, likely in December this year. 'The idea was to take all the possible and relevant photographs to show how the temple construction is going on,' Mishra told The Indian Express, adding, 'We have decided to initiate talks with IIT Roorkee and CBRI so that they may, perhaps, make a syllabus on the technology of the temple construction, particularly of stone with no iron. It would become part of their syllabus and course for students to study.' Asked about how the footage would be handed over, Mishra told The Indian Express, 'A detailed agreement would be signed with the institutes as the footage is the intellectual property right of the temple Trust.' The three-day Trust meeting, which concluded on Wednesday also reviewed the ongoing construction work of the temple, granite memorial for those died after having taken part in the Temple movement, development of a 'Panchvati', around 10 acres of green forest area, which can provided protective area for monkeys and birds and would have a water body as well. It was also informed during the meeting that for the ongoing work of installation of 90 murals on the lower plinth of the temple, which would narrate the story of Lord Ram. 'There murals are made up of Bansi Paharpur stone and are 90 in number. They would narrate the story of Ram and would roughly spread to about 800 running ft. These murals are roughly about 6-7 ft of height. 85 of these have arrived,' informed Mishra. Meanwhile, officials informed that the meeting concentrated on construction of the museum in the temple premises as the discussion took place on the probable technologies to be used for around 20 galleries, which would depict the life of Lord Ram and different characters of Ramayana era through different methodology. Sources inform that it has been decided that one of the galleries, which would depict in 3D the life of Hanuman, would be developed by IIT Madras.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Construction of Ram temple captured on time-lapse cameras
Ayodhya : The entire process of Ram temple construction, which began on August 5, 2020, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, has been recorded by five time-lapse cameras installed at the site, officials said on Tuesday. The Ram Temple Trust, which had set up these cameras to capture the entire construction journey until completion, has declared the recordings as "Intellectual Property Rights". Time-lapse cameras are devices that capture images at specific intervals, which are later compiled into a video. Each frame is displayed for a fraction of a second, creating the illusion of motion. These rights will be handed over to the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, under an agreement, so that the material can be used for education, training, and for creating a documentary on the construction of the temple, Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the temple's construction committee, said. "This will document everything from excavation and soil testing to proposals and phased construction," he added. During a review meeting of the construction panel, Mishra said, detailed consideration was given to the design of the temporary temple monument and the granite pillar. "Given the pace of construction work, it is estimated that most of the work will be completed by the end of October," he said. Providing updates on artwork, Mishra said that out of the 90 murals to be installed in the temple's lower plinth, 85 have already been completed and received, while there has been a delay of 15 to 30 days in the 3D sculptures. "This was reviewed in detail during the meeting," he said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ayodhya: Camera recordings of Ram temple construction declared 'IP Rights'
The entire process of Ram temple construction in Ayodhya, which began on August 5, 2020, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, till date is being recorded by five time-lapse cameras installed at the site. It is estimated that most of the work at Ram temple will be completed by October end. (HT file) The Ram Temple Trust, which had set up these cameras to capture the entire construction journey until completion, has declared the recordings as 'Intellectual Property Rights'. These rights will be handed over to the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, under an agreement so that the material can be used for education, training, and for creating a documentary on the construction of the temple, said Nripendra Misra, chairman of the temple's construction committee on Tuesday. 'This will document everything from excavation and soil testing to proposals and phased construction,' he added. Misra further said during the review, detailed consideration was given to the design of the temporary temple monument and the granite pillar. 'Given the pace of construction work, it is estimated that most of the work will be completed by the end of October,' he said. Providing updates on artwork, Misra said out of the 90 murals to be installed in the temple's lower plinth, 85 have already been completed and received, while there has been a delay of 15 to 30 days in the 3D sculptures. 'This was reviewed in detail during the meeting,' he said. Time-lapse cameras are the ones that capture images at specific intervals, which are later compiled into a video with each photo displayed for a fraction of a second, creating the illusion of motion.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
1st aerial survey by scientists identifies cloudburst-induced debris flow as likely trigger of Dharali flood
