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Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- 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.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Underpass on Dwarka e-way shut for repairs for week
Gurgaon: The underpass on near Sector 102 will remain closed during the next week as National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) undertakes urgent repairs based on recommendations from Central Building Research Institute (CBRI). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One carriageway of the underpass — from Sector 9 towards Sector 102 — was shut for commuters on Thursday evening and will remain closed till May 25. The opposite carriageway — from Sector 102 towards Sector 9 — will then be closed from May 25 to May 29. The phased closure is intended to minimise disruption to traffic. The underpass was opened to traffic in June last year. Residents have been complaining about leakage issues within less than a year of its opening, demanding a permanent fix. The closure aims to resolve prevailing water seepage caused by damage to movement joints, though no structural distress was reported, an NHAI official said on Friday. The official said, "It is completely safe." According to a site assessment conducted earlier this month by the team of CBRI officials, along with NHAI and L&T officials, water ingress is occurring through the movement joints due to possible membrane damage and a high-water table in the area. The team said the issue is limited to leakage and does not compromise the underpass's structural safety. "But because of the high water table in the area, CBRI suggested targeted repair measures to arrest the seepage. Polyurethane grouting, which is quick-setting and reacts with water, has been recommended as the most effective solution. The repair work is being carried out urgently and in line with Indian Road Congress and MoRTH guidelines, with strict adherence to curing protocols and on-site safety," the team said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While other grouting options — such as cementitious, chemical and microfine — were considered, polyurethane was preferred due to the nature of the leakage. The procedure involves drilling near the affected joints, cleaning the area, injecting grout and following strict curing standards. Sector 102–102A underpass already underwent repairs using grouting last month by the expressway's maintenance agency. NHAI subsequently brought in CBRI for a detailed structural review, which led to the current round of repairs. Built at a cost of Rs 24 crore, the 585-metre-long, four-lane structure lies beneath the Dwarka Expressway and was designed to ease congestion and improve connectivity across the rapidly growing residential sectors. It provides direct access to areas including sectors 102, 102A, with sectors 101, 104, 9, 9A, 9B, 10, 10A, 37, and 37C and further to NH8. Construction of the underpass began in 2019 but faced delays due to land acquisition hurdles. Work came to a halt in Jan 2022 and resumed only after the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran resolved land issues in Sept 2023.