Dehradun: The Aug 5 flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali was likely triggered by a "cloudburst-induced moraine debris flow along the Kheer Gad stream", as per a five-member multi-institutional team of scientists who spent four days surveying the areas flattened by the deluge. "The debris may have accumulated from a past event, obstructing the stream's course, which then breached catastrophically," said Shantanu Sarkar, director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre (ULMMC), who led the team. The scientists from ULMMC, Geological Survey of India, IIT Roorkee, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, and the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) surveyed Dharali and Harsil between Aug 13 and 16. They interviewed locals, ground search teams, and village elders before returning to Dehradun on Saturday. "A key part of the exercise was attempting to reach the glacier site but thick cloud cover prevented us from reaching the glaciated portion directly", said Sarkar. However, the team was the first to conduct an aerial survey of the affected area after the tragedy. He added, "Our chopper ascended to around 8km above Dharali. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vertical Coffee Roasters Vertical Coffee Roasters Undo We observed the Kheer Gad stream and the debris." Sarkar said that once cloud-free satellite images of the glaciated area are available, the team will finalise its findings in a report which will be submitted to the govt. Debi Prasanna Kanungo, chief scientist at CBRI, added, "Combined rainfall and snowmelt likely triggered the cloudburst-induced glaciofluvial debris flow due to elevated daytime temperatures. Data from Wadia Institute shows around 100mm of rainfall occurred on Aug 4 and 5 in the area. This substantial precipitation, combined with snowmelt runoff, appears to have played a critical role in mobilising the debris. " Based on the aerial survey, the team has ruled out both Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) and Landslide Lake Outburst Flood (LLOF) as causes of the flash flood. "We did not see any fresh active landslide marks for LLOF along the Kheer Gad or depressions that could indicate a glacial lake for GLOF," Kanungo said. The scientists also dismissed the possibility of an ice-rock avalanche. "In the 2021 Rishiganga disaster in Chamoli, debris travelled nearly 25km and carried huge ice and rock pieces. Here, the debris moved just 8km and contained no ice or large rocks. We specifically asked locals and rescue teams about sightings of ice and rock, but they denied it, which rules out the avalanche theory," the team noted. The flash flood not only flattened Dharali and altered the course of the Bhagirathi, but also left behind a trail of destruction that rescue teams are still battling as they repair broken roads, drain temporary lakes, and continue relief operations nearly two weeks after the incident. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Ram Darbar darshan for devotees likely in 10-15 days, says Misra
Devotees eager to visit the recently unveiled Ram Darbar on the first floor of the Ram temple in Ayodhya may soon have their wish granted. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is planning to allow darshan of the Ram Darbar within the next 10 to 15 days. However, due to security concerns, the Trust will issue only a limited number of passes daily. According to Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, the Trust will take a decision on the issue soon. 'Devotees are likely to be allowed to visit Ram Darbar in the next 10 days,' Misra said in Ayodhya. He added that the Trust has held detailed discussions with representatives from the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI, Roorkee) regarding the arrangements for the darshan. Ram Darbar consists of the idols of Lord Ram and Mata Sita seated on a throne with Hanuman and Bharat depicted in a prayerful posture at their feet and Lakshman and Shatrughan standing beside them. The Ram Mandir Construction Committee has tasked CBRI, Roorkee, with conducting monthly reviews of the temple's ongoing construction work. 'The Trust is making comprehensive arrangements for the darshan, ensuring that devotees can have a smooth and fulfilling experience,' Misra added. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Darbar on June 5. However, devotees have not yet been permitted to visit the Ram Darbar yet due to security concerns. 'Construction work of the Ram Mandir is almost complete with Ram Lalla installed on the ground floor and his family on the first floor. The second floor will house rare and significant scriptures related to Lord Ram,' said Trust general secretary Champat Rai on Saturday. Jaipur-based sculptor Satya Narain Pandey and his team have crafted the Ram Darbar made of white makrana marble. 'The sculpting of the Ram Darbar took approximately three months. During this phase, artisans performed daily prayers and rituals,' Pandey said. Govt institutions' key role in construction: The construction of the Ram Mandir was a collaborative effort with support and expertise from various government institutions. IIT and CBRI: These institutions provided invaluable technical expertise and support to the project. Railway ministry: The ministry of railways played a role in the construction. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): An ASI team is currently conducting a survey of the area where Ram Lalla was previously housed in a tent. Defence ministry: An organisation under the ministry of defence is working on the titanium lattice, a crucial component for the temple. The trust is making payments to all the institutions involved. Pushkarni and Panchavati The Ram Temple complex will encompass several notable features, including: Pushkarni: A sacred water tank, centrally located within the Saptarishi (seven sages) area. Panchavati: A natural area that will be preserved in its original state, allowing animals and birds to benefit from the surroundings.
